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Coronavirus (Covid-19) August 2, 2020

Buriram United striker and Finnish engineer tested positive for coronavirus

Thai government reports two new confirmed coronavirus cases — a Serbian professional footballer from his home country and a Finnish engineer who flew into the country from Denmark. Both were not showing symptoms but tested positive and have been placed under self-paid...

Coronavirus (Covid-19) July 29, 2020

Thailand ranked “best in the world” for handling COVID-19 crisis

After celebrating the birthday of their monarch, Thailand has now even more reasons for national pride: A global survey published yesterday ranked Thailand as the best country in the world for handling of the COVID-19 crisis. RankCountryRecovery RatingRecovery...

Coronavirus (Covid-19)Travel July 25, 2020

Guidelines for travelling into Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic for August 2020

As the Thai government continues to gradually reopen its borders, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration has released the latest guidelines on entering Thailand for travellers and non-Thai residents: Before departure Travellers will need to contact the...

Coronavirus (Covid-19)Travel July 24, 2020

No Money, No Honey! Thailand’s Tourism Minister Wants to Open the Borders by September — but Only for the Rich

Thailand is proposing a new strategy to resurrect their struggling tourism industry with an approach that draws inspiration from the nation's popular redlight districts — by opening the Kingdom's borders through travel bubble agreements, but only for the most well off...

Coronavirus (Covid-19) July 23, 2020

Phase 6 Re-Opens Thailand for Thousands of Foreigners

Phase 6 is allowing more and more foreigners to apply for re-entry to the Kingdom. This includes migrant workers from neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, Elite Visa holders, foreign film crews, trade exhibitors and special guests invited by the...

Coronavirus (Covid-19)Visas July 22, 2020

Thailand’s Visa Amnesty Program Extended until September 26th

The Thai cabinet has authorized an extension to the existing visa amnesty program, allowing foreigners on certain types of visas to remain in Thailand without any penalties until September 26th. The program also exempts long-term visa holders from their usual...

EducationPrisonsThailand July 21, 2020

Foreign inmates should teach English in prisons, Justice Minister proposes

Justice Minister of Thailand, Somsak Thepsuthin, has suggested a new initiative to increase the educational level of their sizable prison population: Utilizing foreign inmates as English teachers for their fellow Thai prisoners. The proposal comes amid a media field...

Coronavirus (Covid-19)South KoreaTravel July 21, 2020

South Korea seeks to open a travel bubble with Thailand

South Korea has proposed a travel bubble arrangement with a number of South-East Asian nations who have efficiently contained the COVID-19 outbreak, including Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The travel bubble is believed to provide an economical boost for the...

CannabisThailand July 21, 2020

Thailand’s leading healthcare provider begins medical cannabis venture with local universities

Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), Thailand’s main healthcare supplier, is partnering up with local universities to research, develop and produce cannabis and hemp products for medical purposes, according to an article in Bangkok Post. This marks another robust opening...

Coronavirus (Covid-19) July 20, 2020

“Keep the foreigners out” — 94.5% support foreign arrival ban

Latest opinion poll conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University confirmed well over 90% of respondents fear the second wave of Covid-19 and support a full ban on foreign arrivals in Thailand. The poll measured the concerns of 1,459 Thai adults of varied educational...

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