Thailand household debt in Q1 rose to 90.5%, indicator of worsening economy and slowdown of future growth
As the Thailand economy continues to worsen, and as the country remains locked off from most international tourists, the Bank...
Month: June 2021
Thai MPs don’t need to donate to Covid-19 relief fund, they just need to not be corrupt says House Speaker
Today's comments from Thailand’s House Speaker Chuan Leekpai say a lot about the sad state of corruption in Thailand. A...
Thai stocks fall as Bangkok Covid restrictions and other virus-related regulations set to further damage economy
Thai stocks fall with investors reacting to increased Covid restrictions in Bangkok As Thailand's economy continues its 15-plus month pummeling...
Traveling to Phuket without a negative Covid-19 test and a vaccination? You will be denied boarding
Anyone not vaccinated against Covid-19 will not be allowed to board a plane heading to Phuket If you do not...
43% of recent UK Covid deaths had both vaccinations — worrying for Thailand where Delta strain may become prevalent
As an opinion piece published in the British newspaper The Guardian today states, 43% of recent UK Covid deaths were...
Rules for travel to Phuket in 2021 in detail, including fines and prison terms if you don’t follow them
Beaches on Phuket are likely to remain empty of foreign tourists after fines and prison terms posted for rule violators...
Anutin says Thai health system won’t collapse, also didn’t know hospital shortages had stopped Covid testing
As Covid-19 infections cause hospital bed shortages in Bangkok, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said earlier...
Thailand is high-risk country for Covid-19 according to Thai Department of Disease Control
Chart from Thai Department of Disease Control As the Thai government and Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) are promoting Thailand...
What happens if you test positive for Covid-19 during Phuket Sandbox in Thailand?
With the Phuket Sandbox kicking off on July 1st, most of the rules and regulations that must be followed in...
How to keep a mobile phone topped up in Thailand when you’re out of the country
With Thailand's Covid-19 worries not looking to be improving any time soon, thousands of people who either live in Thailand...
What is Samui Plus plan, who is eligible to travel to Thailand during it and when does it start?
With the outlook for the success of the Phuket Sandbox already appearing dismal even before the program kicks off on...
Suicides in Thailand increase due to Covid-19 restrictions — highest suicide rate in South East Asia
As suicides in Thailand continue to increase due to Covid-19 restrictions, subsequent job losses and economic stress, a 38-year-old woman...
Bars, pubs and nightclubs are closed in Thailand and will remain closed per CCSA regulations
Any tourist planning on traveling to Thailand during the Phuket Sandbox should be aware all bars, pubs and nightclubs are...
Could Phuket lockdown while tourists are on vacation in Phuket Sandbox? Criteria needed for lockdown implementation
Phuket before Covid-19 hit the Thai island One of the things tourists considering taking a vacation in Phuket during the...
ThaiBev employees will not be prioritized for Covid-19 vaccinations after criticism on social media
Millions of Thais were outraged over the weekend as news broke ThaiBev employees would be prioritized for Covid-19 vaccinations. So...
What can you expect on arrival on Ko Samui in July, 2021 and beyond?
With Ko Samui tentatively being one of the second places after Phuket that will open to foreign tourists in July,...
What can you expect when you arrive in Phuket in July, 2021 and beyond in ‘Sandbox’ plan?
While some tourists are still willing to deal with the strict restrictions imposed upon them by the Thai government in...
What are requirements for travel to Phuket, Thailand under ‘Sandbox’ plan?
If you are one of the tourists who would like to travel to Phuket, Thailand under the 'Phuket Sandbox'...
34 new Covid-19 infections in Dole pineapple factory in Thailand brings total to 413
Thirty-four new Covid-19 infections have been reported at a Dole pineapple factory in Prachuap Khiri Khan, bringing today's total number...
Why Phuket sandbox will fail just like every other plan to open Thailand to foreign tourists
Phuket beaches are likely to remain empty as tourists choose more open destinations for their holidays OPINION With only 11...
Thai tourism operators worried vaccination delays will prevent international tourists coming to Thailand
If you ask most tourism operators in Thailand what their main concerns are, most will probably tell you other than...
How many bars and nightclubs will go bankrupt in Thailand due to government-mandated closures?
Restaurants and bars in Thailand have been banned from serving alcohol for many months As Pattaya bar owners beg the...
What are Covid-19 restrictions in Bangkok, Thailand in June, 2021? The city is a ‘dark red zone’
CCSA briefing this morning on Covid-19 restrictions in Bangkok and beyond (screenshot) With new Covid-19 cases in Bangkok today at...