Thailand not opening to international tourists in October, now it’s November. Maybe?
More than a year and a half of Thai government flip flops on decisions about Covid-19 continued today as authorities have announced Thailand […]
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Koh Phi Phi closing to most visitors until September 24th due to 7 cases of Covid-19
As panic over Covid-19 continues in Thailand, the Thai island of Koh Phi Phi is closing to most visitors. That means anyone that […]
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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, while the operators […]
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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 March, 2021 when […]
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Langkawi Island first tourist destination in Malaysia to reopen? Possibly, but when?
It appears Malaysia may be considering following in the footsteps of Thailand and its Phuket Sandbox. At least if the comment of a […]
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Thai island of Koh Larn not opening to international tourists until at least September
Although some international tourists taking advantage of the Phuket Sandbox to enter Thailand may also have been planning on visiting the Thai island […]
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All Thai AirAsia and Nok Air flights canceled through most of August due to increased lockdowns
Both Thai AirAsia and Nok Air say all flights will be canceled throughout most of August after the latest announcement from the CCSA […]
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Thailand has worst economy since Asian Financial Crisis — double-dip recession on the way
As Thailand’s government continues to destroy the country’s economy with borders shut to most tourists, strict lockdowns destroying tens of thousands of businesses […]
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Thailand tourism will hit all-time low in 2021 due to Covid restrictions banning most tourists from entering
The Thai government shut down Thailand to most international travelers in March, 2020 due to their panic over Covid-19. Other than a couple […]
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Samui Plus reports first 2 Covid-19 cases and only 76 international travelers since program began
The Samui Plus program kicked off in Thailand on July 15th, and covers entry to Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao for […]
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Domestic flights cancelled throughout much of Thailand from Wednesday, July 21st
As Thailand’s economy worsens and most Thai airlines struggle to survive, domestic flights to and from Bangkok and other so-called ‘Covid-risk areas’ will […]
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Thailand removed from European Union’s ‘green list’ of countries whose citizens can travel freely
With Covid-19 cases surging in Thailand, and vaccines in such short supply it will likely be at least early 2022 before most Thais […]
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Hua Hin reopening Oct 1st with ‘Hua Hin Recharge’ scheme but will it bring 89,000 jobs governor expects?
Provincial governor Prompiriya Kitnuson announced today the Thai coastal resort of Hua Hin will be reopening to vaccinated foreign tourists on October 1st. […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Thailand is high-risk country for Covid-19 according to Thai Department of Disease Control
As the Thai government and Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) are promoting Thailand as a welcoming place for a vacation with the upcoming […]
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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 July 1st, Ministry […]
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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 closed in Thailand, […]
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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 of new Covid […]
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How many bars and nightclubs will go bankrupt in Thailand due to government-mandated closures?
As Pattaya bar owners beg the Thai government of Prayut Chan-o-cha for financial help due to more than 200 days of government-mandated closures, […]
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What are Covid-19 restrictions in Bangkok, Thailand in June, 2021? The city is a ‘dark red zone’
With new Covid-19 cases in Bangkok today at 869 out of a 10.59 million population, according to a Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration […]
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