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Amazing Weekend with the i8 Vantage GT4 Aston Martin Racing Asia Has Joined the Thai Super Series Aston Martin Racing Asia, one of the profound names in auto-racing, was officially on the grid for the first time this weekend in the Thai Super Series, with Adam Khalid at the wheel of the Aston Martin i8 Vantage GT4, placing third in the GTC Production Class. "We are proud to have participated in the events at Chang International Circuit, which was part of the Thai Super Series 10th year," explained a visibly pleased Weiron Tan, Team Principal of Aston Martin Racing Asia. "On behalf of Aston Martin Racing Asia, we were truly delighted to have the i8 Vantage GT4 here this weekend and in the remaining rounds of the 2022 Thai Super Series." The thrilling and action-packed race took place from October 27th to 30th at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, north-east of Bangkok, with the i8 Vantage GT4 serving as the Official Car of Aston Martin Racing Asia, which was further supported by the manufacturer. This assistance included R&D, cutting-edge technology, engineering support, and mechanical assistance, all of which were exclusively accessible to Aston Martin Racing Asia. Given the heritage of Aston Martin racing, their goal is to dominate the Thai Super Series final rounds, and that is exactly what the team is planning to execute. Driver Adam Khalid shared his enthusiasm through his statement that goes, "A huge thank you to Aston Martin Racing Asia for giving me this opportunity. After the past 3 days, I am very much looking forward to the rest of the Super Series. The Vantage GT4 is no stranger to me, as I have been testing with it quite extensively in the UK. I have also enjoyed working with the Aston Martin Racing Asia Team in the past, so there were plenty of familiar faces over the last few days. It was great to be back. The team and car showed real strength this weekend and in their previous debut in the Thai Super Series Singapore GP support races, where they won both events. We are motivated and focused on creating a winning streak together! " With more than 20 podium finishes and victories in his racing career, Adam has already made a spectacular climb in Asian auto racing. In a short period of time, he went from winning "Rookie of the Year" awards to winning the Speed Festival three times and the Malaysian Endurance Championship twice. Commercially, there are two objectives for this agreement. The first is to further cement the position of Aston Martin and the Aston Martin Racing Asia Team at the apex of motorsport in the region as the dominant team and the "go to" automobile. Second, the enormous popularity of motorsport in Asia offers sponsors an excellent platform by fusing the sport's elite profile with its inherent adrenalin rush, panache, and exhilaration. The company behind Aston Martin Racing Asia is Motorsports Services Aston Martin Racing Asia (MSAA), the official representative and distributor for Aston Martin Racing in Asia, Aston Martin Racing offers a soul-stirring range of Vantage GT variants, including the Vantage GT3, the GT8R and the GT4. It operates in countries from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea in the north, through to all Southeast Asia. Aston Martin Racing Asia also provides on-site parts support to teams and individuals competing in the region, along with engineering and technical support. "This is a great opportunity for the Aston Martin brand to gain further recognition in the region," said team principal Weiron Tan. "After the weekend we just had, we will redouble our efforts. There is great potential for the future." To further celebrate i8 Vantage GT4 momentous debut in the Thai Super Series, complete ownership of an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 and a complimentary enrolment in the Racing Training Experience Program will be given away to one lucky winner, along with other prizes worth up to USD $1,000,000. Discover more about the Thai Super Series and Aston Martin Racing Asia

Paying your water bill in Hua Hin is about to get much easier By Online Reporter The municipality has announced plans to launch a new system that will mean people in Hua Hin will be able to pay their water bills at convenience stores or via online banking. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276758-paying-your-water-bill-in-hua-hin-is-about-to-get-much-easier/

