New plan proposed for hotel quarantine |
THAILAND: A proposal to allow foreign visitors to leave their hotel rooms after the first three days of their mandatory 14-day quarantine period will be submitted to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
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Phuket Opinion: Hearing the message loud and clear |
PHUKET: The order issued on Friday for the Maldives nightclub in Phuket Town to remain closed for five years set a new benchmark for Phuket entertainment venue operators to be wary of, and revealed how heavy the punishment can be at the whim of officials targetting your venue.
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Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning |
PHUKET: Traffic passing through the Darasamut Underpass will be affected on Tuesday (Mar 9) while the Phuket Highways Office carries out cleaning to remove sand and trash from inside the tunnel.
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Four rallies go ahead despite new ban |
BANGKOK: Hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators gathered outside the Criminal Court on Saturday evening (Mar 6) to call for the release of detained colleagues and the abolition of the lese majeste law, defying a fresh order banning public gatherings in the capital.
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Governor orders Phuket Town nightclub closed for five years |
PHUKET: Two nightclubs in Phuket Town central to noise complaints filed by the Provincial Police Chief from another province have been closed by order of the Phuket Governor. One of the venues has been ordered closed for five years.
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Teen brothers caught for spate of motorbike thefts |
PHUKET: Two teenage brothers have been arrested for stealing up to six motorbikes in recent months.
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Phuket reopening up for discussion |
BANGKOK: The plan to open Phuket to international travellers on Oct 1 must win public consensus to avoid the snags of the previous Phuket model, says Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn.
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Major water supply outage as Bang Wad supply lines upgraded |
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that mains water supply will be shut off to large areas in Kathu, Wichit and even Rassada on Monday (Mar 8) as works on installing news pipes continues.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Should private firms be allowed to import vaccines into Thailand? || March 5 |
PHUKET XTRA - March 5 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Push for vaccine passport |:| Should private firms be allowed to bring in vaccines? |:| Bitcoin accepted in Bangkok cinema |:| ’Commando police’ makes arrest |:| 79 new COVID-19 cases in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
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Phuket officials prepare for ‘Clean Province’ contest |
PHUKET: Phuket officials are reviewing the criteria to be judged for an annual national contest conducted by the Ministry of Interior that recognises the country’s cleanest province.
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Funeral shooting adds to Thailand’s trend of politically-motivated violence |
Last week, a mayoral candidate was shot and killed and 6 others were wounded, including 3 people who were running in local elections and a local kamnan, a government official of a tambon, or sub district. Police say they believe the shooting was politically motivated. Violence related to local politics has been a trend in Thailand over the past few decades. The gunman, who police suspect is Wanchart Niamraksa, a member of the local provincial administration organisation, opened fire at a temple in Ratchaburi, a province west of Bangkok near the Myanmar border. Witnesses say the gunman fired shots from […] The post Funeral shooting adds to Thailand’s trend of politically-motivated violence appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
Americans tend to misuse the Buddha image, but a Florida nightclub takes it too far – OPINION |
Americans tend to misuse the Buddha image, but a nightclub in Tampa, Florida has taken it too far by placing a giant Buddha statue at its rooftop bar, allowing drunk people to sit and pose for photos, and even jump off on the statue. Businesses play an important role in society, and when they misuse a religious figure or image that is highly respected in other countries, it can lead to widespread ignorance and misconception. If you’ve been in Bangkok, you’ve likely seen some of the billboards by the Knowing Buddha Organisation put up to educate foreign tourists that Buddha […] The post Americans tend to misuse the Buddha image, but a Florida nightclub takes it too far – OPINION appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
Bring on the heat… here’s our list of the spiciest Thai food |
Thai food is raved about as one the best cuisines in the world… and the spiciest. The small red and green Thai chillies are typically what gives the dishes that extra kick, while dried chilli flakes and chilli paste, known as nam prik pao, are often served on the side to make the dishes even spicier. While some foreigners come to Thailand with a palate prepared for spicy food, others can’t handle the heat and Thais will typically lessen the spice level for visitors, calling it “phet farang,” a more mild spice level for foreigners. Some restaurants and street food […] The post Bring on the heat… here’s our list of the spiciest Thai food appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
Why Thai locals make homes for the spirits |
