How to get permanent residency in Thailand and the benefits of having it
With the coronavirus in Thailand now causing stress for many non-Thais who are being forced to stand in long lines at the Thai […]
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Anutin makes another offensive statement, this time about medical personnel contracting coronavirus
Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has made another offensive statement about the coronavirus in Thailand. His latest offensive statement was in response […]
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Teaching in Thailand after graduation — can you get a teaching job as a new graduate?
One of the questions I have been asked hundreds of times when it comes to teaching in Thailand is this one — is […]
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Israel bans Thais from entering the country due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
As countries all over Asia and the world continue to implement bans of visitors from certain countries infected by the coronavirus (COVID-19), Israel […]
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What Asian countries have confirmed Wuhan virus infections? — current updated numbers
**Continually updated as numbers of infections change Current infection numbers per Asian country as of February 20th, 2020, 10:20 pm Bangkok time With […]
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What clothing to pack for a backpacking trip to Thailand — you only need these things
One of the mistakes I see backpacker friends make when taking a trip to Thailand is how much clothing some of them bring! […]
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Thailand’s 34th Wuhan virus case is medical worker who contracted virus from patient
Thai health officials announced Thailand’s 34th case of infection from the Wuhan virus this morning. That infection is the first reported case of […]
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Brit Mark Rumble tests negative for coronavirus after Thailand deportation on drug charges
British man Mark Rumble was deported from Thailand in late January to face Class A drug supply charges in the United Kingdom. A […]
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South Korea advises nationals not to travel to Thailand due to Wuhan virus outbreak
As countries all over Asia clamp down on allowing Chinese visitors into their country due to possibly being carriers of the Wuhan virus, […]
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Where to buy face masks in Bangkok, Thailand for coronavirus protection or air pollution
If you are in Bangkok, Thailand or will be arriving there soon, and are worried about either the coronavirus or the city’s appalling […]
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Thailand Wuhan virus infections increase to 33, country bans Dutch cruise ship from docking
A new case of Wuhan virus infection has been reported in Thailand today, with a Chinese national testing positive for the coronavirus in […]
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Bangkok considered most at risk city for spread of Wuhan infection outside China
Bangkok named world’s most at risk city for Wuhan virus infections As Thai doctors and other health officials admit they may only be […]
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China’s coronavirus death toll of 723 more than total SARS deaths in China and Hong Kong
With the latest death toll coming out of China at 723 this morning (Feb 8th), the number of deaths from the Wuhan virus […]
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Hong Kong implementing 14-day quarantine for all arrivals from China starting Saturday
Chief Executive Carrie Lam and other representatives of the Hong Kong government have announced a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arrivals from mainland […]
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GOT7 postpones both Bangkok concerts due to Wuhan virus — will reschedule when it is safer
South Korean supergroup GOT7 has announced the band’s two scheduled concerts in Bangkok have been postponed due to the current outbreak of the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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