By Online Reporter The municipality has announced plans to launch a new system that will mean people in Hua Hin will be able to pay their water bills at convenience stores or via online banking. Currently, people who receive their bill from the Hua Hin Municipal Waterworks Division either pay the person who delivers the bill or they have to go to the waterworks office in person to pay their bill. The current system causes problems for both the Waterworks Division and for people who need to pay their bills. The Waterworks Division says that collecting money from people can take longer than it should do, while residents complain that having to pay bills in person is a huge inconvenience. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/paying-your-water-bill-in-hua-hin-is-about-to-get-much-easier/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Ukrainian servicemen fire a self-propelled howitzer toward Russian positions, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, on a frontline in Mykolaiv region, Ukraine November 2, 2022. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo A Russian-installed official in southern Ukraine said Moscow will likely pull its troops from the west bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson and urged civilians to leave, possibly signalling a retreat that would be a setback to Russia’s war. There was silence from senior officials in Moscow. The Kyiv government and Western military analysts remained cautious, suggesting Russia could be setting a trap for advancing Ukrainian troops. “Most likely our units, our soldiers, will leave for the left (eastern) bank,” Kirill Stremousov, the Russian-installed deputy civilian administrator of the Kherson region, said in an interview on Thursday with Solovyov Live, a pro-Kremlin online media outlet. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/russia-signals-retreat-in-southern-ukraine-but-kyiv-fears-trap/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Tim Newton Today - Nov 4: Chinese space junk dropping on Thailand? Ongoing purge on foreign-owned business Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276754-tim-newton-today-nov-4-chinese-space-junk-dropping-on-thailand-ongoing-purge-on-foreign-owned-business/

Look to the sky tomorrow as Chinese space 'junk' is scheduled to come back to earth, potentially over parts of Thailand. Police continue to crackdown on foreign-owned businesses, particularly in the entertainment industry. More doubt over the reported tourist arrivals. A school in the Thai north east averts another potential incident. Tim Newton Today is a daily, independent look at Thai and south East Asian regional news. Thanks to our sponsors, 5 Star Marine... https://5starmarinephuket.com

Big Joke investigating Immigration after attack on Chinese man - former chief demands "Overstay" action against foreign criminals Picture: Siam Rath The former chief of Thai immigration, who is now deputy commander of the whole Thai police after a fall from grace, is going after foreigners on overstay and criminal foreign gangs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276751-big-joke-investigating-immigration-after-attack-on-chinese-man-former-chief-demands-overstay-action-against-foreign-criminals/

Picture: Siam Rath The former chief of Thai immigration, who is now deputy commander of the whole Thai police after a fall from grace, is going after foreigners on overstay and criminal foreign gangs. He has also said that he has possibly bent immigration officers in his sights after unchecked student visas were issued. Now it is back to the pre-pandemic days when former lieutenant general now General Surachate Hakpan called for: "Good Guys In Bad Guys Out" of Thailand. Siam Rath reported comments made by Surachate at RTP HQ yesterday in Bangkok. He was referring to a brazen torture/sadism attack for ransom of a Chinese man called Ren Haibo, 41. Ren had his eyes wound up in black tape and was trussed up in rope to the arms, legs and neck. He then had his right pinkie cut off and a video was sent to his Thai girlfriend demanding 150 million baht ransom. He said that most Chinese criminals arrive on tourist visas then change them in Thailand to student visas. In this case both the victim and his tormenters knew each other. The gang were on overstay of more than a year and had changed their status to "students" at Udon Thani immigration in the north east citing an educational foundation. Surachate said they were all mixed up in illegality whether it be call center crime, drugs or entertainment places in Bangkok. They had probably had a business dispute with the victim. They were using Thailand as a base for criminal activity. The victim had changed his status to student at the immigration office in Phrae in the north. There was clear evidence that both Udon Thani and Phrae immigration had been defective in failing to check the criminals' claims they were students. They were not studying of course. If it can be shown that immigration officers in those places acted incorrectly he promised decisive action against them. In the light of the case Surachate ordered a nationwide crackdown on overstayers and criminal foreigners using Thailand as a base. He said that he has provided lists to the Chinese Charge d'Affaires to crosscheck against people wanted on warrants in China. He said that he had instructed all borders and all immigration offices nationwide to go after foreigners committing crime to get them out. ASEAN NOW notes that Surachate spectacularly and mysteriously fell from grace several years ago when he was sacked as immigration chief by Thai PM Prayut Chan-ocha. But after a while in the wilderness and shuffling paper at the PM's office - plus a shooting incident in Bangkok where his car was attacked - he was remarkably rehabilitated to a special advisory role. His rehabilitation was completed after he became a general and deputy commander of the Royal Thai Police. Now today he is going after immigration and returning to familiar territory of "Good Guys In, Bad Guys Out", his pre-pandemic mantra. Many speculated years ago that the poster boy cop who is always in the media, had stepped on the toes of RTP bigwigs bigger than himself. While his critics see another cop on the take, his supporters see him as an honest man in a cesspool of corruption at the RTP and even a possible future politician or PM. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Transport Minister inspects Suvarnabhumi Airport by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport will serve as the main port of arrival for economic leaders, executives, and members of the media attending the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week this month. The Minister of Transport paid a visit to the airport to inspect the readiness of relevant facilities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276743-transport-minister-inspects-suvarnabhumi-airport/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport will serve as the main port of arrival for economic leaders, executives, and members of the media attending the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week this month. The Minister of Transport paid a visit to the airport to inspect the readiness of relevant facilities. Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob today visited Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to inspect the airport’s preparedness to accommodate special passengers participating in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) 2022, which will be taking place in Bangkok on 14-19 November. The airport, which is the largest international airport and the main port of arrival for air travelers in Thailand, is expected to handle the highest number of AELW participants traveling by air. Mr. Saksayam said he had ordered the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand, and Airports of Thailand which owns and operates 6 airports, as well as related agencies to fully prepare their facilities and staff members for the occasion. These entities will be coordinating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Customs Department, and the Excise Department to facilitate travel formalities for APEC leaders. Nineteen extra passport control counters have been added to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to accommodate passengers. Facilities at Bangkok’s secondary airport, Don Muang International Airport, have also been prepared for the AELW, including 101 aprons of which 17 are for overnight parking. The Transport Minister has urged related agencies to ensure maximum security protection for the country leaders on their arrivals and departures. Both airports will remain open for commercial flights during the AELW period. All the extra procedures to accommodate economic leaders will not affect general passengers using the airports during that time. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221104090114018 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday November 4 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276739-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-november-4-2022/