Spirits are everywhere in Thailand. That’s what many locals believe. Spirits are said to inhabit the miniature, temple-like structures, known as spirit houses, which are placed outside nearly every Thai home, plantation, hotel and even between Bangkok’s high-rise buildings. Flowers, bright red soda and other offerings for the spirits are routinely placed on the dollhouse-sized structures as a form of respect to the spirit world as well as to bring luck and to ward off evil. The shrines are also known as “phi” houses, “phi” meaning spirit, as well as “san phra phum” in Thai, meaning “house of the guardian […] The post Why Thai locals make homes for the spirits appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
The Area Hotel Quarantine – tweaking Thailand’s arrival options |
We spoke about the new proposal for an Area Hotel Quarantine last Friday and in Thailand News Today. The mandatory 14 day quarantine (magically extended a couple of days at many facilities at the foreigner’s cost) remains the key sticking point for the return of tourists or travellers, in any significant or useful numbers. A number of visas and quarantine programs has done little to increase the numbers of foreign arrivals to Thailand. The proposal, leaked out as a ‘discussion’ pending cabinet talks and a final decision, has not received much support from the overseas community that are trying to […] The post The Area Hotel Quarantine – tweaking Thailand’s arrival options appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
OPINION – Vaccinating against Covid-19, why wouldn’t you? |
by Andrew J. Wood The World Health Organisation not only advises that vaccines save millions of lives each year, but they also reduce transmissions. They and their partners are working together on tracking the pandemic, advising on critical interventions and distributing vital medical supplies to those in need, thereby reducing the number of infected people to transmit the virus. Vaccines work by training and preparing the body’s natural defences — the immune system — to recognise and fight off the viruses they target. After vaccination, if the body is later exposed, the body is immediately ready to destroy them, preventing […] The post OPINION – Vaccinating against Covid-19, why wouldn’t you? appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
In case you missed it… Here’s a weekly roundup of top news in Thailand |
Social distancing for Songkran, Thailand’s New Year water festival Thailand’s massive water festival Songkran, celebrating the Thai New Year, got the “okay” as long as the festivities are in line with Covid-19 prevention measures. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha says people need to abide by social distancing rules during the Songkran holiday from April 13 to 15… So make sure your water gun shoots at a long range. Allowing Songkran to take place this year is intended to help stimulate Thailand’s battered economy. The culture minister insisted that disease prevention must be strictly maintained, adding that social distancing and capacity limits are “chief” among […] The post In case you missed it… Here’s a weekly roundup of top news in Thailand appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
Updates on international travel to Thailand |
Thailand to introduce “area quarantine” for international visitors from April From next month, foreign visitors to the Kingdom will be able to experience the delights of “area quarantine”, after the government confirmed the scheme for 5 provinces: Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Surat Thani, which includes the popular tourist islands Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan. Some of the tourist destinations are considered areas of “economic significance” and are included in the first phase of the Covid-19 vaccine campaign. Read the full story HERE. Thailand considering vaccine passport policy in bid to revive international tourism A so-called vaccine […] The post Updates on international travel to Thailand appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
Freedom House downgrades Thailand to “not free” |
US based Freedom House, a democracy advocacy group, has downgraded Thailand from being “partly free” to “not free” in its latest global rankings. The Freedom in the World 2021 report released this week assigned Thailand a total score of 30 out of 100, dropping from 32 out of 100 in the previous survey conducted in 2019. Before, Thailand was deemed “not free” in the years of 2017 and 2018, but then was upgraded after elections were held after 5 years of military rule. But, the NGO has deemed the election process to be flawed. The reasoning for the current downgrade […] The post Freedom House downgrades Thailand to “not free” appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
Motorists told to avoid certain areas in Bangkok as protests planned for today |
Bangkok motorists are being told to avoid areas where protests are planned to take place today. Kasetsart intersection, Lat Phrao intersection, Rachaprasong shopping district’s Central World shopping mall and 11th Infantry Regiment barracks in Bangkhen are the sites where demonstrators are set to infiltrate. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner says he is most concerned about the Lat Phrao intersection, due to the Redem or Restart Democracy group planning to hold a leaderless protest, which has been prone to violence in the past as demonstrated last Sunday. The group is an offset of the Free Youth movement, which is one of the […] The post Motorists told to avoid certain areas in Bangkok as protests planned for today appeared first on The Thaiger News. |
Chadchart favoured for Bangkok governor: poll |
Former transport minister Chadchart Sittipun is leading other contenders to be the new Bangkok governor in a National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) poll released on Sunday.
