One hotelier on the island expects that only 20% of hotels are open and with incoming tourists limited to certified hotels, accommodation rates are reported… Read More ›
The continued rise of Captain Thamanat even after explosive allegations about him emerged in September 2019 in an Australian newspaper tells us a lot about… Read More ›
One of the two dead men was identified as 29-year-old Amran Mahire with four arrest warrants and who was believed to be linked to the… Read More ›
Bank appears to be getting ready to tackle skyrocketing household debt levels which continue to significantly outpace GDP gains. Such a move could in itself… Read More ›
Killing of a businessman, his daughter and nephew from Songkhla at the end of April was an outrage that shocked and angered the public in… Read More ›
Move towards health insurance for foreigners does not yet cover business, work or marriage visa holders and comes as Thai authorities are looking at health… Read More ›
Young people across Myanmar take up arms as the wave of protests against the February 1st coup morphs into an effort to create an alternative… Read More ›
Defendant in the case, 56-year-old Suthep Phochanasomboon, lost his ฿874k bail bond when he failed to turn up at the Chonburi Provincial Court on May… Read More ›
Reopening of Phuket to turn the island into a holiday Alcatraz with heightened and stringent security measures being imposed by officials. It comes as Minister… Read More ›
14 amendments will be debated by the Thai parliament from June 22nd to 24th including a call by all parties involved in Wednesday’s meeting with… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Survey does show that there is interest in visiting Phuket and that some are already booked to come after July 1st. However, there is frustration… Read More ›
PM offered an apology on Tuesday after he came out fighting on Monday evening following a day of crisis when the vaccine supply debacle over… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Rural Doctor Society is blaming the Prime Minister as the Head of the CCSA for this week’s debacle while most anger and frustration has been… Read More ›
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn visited Phuket on Saturday and assured potential holidaymakers that there will be no change to the promise… Read More ›
Economy, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A massive 79.47% of the Thai public want to see their local authorities handle the distribution of vaccines as significant majorities have no confidence in… Read More ›
The Kingdom and the government must strive hard to keep up the vaccination drive to have any chance of overcoming the virus crisis but the… Read More ›
Thailand is currently listed as ‘amber’ and not ‘red’. However, the current third wave outbreak in the country, regulations and confusion, such as that over… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Experience in Bahrain where 50% of the population was vaccinated primarily with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine but which suffered a surge in infections at the… Read More ›
Tourism authority is predicting that this year’s foreign tourist arrivals will spend ฿80,000 to ฿100,000 per head during their stay in Thailand leaving the kingdom… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesperson Dr Apisamai Srisangson confirms all vaccine doses are being logged and all adverse reactions are being investigated. She… Read More ›
Army in the South on guard against the South African variant as border security is tightened up against virus 
Jab site for expats as country’s second vaccination phase begins driven by locally produced AstraZeneca doses 
Supreme Court Chief sets up panel to investigate bribery claims linked to ฿11 billion tax appeal by Toyota 
IMF urges government to loosen nation’s purse strings as finances tighten with the tax take down 
Budget bill passed but not before Bhumjaithai Party MPs call for a walkout from the government 
Phuket has herd immunity, now it will also have international flight connectivity from July 1st 
Remains of Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand who died on Ko Lipe on Sunday sent to Bangkok 
Failure to pass the ฿500 billion borrowing decree could lead to the dissolution of parliament 
Thai Princess steps into the vaccination drive as there is positive news from officials in Phuket 
Nigerian and his wife led romance scam gang that generated ฿200 million in 50 accounts since 2020 
On the 2014 coup anniversary, amid crisis, it is still likely Prayut will be reelected PM in 2023 as things stand 
Foreigners can register at local hospitals and medical facilities for a vaccine from June 7th 
Economic picture continues to darken as cabinet approves new ฿700 billion loan to plug the gap of higher deficits 
Expats to get vaccine app as Buriram threatens jail for anyone not complying with jab rollout mission 
Two Americans arrested over kidnapping linked with failed gloves deal and loss of ฿93 million 
39-year-old man in court charged with raping two women, remanded in custody until May 24th next 
Battle of Bangkok against the Covid-19 virus with record deaths and still rising hospitalisations 
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