Listen to the news: 15 people, Thai and Chinese nationals have been arrested for their association with a string of illegal businesses. The arrests came after a raid on a nightclub posing as a carwash in Chinatown. A further series of raids netted several cars, luxury items, fake ID cards, passports and cash, totalling some 42 million baht. Investigations continue to see if any officials, politicians or senior police officers are involved. Thailand's interior minister yesterday defended the government's proposal to allow foreign nationals to purchase land saying it would attract investment and stimulate the economy. The proposal has come under criticism from many who say it’s selling off the country. The minister added the draft regulation was open to public debate and could be amended to introduce additional limitations, A Singaporean motorcyclist was killed and a female friend injured when he lost control of his motorcycle on a curve on hilly road and rammed into a six-wheel truck in Kathu in Phuket. The truck driver told police he saw the motorcycle rider approaching in the opposite lane and rammed into his vehicle. Dozens of protesting grab riders have dispersed after blocking Phetchaburi Road yesterday The riders were waiting to hear from their management about a change in their operating systems but were warned by police that were breaking the law. The body of a Chinese rocket launched on Monday is due to fall towards earth tomorrow lunchtime and there is a remote chance fragments could land in Northern Thailand. The rocket was used to deliver the final module of china’s space station REGION Chinese scientists have developed a new technology that could triple the lifespan of a traditional ‘lithium-ion’ battery and reduce its risk of catching fire. Researchers say The technology, which replaces the battery’s chemical solution with a new substance of gel-like consistency, could be scaled up immediately in China’s booming electric vehicles industry. Fine and sunny Except rain Surat Thani and the far south Chiang Mai: Sunny, 31C Bangkok: Sunny 34C Pattaya and SE: Sunny, 32C. Phuket: cloudy, with rain 29C. Hua Hin: Sunny 30C Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English, Hua Hin Today, Royal Coast Review, Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn, Thainewsroom.com, The Pattaya News, Phuket News, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy. Windy.com. Wunderground.com. Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

