Thailand has first human-to-human coronavirus transmission with 19 total cases
Tanarak Pipat, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control says a total of 19 cases of the Wuhan virus have now been confirmed in Thailand. That…
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Boxtel Suvarnabhumi Airport has rooms for 4 hours-plus sleep between flights
If you are arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, and have a long layover, you may be dreading sitting around the airport waiting for your flight. Airports…
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THAI Smile cancels all flights to China till February 29th, 2020 due to Wuhan virus
While the Thai government of Prayut Chan-o-cha is considering canceling all Visas on Arrival for tourists from China, the Thai low-cost airline THAI Smile has announced it is…
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China’s Wuhan virus travel ban to damage Thailand hotel industry
The Thailand hotel industry is expected to be hit hard by China’s Wuhan virus travel ban in the coming weeks and months of 2020. Chinese tourists contribute 5%…
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Thailand cannot airlift Thais from China as no permission from Beijing
Thailand cannot airlift Thais from Wuhan virus struck China due to not having received permission from the Chinese government to do so, the Thai government says. This puts…
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14 cases of Wuhan virus in Thailand now confirmed as 6 new cases announced
The Thai government of Prayut Chan-o-cha has finally announced they will begin screening all arrivals from China after 6 new cases of the Wuhan virus have been confirmed…
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No overstay fines in Thailand for tourists delayed due to Wuhan virus says Immigration Bureau
Monday, January 27th, 2020 Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced today overstay fines would not be leveled against any tourist forced to remain in Thailand past their visa permission due…
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Thailand economy to be affected by Wuhan virus? Chinese tourists spend $18 billion in Thailand
As the Wuhan virus continues to spread in China and other countries around the region, speculation is mounting as to how badly the virus will affect Thailand’s economy…
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Andy Lau cancels 12 Hong Kong concerts due to Wuhan virus
Hong Kongese actor and singer Andy Lau has just announced all 12 of his upcoming Hong Kong concerts are now canceled due to concern about the Wuhan virus….
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7 cases of Wuhan virus confirmed in Thailand — Thai airports not scanning all Chinese arrivals
As the Wuhan virus continues to spread rapidly in China, Thailand is now reporting 7 cases of the virus have been confirmed. The two additional cases of the…
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5th case of Wuhan virus confirmed in Thailand — largest number of infections outside mainland China
The fifth case of the Wuhan virus in Thailand has been confirmed today, as a 33-year-old Chinese woman visiting the kingdom has been diagnosed as infected with the…
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Can you enter Thailand for 30 days, leave and then enter again without a visa?
` Many visitors to Thailand are confused regarding entering Thailand, staying 30 days, leaving and then entering again a day or a few days later. Is this possible…
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Lopburi gold heist robber identified as school director, “not a scapegoat” says Thai police chief
Police have identified a Sing Buri school director as the robber that shot and killed three people during a gold heist in Lopburi on January 9th. The robber…
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Why might growth in Thailand tourist arrival numbers be lower in 2020?
It will be no surprise to some that tourist arrivals numbers are down in Thailand in 2020. At least when it comes to growth in numbers compared to…
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Foals at Bangkok Fest March 1st — British rock band’s 2nd concert in Thai capital
British rock band Foals is already coming back to Bangkok, with their second concert in the Thai capital in less than a year at Bangkok Fest on March…
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Bangkok Tim Hortons opens at Samyan Mitrtown January 18th — Canada’s famous coffee and doughnuts
The famous Canadian coffee shop, Tim Hortons, is coming to Bangkok with its first location opening at Samyan Mitrtown on January 18th. News that will have made some…
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Why do expats leave Thailand? How long do most usually stay?
When I first moved to Thailand, I knew two other expats. A few years later, I knew many. Only a few years after that, many of those expats…
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Can you enter Sathorn Ghost Tower in 2020? Should you?
Many tourists to Thailand want to visit Bangkok’s Sathorn Ghost Tower. An abandoned skyscraper that, according to urban legend, is haunted. The 49-storey luxury condominum building was abandoned…
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Is Thailand a good country to move to in 2020?
One of the questions I see over and over again when reading social media is if Thailand is a good country to move to in 2020? After all,…
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What medication to take in Thailand for a cold or the flu?
Anyone can visit or even live in Thailand and catch a cold or the flu. Just like any other country, cold and flu viruses are prevalent during certain…
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Thailand SIM card that works in other countries in Asia, Europe, North America?
If you will be visiting Thailand and buying a Thai SIM card while you are here, you may also want to know if that same SIM card will…
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What time do SIM card shops close at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
Will you be arriving at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on a late evening flight? Do you need to buy a SIM card for your mobile phone when you get…
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Why is Bangkok air pollution so bad in 2020 and getting worse?
What causes Bangkok air pollution? For anyone that has not been keeping up with the news about Bangkok’s hazardous smog this week, all you need to know is…
