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July 13, 2021November 22, 2021News

What happens to your children in Phuket Sandbox if they test positive for Covid-19 and you do not?

One of the things would-be tourists to Phuket, Thailand during the Phuket Sandbox have been asking is this: What happens to your children […]

July 12, 2021News

Thailand dumps Sinovac second dose, will give AstraZeneca to medical workers and those awaiting vaccines

After yesterday’s news hundreds of Thai medical personnel given the Sinovac vaccine had contracted Covid-19 despite being vaccinated, and one nurse had died, […]

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021News

You won’t be allowed onto Phuket from a red zone unless you are vaccinated and test negative for Covid

If you are thinking of traveling to Phuket in the next few weeks, new restrictions for entry onto Phuket have just been announced […]

July 11, 2021News

Thai medical workers infected by Covid-19 after Sinovac vaccine — one nurse dies

With the Thai government betting most of its Covid-19 vaccine karma on the Sinovac vaccine, news this morning looks to be proving that […]

July 11, 2021News

Buses from Bangkok to Phuket cancelled until end of July — most other buses leaving Bangkok also cancelled

Buses from Bangkok to Phuket have been canceled until the end of July as of today in line with the latest Thai government […]

July 10, 2021News

Thai AirAsia cancels all domestic flights in Thailand due to government restrictions against Covid-19

The budget airline Thai AirAsia has announced all domestic flights in Thailand have been cancelled effective immediately, due to the latest government restrictions […]

July 9, 2021News

Tourist who tested positive for Covid in Phuket Sandbox vaccinated with Sinopharm vaccine

With an increasing number of studies being published showing Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines are not as effective against Covid-19 as mRNA vaccines like […]

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021News

Thailand lockdown in July, 2021? CCSA says would consider proposal from Ministry of Public Health

While Covid-19 lockdowns worldwide have yet been proven to do anything but devastate economies, Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) seems to […]

July 7, 2021News

First Covid positive tourist in Phuket Sandbox — other tourists with him placed in quarantine

One thing social media users have been predicting when it comes to the Phuket Sandbox is tourists testing positive upon arrival in Phuket. […]

July 7, 2021News

Samui Plus registration opens this week — travel to Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Tao from July 15th

With the Phuket Sandbox having opened on July 1st to minimal success, Samui Plus registration is set to open this week as well. […]

July 6, 2021News

Swiss Embassy in Bangkok has 180 AstraZeneca Covid vaccinations for at-risk Swiss nationals

While the United States still refuses to offer Covid-19 vaccinations for its citizens living overseas, the Swiss government has stepped up to the […]

July 6, 2021News

Domestic travel in Thailand isn’t a good idea says CCSA as Covid-19 continues to spread

If you are currently in Thailand and considering traveling within the country, you may want to think again. Especially after the Centre for […]

July 5, 2021News

Thai prime minister Prayut in isolation after Covid-19 exposure while in Phuket for Sandbox promotion

Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha joins a list of world leaders who have gone into isolation after being near someone who tested positive […]

July 4, 2021News

Thailand Certificate of Entry (COE) not delayed if applicant submits correct paperwork says Ministry of Foreign Affairs

According to Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs this weekend, Certificates of Entry (COE) for admittance into Thailand are not being delayed, if the […]

July 3, 2021News

More Pattaya markets and factories closed due to Covid-19 mandates damaging economy even further

Pattaya markets and factories closed as 37 out of 1,450 people positive for Covid (Graphic: Elf-Moondance — Pixabay) While circumstances are currently terrible […]

July 3, 2021News

Availability of AstraZeneca vaccine in Thailand 50% lower than expected as vaccines go for overseas orders

News the AstraZeneca vaccine in Thailand is likely to experience severe shortages over the next few months is probably not surprising to most. […]

July 2, 2021News

Record Covid deaths in Thailand and record case numbers as Thais travel to home provinces

With the government kicking off their Phuket Sandbox yesterday, news of record Covid deaths in Thailand and record case numbers today could not […]

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021News

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 of Thailand (BoT) […]

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021News

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 country that is […]

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021News

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 due to government […]