World Sports News - Friday 4 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276737-world-sports-news-friday-4-november-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Highlights from last night's Europa League included Arsenal securing their place in the last 16 with a 1-0 narrow victory over Zurich at Emirates Stadium. PSV Eindhoven won 2-1 at Bode. Fenerbahce also won 2-0 at Dynamo Kiev. There were good wins for Real Betis and Roma. Manchester United ended Real Sociedad's flawless Europa League record, winning 1-0 in Spain but had to settle for second place in Group E. Nantes won 2-0 at Olympiakos. In the Europa Conference West Ham finished the group stage with a perfect record by beating FCSB 3-0 in Romania. All the scores from last night's action can be found at bbc/football Cricket - Pakistan boosted their slim hopes of progressing in the Men's T20 World Cup with a brilliant win against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Pakistan launched a recovery from 48-4 to post 185-9 and then took regular wickets to deny South Africa in a chase shortened by rain to win by 33 runs. Tennis - World number one Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarter-finals at the Paris Masters with a straight-set win over Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. US Open champion Alcaraz, 19, recorded a comfortable 6-1 6-3 victory over 28th ranked Dimitrov but Rafael Nadal is out after a second-round defeat by American Tommy Paul in just the Spaniard's second match since the US Open and first since becoming a father.World number 31 Paul came from a set down to beat Nadal 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-1. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-04 Chili Radio: https://chiliradiothailand.com Listen Live: https://chiliradio.asia - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Region 8 Police crank up enforcement on entertainment venues in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Region 8 Police has ensured that officers are serious about enforcing the law on entertainment venues in Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276730-region-8-police-crank-up-enforcement-on-entertainment-venues-in-phuket/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Region 8 Police has ensured that officers are serious about enforcing the law on entertainment venues in Phuket. Officials inspected entertainment venues in Phuket City last night (November 2nd). The Region 8 Police Deputy Commander Major General Saksira Pueakam told the Phuket Express, “We have continued to crack down on crimes especially at entertainment venues. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/03/region-8-police-crank-up-enforcement-on-entertainment-venues-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Singaporean motorbike rider dies after crashing into truck in Kamala By Goongnang Suksawat Kamala – A Singaporean motorbike rider has died after crashing into a truck in Kamala. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276729-singaporean-motorbike-rider-dies-after-crashing-into-truck-in-kamala/

By Goongnang Suksawat Kamala – A Singaporean motorbike rider has died after crashing into a truck in Kamala. Kamala rescue workers were notified of the accident at 11:30 A.M. today (November 3rd) at a sharp curve in Kamala. They arrived at the scene to find the damaged motorbike stuck in front of the truck. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/03/singaporean-motorbike-rider-dies-after-crashing-into-truck-in-kamala/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Foreign land ownership proposal can be canceled if Thai people don’t agree says the Minister of the Interior By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Spacebar The Minister of the Interior says a proposal for foreigner land sales is ready to be cancelled if the Thai people don’t agree. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276728-foreign-land-ownership-proposal-can-be-canceled-if-thai-people-don’t-agree-says-the-minister-of-the-interior/

PHOTO: Spacebar By Goongnang Suksawat The Minister of the Interior says a proposal for foreigner land sales is ready to be cancelled if the Thai people don’t agree. November 3rd a meeting on foreign land owning was held at the Parliament. Mr. Suthin Klangsang from the Puea Thai party asked the government about the foreign land ownership law. Interior Minister General Anupong Paochinda responded that this issue is still in the Council of State process. Anupng said that the government might change some rules such as increasing investment to 100 million baht or the period to invest to be allowed to purchase land from three years to ten years. If people still do not agree, the law can be cancelled entirely. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/03/foreign-land-ownership-proposal-can-be-canceled-if-thai-people-dont-agree-says-the-minister-of-the-interior/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Bruised Young Man Hit With Big Palimony Claim By Married Lover by TNR Staff A representative image of a couple quarrelling. Photo: Matichon A YOUNG MAN who is still studying and tried to break up with an older married woman with whom he had an affair was hit with a 400,000 baht palimony claim, Matichon said Thursday evening (Nov. 3). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276726-bruised-young-man-hit-with-big-palimony-claim-by-married-lover/

