1 million Thai hotel workers laid off in 2020 — that’s not the end as Thai tourism industry in danger of collapse
Empty or almost empty hotels are becoming the norm in Thailand As Thailand's economic news continues to get worse daily,...
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Bangkok to lose 14.5 million tourists by 2020 end as world’s worst affected city — but are those numbers correct?
Bangkok's Erawan Shrine, busy with tourists before the country's government shut down borders and banned international tourists Anyone who reads...
Will the September 26th visa amnesty deadline be extended in Thailand?
With just two weeks before the September 26th visa amnesty deadline expires in Thailand, tens of thousands of foreign visitors...
Thailand’s unemployment rate in 2020 will worsen even more if government stimulus packages not increased
Thailand's unemployment rate in 2020 and 2021 is projected to worsen considerably if government handouts are not increased Thailand's unemployment...
Thailand’s economy to shrink 7-9% in 2020? It is likely to be higher than that
EDITORIAL -- September 9th, 2020 Almost every day over the last few months, the Thai news media has continued...
Airlines operating flights out of Thailand with connections to United States as of September 9th, 2020
If, like many Americans, you are stuck in Thailand and need to leave soon due to the Thai government's visa...
Pacific World closing after 40 years in business as TUI moves away from meetings & events
Meetings and events are a thing of the past in many countries due to the ongoing panic about COVID-19 In...
Online alcohol sales in Thailand banned under new law to come into effect in 90 days
As Thailand descends into an ever more dictatorial country under the leadership of prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, new rules are...
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...
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...
