Bangkok’s Transport System to Accept Credit, Debit Cards
According to Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob, public transport services in Bangkok consisting of trains, electric boats, and buses will accept payments made via Europay Mastercard and Visa (EMV) cards. By March 2022, MRT Purple Line, MRT Blue Line, and SRT Redline urban train will accept payments made by credit…
Repatriation Flights for December 2021
Booking is open. More flights will be announced soon… Registration not required. #VandeBharatMission Under #VandeBharatMission, Air India is running flights every Saturday and will soon be running flights on every Tuesday in December. The Embassy of India is also processing papers for 12 flights each to Delhi and Mumbai and…
Thai Authorities Provide Measures to Help Cabbies and Taxi Cooperatives amid COVID-19 Crisis
Thailand’s Department of Cooperative Promotion (DCP) is working with several agencies to offer free parking spots, as well as low-interest loans, to help cabbies and taxi cooperatives survive the COVID-19 crisis. DCP deputy director-general Wisit Srisuwan said many cabbies were out of work due to the lack of customers. Some…
Labour Ministry accepts taxi drivers’ plea for pandemic aid
The Ministry of Labour has responded to a plea from taxi drivers to provide them with financial aid due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on their occupation. Right now drivers are encouraged to sign up for Social Security coverage, while the authorities are finding appropriate ways to help drivers…
Thailand’s State-run Transport Company Suspends All Bus Services until 2 August
Thailand’s state-run Transport Company has suspended all bus services on the northern, northeastern, eastern and southern routes, except parcel deliveries, until 2 August. Company president Sanyalak Panwattanalikit said the move is in compliance with the government announcement of 17 July, requiring people to suspend or delay interprovincial travel to help…
Government Plans New Measure for Vaccinated Travellers
Thailand plans to waive mandatory quarantine for vaccinated visitors to Bangkok and top tourist destinations from October, to revive a key industry battered by COVID-19 travel curbs. Deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul said the new measure means easier access to favorite locations in 10 provinces, like Pattaya, Phang Nga, Koh…