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Police DUI Checkpoints To Come Back April 1 After Transparency Overhaul

31 Mar, 2021

Police will set up checkpoints for DUI – driving under the influence – that involves alcohol tests via breathalyser in some provinces including Bangkok starting April 1

Royal Thai Immigration Bureau Allows “tourists” On Covid-19 Extension To Extend Again, Until May 29th

31 Mar, 2021

The Royal Thai Immigration Bureau announced through an urgent memo released to the public yesterday that they were extending the so-called “Covid-19 extension” for those “stuck” in the country due to the virus.

Reopening Of Phuket Still Not Officially Approved Although It Is The Ideal Test For A Broader Move

31 Mar, 2021

The rate of vaccination in Thailand and the success of plans to reopen Phuket to quarantine free tourism are becoming critical factors in the government’s economic plan to reopen the kingdom to foreign tourism by October 1st 2021

Airline Traffic Down In February

31 Mar, 2021

Preliminary traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) on Monday showed international air traffic demand remaining at depressed levels as a result of continued border restrictions.

Royal Cliff Welcomes Back Tennis Fans

31 Mar, 2021

Royal Cliff Hotel Group announced this week the return of the Fitz Club Tennis Tournament following its cancellation at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic last year.

PM Mulls Quarantine 'bypass'

31 Mar, 2021

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has agreed to consider a proposal by the Phuket business community to allow foreign visitors to the island province who have already been vaccinated against Covid-19 bypass regular quarantine.

'We Won't Push Back Refugees'

31 Mar, 2021

PM vows help if strife in Myanmar worsens

Thousands Of People Are Fleeing Into Thailand Following Air Strikes In Myanmar

31 Mar, 2021

Thai authorities along the country’s border with Myanmar are bracing Monday for a possible influx of more ethnic Karen villagers fleeing new airstrikes by the Myanmar military.

Many Local Pattaya Business Owners Against Pattaya Becoming A “sandbox” For Foreign Tourists, Think It Will Hurt Domestic Tourism

30 Mar, 2021

The president of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association revealed to the local press that many Pattaya business owners are against any plan for Pattaya to become a trial, or sandbox, for foreign tourists to visit until the pandemic situation improves overall.

Thailand’s First Female Education Minister Targets Bullying In Schools

30 Mar, 2021

Thailand’s first female education minister is targetting bullying in schools

Will Elephants Be Treated Ethically Once Tourists Return To Thailand

30 Mar, 2021

Thailand is a popular vacation destination, and one of the key aspects that makes this country so appealing to many visitors from all over the world is its nature and wildlife.

Some Advice For Holidaymakers Heading To Thailand

30 Mar, 2021

Thailand has decided to reduce its mandatory quarantine period for foreign arrivals from 14 days to 10 days from Wednesday onwards.

Chef Tables Explore ‘Tastes Of Prachuap’

30 Mar, 2021

Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan Office, and Oceanside Beach Club and Restaurant, launched the ‘Taste of Prachuap’, a series of Chef’s Table-style dining events scheduled to take place at selected restaurants in Hua Hin until December 2021.

Employment Demand Pops Last Month

30 Mar, 2021

Thailand's labour force is recovering from a plunge last year that saw 3 million people lose their jobs because of the pandemic

Operators Call For Sandbox Scheme To Include Bangkok

30 Mar, 2021

Operators call for sandbox scheme to include Bangkok

Samui Plans For 1,000 Foreign Tourists In July

29 Mar, 2021

Phuket to get 100,000 doses of vaccine on Thursday

Crackdown On Drink Driving In Bangkok Starting April 1

29 Mar, 2021

With bars and nightclubs now back open, Bangkok police plan to crackdown on drink driving. DUI checkpoints will be set up around the city starting on April 1, according to Thai media.

Phuket Prepares To Reopen 1 July

29 Mar, 2021

Phuket took the first step towards reopening the island to international tourists on 1 July, when an economic panel chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha approved the proposal presented by Phuket’s private sector earlier in the week.

Phuket Aims To Vaccinate 100,000 People In April In Preparation For July 1 Reopening

29 Mar, 2021

The governor of Phuket held an urgent meeting on Sunday with agencies and community leaders to discuss the allocation of the Covid-19 vaccine, urging all Phuket residents to prepare

Elephants Show The Way

29 Mar, 2021

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation posted a picture of a herd of elephants waiting to cross a road in Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Sunday.

Thailand Adds Just 39 Covid Cases Monday

29 Mar, 2021

The government reported 39 new Covid-19 cases, 28 locally transmitted and 11 imported, raising the accumulated total since the start of the pandemic to 28,773.

Govt To Launch Safety Standards For Tourists

28 Mar, 2021

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and Faculty of Engineering at Kasetsart University have collaborated to create safety standards for land tourism and zipline adventure activities.

Crude Oil Imports To Thailand At Lowest Level Since 2015

28 Mar, 2021

Crude oil imports to Thailand were down in 2020 to the lowest level since 2015

Chiang Mai Authorities Buying Dead Leaves To Prevent Forest Fires

28 Mar, 2021

Chiang Mai authorities are buying dried leaves from villagers in a measure to tackle forest fires and pollution caused by locals burning dead vegetation in the province.