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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
Buriram United striker and Finnish engineer tested positive for coronavirus
Thailand ranked “best in the world” for handling COVID-19 crisis
Guidelines for travelling into Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic for August 2020
No Money, No Honey! Thailand’s Tourism Minister Wants to Open the Borders by September — but Only for the Rich
Phase 6 Re-Opens Thailand for Thousands of Foreigners
Thailand’s Visa Amnesty Program Extended until September 26th
Foreign inmates should teach English in prisons, Justice Minister proposes
South Korea seeks to open a travel bubble with Thailand
Thailand’s leading healthcare provider begins medical cannabis venture with local universities
“Keep the foreigners out” — 94.5% support foreign arrival ban
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