How are Thai universities ranked globally in 2020/2021? Are any in the Top 500 schools?
A Chulangkorn University student in school uniform Outside Thailand, most Thai universities are not known for their high quality. So...
Month: September 2020
Domestic tourists in Thailand will not save Thai tourism industry currently under threat of collapse
Beaches in Thailand will remain largely empty as domestic tourism mainly occurs on specific national holidays and foreign tourists are...
Phuket not opening for foreign tourists anytime soon, “Phuket Model” dead in the water before it ever began
Phuket beaches will remain largely empty as the TAT's 'Phuket Model' collapses As the panic and hysteria about COVID-19 continues...
Why TAT’s latest long-term stay visa for Thailand plan won’t attract the tourist numbers they think
Since authorities in Thailand and in the Thai tourism industry realized the country's economy is doomed without international tourists, scheme...
Food and drink allowed on Thailand’s domestic flights after months-long ban lifted
Thai airlines like Bangkok Airways will now be allowed to serve food and drink on domestic flights under two hours...
Phangnga institutes strict ‘health measures’ after 1 locally transmitted COVID case in Bangkok
As Sweden continues to show the world the way to deal with COVID-19 is life as normal while requesting the...
Thailand not allowing unlimited 30-day visa extensions for foreigners after visa amnesty ends
As Thailand's beaches remain largely empty, it is still looking like the Thai government will mandate most stranded tourists leave...
1st local COVID case in Thailand in 100 days — prison inmate tests positive, other inmates/family tested
With borders still closed to international visitors, tourist areas of the country are no longer crowded with tourists and businesses...
Mandatory Thailand COVID insurance for international visitors to cost up to 43,000 baht ($1,370)
Thailand’s State Insurance Commission says all foreign visitors to Thailand will be required to have COVID insurance once the...
British motorcyclist killed in Nakhon Ratchasima in hit-and-run accident
With millions of motorcycles on Thailand's roads, accidents and deaths are common Police in Nakhon Ratchasima say a 43-year-old British...
Thailand four-day holiday this weekend to replace Songkran break
Back in April, when Thailand's usual Songkran break was cancelled due to the government lockdown because of COVID-19, Thais were...
Investors avoid Thailand as economy falls, political protests continue and borders remain closed
Anti-government protest leaders vow to fight on in Thailand as they flash their three-fingered salute International investors are avoiding Thailand...
New AirAsia counter check-in fee for domestic and international flights up to 240 baht per person
Check-in can be carried out at the airport fee-free via an Air Asia kiosk -- photo via Air Asia As...
Nok Air lost 3.75 billion baht in first half of 2020 due to lockdowns
Photo courtesy of Jakkrit Prasertwit, via GNU Free Documentation License Following on from NokScoot bankruptcy, Nok Air lost 3.75 billion baht...
Malaysia closed to international tourists until January 1st, 2021 — economy projected to worsen
Beaches in Malaysia will remain largely empty, as the country continues to be closed to international tourists until January 1st,...
What are your options after Thailand visa amnesty deadline on September 26th?
If you are a foreigner (aka non-Thai citizen) currently stuck in Thailand and legally in the country under Thailand's visa...
17-year-old Thai video gamer killed in motorcycle accident in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
Photo -- Chanon Chuchart's Facebook page 17-year-old Thai video gamer, Chanon Chuchart, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Nakhon...
Bank of Thailand says Thai tourism industry will meltdown if foreign tourists not allowed to return
Empty beaches are becoming the norm in Thailand as the Thai government continues to ban all international tourists As criticism...