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18 detained protesters deny charges |
All 18 detained protesters have denied charges pressed against them in connection with fresh rallies against the government on Saturday.
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Thailand logs 65 new Covid cases Sunday |
Thailand added 65 new coronavirus cases, 60 local and five imported, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began to 26,370. No new deaths were reported, leaving the toll at 85.
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New plan for hotel quarantine |
A proposal to allow foreign visitors to leave their hotel rooms after the first three days of their mandatory 14-day quarantine period will be submitted to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
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Covid in Malaysia drives thousands of Thais home |
About 19,000 Thai workers in Malaysia have returned home due to the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Malaysian ringgit, while 30,000 others have stayed on, according to Mongkol Sinsomboon, the Thai Consul-General to Kota Bharu.
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Patpong 'on its last legs' |
The vivid lights of Patpong Road are slowly ebbing away as many bars and clubs cannot keep their heads above water. Many bars are taking their last gasps of air amid an economic slump caused by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic last year.
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Four rallies go ahead despite new ban |
Hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators gathered outside the Criminal Court on Saturday evening to call for the release of detained colleagues and the abolition of the lese majeste law, defying a fresh order banning public gatherings in the capital.
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Grave of slain protester disturbed in Myanmar |
YANGON: Guarded by police and soldiers, authorities in Myanmar disturbed the grave of a 19-year-old woman who became an icon of the anti-coup protest movement after she was shot dead while wearing a T-shirt that read “Everything will be OK”, a witness and local media said.
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Thailand downgraded to 'not free' in global survey |
Thailand has been downgraded again to “not free” from “partly free” in the latest global rankings by Freedom House, a US-based democracy advocacy group.
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64 new Covid-19 cases |
Sixty-four Covid-19 cases — 54 local infections and 10 imported — were reported on Saturday, raising the total to 26,305 with no new deaths.
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Chadchart favoured for Bangkok governor: poll |
Former transport minister Chadchart Sittipun is leading other contenders to be the new Bangkok governor in a National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) poll released on Sunday.
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China exports spike to highest in decades after Covid-19 hit |
BEIJING: China's export growth jumped to the highest in over two decades, official data showed Sunday, with imports also surging in a sharp bounceback from the coronavirus outbreak that had brought activity to a near halt.
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18 detained protesters deny charges |
All 18 detained protesters have denied charges pressed against them in connection with fresh rallies against the government on Saturday.
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Myanmar protesters rally after overnight raids on opposition figures |
YANGON: Myanmar anti-coup demonstrators have vowed big turnouts Sunday as the junta regime intensifies its crackdown, following overnight raids in parts of Rangoon which targeted officials from Aung San Suu Kyi's political party.
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Thailand logs 65 new Covid cases Sunday |
Thailand added 65 new coronavirus cases, 60 local and five imported, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began to 26,370. No new deaths were reported, leaving the toll at 85.
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Chinese wary of domestic vaccine drive |
BEIJING: Shirley Shi has received three offers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 -- through her hometown, her Beijing residential area and her office area -- but the human resources manager is in no rush.
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Amid transatlantic feud, zero hour for Harry, Meghan interview |
NEW YORK: After a week of digs at Britain's royal family, just how far will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go in their hotly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey?
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Pope Francis visits Iraqi Christians who suffered under IS |
BAGHDAD: Pope Francis, on his historic Iraq tour, visits on Sunday Christian communities that endured the brutality of the Islamic State group until the jihadists' "caliphate" was defeated three years ago.
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Twitter founder's auction of a tweet draws $2 million bid |
SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter boss Jack Dorsey is selling his first tweet at auction, with bidding Saturday reaching US$2 million in a sign of the appetite for virtual objects authenticated through blockchain technology.
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New plan for hotel quarantine |
A proposal to allow foreign visitors to leave their hotel rooms after the first three days of their mandatory 14-day quarantine period will be submitted to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
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