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Sports · 5 Mar 2022
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Australian cricketer Shane Warne, one of the finest spin bowlers of all time whose talent and personality transcended the sport, died aged 52 on Friday. Warne, who ended his spell-binding international career in…
COVID-19 · 28 Feb 2022
Travellers can arrive in Thailand by air, land, and water with the required prepaid accommodation reduced to 1 night and the COVID-19 tests revised to 1 RT-PCR and 1 self-ATK. The health insurance coverage has…
COVID-19 · 24 Feb 2022
Travellers can arrive in Thailand by air, land, and water with the required prepaid accommodation reduced to 1 night and the COVID-19 tests revised to 1 RT-PCR and 1 self-ATK. The following new rules will…
Travel & tourism · 22 Feb 2022
Final nod to come from the health ministry. Scheduled international passenger flights have been banned in India from March 23, 2020. Special flights are operating between India and approximately 40 countries since July 2020 under…
Travel & tourism · 18 Feb 2022
By LEKHA SHANKAR The Test and Go system of entry had been launched in Thailand on November 1 last year vis-à-vis 61 handpicked countries including India. Thailand reopened for tourism again on February 1, and…
COVID-19 · 12 Feb 2022
The new-normal, COVID-free event at Lumphini Park will showcase five ‘tourism villages’ representing the regions of Thailand plus four additional zones. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ’40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022’…
COVID-19 · 12 Feb 2022
A cross-vaccination approach using the Sinovac and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines is now being developed as an option for recipients aged 12-17. The move comes in response to findings that this approach heightens immunity as effectively…
Travel & tourism · 12 Feb 2022
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced campaigns to help revitalize Thailand’s tourism sector and economy. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has announced the opening of the "Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters" campaign,…
COVID-19 · 5 Feb 2022
Thailand Pass up to 60 days in advance with confirmed payments for accommodation on Day 1 and Day 5, two RT-PCR tests, and a prearranged airport transfer on Day 1. Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation…
Business & money · 4 Feb 2022
Buying jewelry online doesn't have to be expensive. You can save a lot of money if you know where to buy. Why pay top dollar? Whether you're buying for a business or for yourself for…
Business & money · 2 Feb 2022
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY? This is the opportunity for you to work with the rising tech company. Position: Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer Location: ● Bangkok is the preferred option ● Barcelona and Kyiv…
COVID-19 · 30 Jan 2022
The Chinese New Year period starts today (30 Jan) amid ongoing COVID-19 transmissions and outbreaks. This year, Thais of Chinese descent will be able to observe Lunar New Year rites and visit shrines as usual,…
COVID-19 · 27 Jan 2022
Requirements - Eligible countries/ territories- Vaccination- Insurance with minimum coverage of 50,000 USD for medical expenses- Fully paid SHA Extra+ / AQ hotel reservation confirmation for day 1 and day 5 1. Register on Thailand…
COVID-19 · 27 Jan 2022
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will provide AstraZeneca vaccinations for people of all nationalities aged 18 years or older starting this Monday. Dr. Suksan Kittisupakorn, Director of the BMA’s Medical Service Department, stated that the department…
Travel & tourism · 24 Jan 2022
Thailand is preparing to attract international health tourists by introducing the “Thailand Wellness Sandbox” program, with Cha-am and Hua Hin serving as pilot destinations. According to government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s…
Business & money · 23 Jan 2022
Thai processed fruit is taking a big step in the export market. To improve the potential of export products, the Thai government is lending farmers support as well as helping to increase sales opportunities in…
Business & money · 23 Jan 2022
Gems and jewelry make up a category of products considered among Thailand’s five most valuable exports. To further the export potential of Thai gem and jewelry products, an international conference will be held in early…
COVID-19 · 23 Jan 2022
Thailand’s COVID-19 task force has approved the reinstatement of the quarantine-free Test & Go entry program for vaccinated travelers, with new arrivals and entry clearance applications to be accepted from 1 February. The Center for…
COVID-19 · 19 Jan 2022
Serbia's premier and Novak Djokovic's family have denounced as "scandalous" Australia's deportation of the tennis star for not being vaccinated against COVID-19. The Serbian president said Djokovic would always be welcome in his homeland. A…
Bangkok & Thailand · 16 Jan 2022
In response to the price appreciation of several consumer staples, such as pork, chicken and eggs, a plan is now underway to establish 3,050 locations at department stores, petrol stations, and community spaces for selling…
COVID-19 · 14 Jan 2022
” A user-friendly checklist of points covering before, during, and after travelling to Thailand. “ The TAT Newsroom has compiled the relevant entry requirements during the current COVID-19 travel restrictions for international travellers planning a…
COVID-19 · 10 Jan 2022
The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) says consumer confidence is less optimistic due to the new Omicron coronavirus variant and has urged all sides to cooperate in addressing the crisis. According to TRA Vice President Chatchai…
Bangkok & Thailand · 10 Jan 2022
Internationalliving.com has ranked Thailand the best destination in Asia and the 11th best in the world in its 2022 global retirement index. According to the website, the rankings and indices are based on various factors…
COVID-19 · 9 Jan 2022
Authorities have instructed all provincial governors to prepare for a new surge in COVID-19 infections. According to Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered governors to stand…
