Thai VietJet flying between Phuket and Chiang Mai starting September 15th
Along with their upcoming flights to Taipei, Taiwan, budget airline Thai VietJet is also launching direct flights between Phuket and...
Month: September 2021
Thailand tourist numbers in 2021 downgraded to 300,000 — TAT still overly optimistic
Beaches around Thailand continue to be deserted as international tourists go to countries with fewer restrictions OPINION While most people...
Thai consumer confidence at worst level in 23 years could predict weakening economy
As numerous Thai officials continue to throw out economic growth numbers that make no sense in a country where millions...
Cyberattack on 2 Thailand hospitals by Indian Hackers? Thai CCIB believes so
Image from Gerd Altmann via Pixabay After the Bangkok Airways cyber attack reported last week, it seems there has been another...
AstraZeneca vaccine causes death in Thailand
Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has confirmed the AstraZeneca vaccine caused the death of one person after just a single...
Phuket Covid-19 deaths rise by 1 bringing total to 31 since April
The number of Covid-19 deaths on Phuket rose again today, as one more death related to the virus was reported...
52% of hotels in Thailand could close temporarily while 9% may close permanently
With Thailand's tourism industry still barely functioning, 52% of hotels in Thailand could close temporarily in the next few weeks,...
Thailand Covid-19 cases rise to 14,176 on September 8th, 355 more than previous day
While Thai authorities insist Covid-19 cases in the south east Asian country are falling, the latest number of reported Covid-19...
Tourism Minister wants Thailand open by January, 2022 — but will anyone come?
At the current time, Thailand has been closed to most international tourists for 18 months -- since the end of...
Phuket passes 5,000 Covid-19 cases as Bangkok reports record deaths
With a total of 242 new Covid-19 cases on Phuket reported today by the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO),...
Average monthly income on Phuket in 2021 is 1,961 baht — that’s a shocking $60
If you think you have had it bad during the worldwide panic over Covid-19**, spare a thought for those on...
Vaccinated domestic tourists can enter Phuket from September 8… with restrictions of course
According to a new announcement from Phuket Governor Narong Woonsiew today, vaccinated domestic tourists and other travelers can enter Phuket...
235 new Covid-19 cases on Phuket brings total to 4,772 since April 3rd
The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) reported 235 new Covid-19 cases on Phuket yesterday (Thursday, September 2nd). That brought...
Phuket residents can leave and return with correct documentation from September 2nd
Phuket residents have been complaining for weeks that is was difficult, and sometimes impossible, to be able to leave and...
Bangkok named #1 workation city in the world but will it remain at #1?
With tens of thousands of foreigners choosing Thailand as one of the best places from which to work remotely every...
Thai hom mali rice exports falling due to high shipping costs and lockdown problems
Last year, Thailand's rice exports were reported to be at their lowest level in more than a decade due to...
Langkawi Island first tourist destination in Malaysia to reopen? Possibly, but when?
Photo by Sasha India via Unsplash It appears Malaysia may be considering following in the footsteps of Thailand and its...
Thailand’s private sector tells government no more lockdowns as they are an economic nightmare
As some lockdown measures were removed in the so-called dark red zones of Thailand today, three private sector organizations have...
Domestic entry into Phuket in September requires vaccination for essential travel while others still banned
Only a couple of months ago, Thai authorities said if Covid-19 cases on Phuket rose to more than 90 a...