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British Airways Ditches Thailand Flights

20 Dec, 2021

British Airways has cancelled all of its direct flights to Bangkok until October 2022, according to a report on The Points Guy blog last week.

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Khao San Shows Flickers Of Life

20 Dec, 2021

Backpacker haven making a comeback as country reopens

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Test & Go Entry May Be Suspended On Omicron Concerns

20 Dec, 2021

The Public Health Ministry will recommend the suspension of the "Test and Go" convenient entry programme for fully vaccinated air travellers because of the escalating Omicron variant situation worldwide.

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Jan 1 Reopening Of Maya Bay Confirmed

19 Dec, 2021

Maya Bay in Krabi, closed since June 2018, will be reopened with restrictions on Jan 1, 2022.

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Thai Land Borders Still Closed To Most Tourists And Visa Runners

19 Dec, 2021

There is no go ahead for most foreigners who wish to see the sights or obtain a new permission to enter Thailand. The imminent openings will initially prioritize border crossings for goods, returning workers and local market stall holders.

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Nong Khai Border Checkpoint To Open Under Strict Safety Measures

19 Dec, 2021

Authorities will implement special disease prevention protocols for travelers entering Thailand through the Nong Khai border checkpoint starting December 24.

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Head To Kanchanaburi’s Srinakarin Dam For Starry Nights And Chilly Mornings

18 Dec, 2021

If you have nothing planned for this weekend, then head to the Srinakarin Dam in Kanchanaburi to enjoy clear skies, cool weather and misty mornings.

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Airlines Hope To Renew Demand With Crypto Bet

18 Dec, 2021

Local airlines are keeping up with the digital currency trend in the hopes of spurring more demand next year.

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Ayutthaya Shines Bright At Night

17 Dec, 2021

Ayutthaya’ historic ruins won ‘World Night View Heritage’ certification at the World Night View Summit in Nagasaki, Japan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand reported this week.

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Thailand Set To Beat Vaccination Target With More Booster Shots

16 Dec, 2021

Thailand is on course to surpass the goal of administering 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines this year, boosting its defence against the Omicron variant as the government weighs further easing of curbs on tourists.

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Phuket’s Hotel Association Names New President

16 Dec, 2021

The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation with 72 member properties, has appointed a new senior leadership team.

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Injured Fah Sai, On Road To Full Recovery, Is Now A Bundle Of Energy

16 Dec, 2021

Wild baby elephant Fah Sai is going from strength to strength under the care of loving veterinarians

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Traditional Folk Dance Drama Nora Set For Unesco Listing Today

16 Dec, 2021

Nora – a form of traditional, folk performing art popular in southern Thailand – is expected to win Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage for Humanity honour on Thursday

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Baby Elephant Recovering, But Not Clear Yet, Pattaya Vets Say

15 Dec, 2021

A 3-month-old baby elephant shot and caught in a Chanthaburi trap is recovering, but Pattaya veterinarians remain concerned about her kidney.

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THAI Returns To Travel Agency Roots

15 Dec, 2021

Thai International is rebuilding business relations with tour operators and travel agents

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SQ Takes Off On VTL Lane To Bangkok

15 Dec, 2021

Singapore Airlines will operate 25 weekly flights from Bangkok to Singapore after introducing the first vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flight on Tuesday.

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Thailand’s Maya Bay To Reopen On New Year’s Day With Restrictions

15 Dec, 2021

Picturesque Maya Bay in Thailand’s southern province of Krabi will reopen to visitors on New Year’s Day, 2022

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Pattaya-Chonburi Added To ‘Blue Provinces’; New Year Drinking Until 1a.m.

14 Dec, 2021

The red zones of maximum COVID-19 control in 23 provinces were completely lifted and there were 39 orange provinces, 30 yellow provinces and 8 blue provinces for tourism promotion, up from 7 with Chonburi as one new blue province, starting from Dec 16.

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Decision On Reopening Of Thailand’s Maya Bay On January 1 Still Not Final

14 Dec, 2021

Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is awaiting a final decision, by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, on whether to postpone the reopening of Maya Bay, in the southern coastal province of Krabi, from January 1st.

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Airlines Association Of Thailand Seeks Visa Waiver For Global Travellers

14 Dec, 2021

The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) is urging the government to consider implementing a visa waiver for international travellers to attract more demand as global competition is getting intense.

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TAT Calls For More Tourism Stimulus

14 Dec, 2021

International visitor numbers are falling

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No More Maximum Covid Control Zones

13 Dec, 2021

All maximum Covid-19 control zones will be lifted and the number of tourism pilot zones increased from Thursday this week.

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Krabi’s Beautiful Maya Bay Will Reopen On New Year’s Day, But With Restrictions

13 Dec, 2021

A little over 4,000 tourists will be allowed to enter Maya Bay in Krabi’s Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park each day from January 1 onwards.

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The Omicron Factor

13 Dec, 2021

The new Covid variant has caused Thailand's recovery to falter

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Challenges Stymie Tour Operators' Recovery

11 Dec, 2021

Half of the outbound tour operators remaining in the market are facing tremendous challenges during the recovery period as they have insufficient staff and funds to cater to growing demand next year.

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More Flights Seen At Thai Airports In December

10 Dec, 2021

Reservation for international flights to main airports in Thailand has jumped more than 20% this month as the country is entering the high season for tourism.

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Injured Baby Elephant, Suffering From Ten Bullet Wounds And Being Stuck In A Trap, Is Now Being Treated In Pattaya

09 Dec, 2021

An injured baby elephant, who reportedly suffered from ten bullet wounds and being stuck in a trap in Chanthaburi is now being treated in Pattaya.

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Thailand Pass Affects Post-arrival Immigration Procedures

09 Dec, 2021

Recently-arrived tourists and expats often have business at Chonburi Immigration in Jomtien.

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Over 80% The People In Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Chonburi, Songkhla Fully Vaccinated

08 Dec, 2021

Precisely 95,879,742 doses of vaccination have been administered – 49,398,383 first doses, 42,655,042 second doses and 3,826,317 third doses – the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported on Wednesday.

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THAI Starts Phuket-Sydney Route To Boost Phuket Sandbox Programme

08 Dec, 2021

Thai Airways International has introduced flights on the Phuket-Sydney route beginning today on 7 December.

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