A representative image of a couple quarrelling. Photo: Matichon by TNR Staff A YOUNG MAN who is still studying and tried to break up with an older married woman with whom he had an affair was hit with a 400,000 baht palimony claim, Matichon said Thursday evening (Nov. 3). Mr. A (pseudonym), 24, went to Bangkok Noi police station today to clarify that he did not rape the 46-year-old woman with whom he got involved last year. When he tried to break up with her she had harassed him and also got other people to do so, he added. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/03/bruised-young-man-hit-with-big-palimony-claim-by-married-lover/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

US travel agents ‘Feel Thailand with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’ fam trip 50 agents from around America participating in a nine-day trip from 1-9 November, 2022, to see Thailand’s new tourism offerings with visits to Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. TAT Newsroom From left to right: Mr. Jongmin Kim, Regional Manager (Thailand, Laos, Pakistan, Nepal), Korean Air, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, and Mr Akinori Yokosawa, Manager of International Specialty Sales of Delta Air Lines The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ‘Feel Thailand with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’ one-of-a-kind mega fam trip for US travel agents from 1-9 November, 2022, to drive demand for meaningful travel experiences in Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket and promote accessibility for tourists from across the US. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276725-us-travel-agents-‘feel-thailand-with-delta-air-lines-and-korean-air’-fam-trip/

From left to right: Mr. Jongmin Kim, Regional Manager (Thailand, Laos, Pakistan, Nepal), Korean Air, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, and Mr Akinori Yokosawa, Manager of International Specialty Sales of Delta Air Lines 50 agents from around America participating in a nine-day trip from 1-9 November, 2022, to see Thailand’s new tourism offerings with visits to Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. TAT Newsroom The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ‘Feel Thailand with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’ one-of-a-kind mega fam trip for US travel agents from 1-9 November, 2022, to drive demand for meaningful travel experiences in Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket and promote accessibility for tourists from across the US. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “As the winter season begins in countries like the US, now is the perfect time to rediscover the wonders of Thailand. And now that Thailand is fully open to travellers, we want to showcase the new and perennial offerings of our country that serve to create a truly unforgettable holiday. This trip also forms part of our plans to stimulate travel from across all 50 US states to Thailand, and ultimately helping us reach a tourism revenue target of 1.5 trillion Baht in 2023 from international market.” TAT’s ‘Feel Thailand with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’ mega fam trip brings together 50 travel agents from around the US to experience Thailand’s new tourism offerings. The nine-day trip includes meaningful travel programmes in Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. The itinerary places emphasis on providing the travel agents the chance to discover the latest tourism products, learn about sustainable and responsible tourism practices, and meet with Thai sellers in table top sales events. Through the fam trip, TAT is leveraging multiple strategies to promote travel to Thailand during the coming months of the high season, which started in October. These include the full reopening of Thailand to international tourism, an increased length of stay for tourists, and providing US travellers with easy access to Thailand from all 50 US states. TAT is joining forces with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air in a first-of-its-kind partnership that will increase travel options from the US to Thailand. First launched in 2018, the Delta-Korean Air trans Pacific joint venture offers efficient connections to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket from a combined network of 17 US gateways. Mr. Akinori Yokosawa, Manager of International Specialty Sales, Delta Air Lines, said “By utilising our increasing flight network from across the US, this cooperation will pave the way for ongoing mutual partnership with TAT to promote travel to Thailand. In addition, Delta Air Lines is committed to carbon neutrality, being the first carbon neutral airline on a global basis. And so, we share the common goal of truly responsible tourism with TAT in its plans to drive Thailand towards experience-based and sustainable tourism.” Mr. Jongmin Kim, Sales Director for Thailand, Korean Air, said “The cooperation with Delta Air Lines and TAT will help promote accessibility for tourists from across the US to Thailand on board our flights with excellent service.” Since 1 October, 2022, visitors to Thailand no longer need to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results. And from now until 31 March, 2023, the period of stay is extended to 45 days from 30 days for tourists from countries/territories entitled for visa exemption (this includes America) and to 30 days from 15 days for those eligible for a visa on arrival (VOA). The US is one of Thailand’s major visitor source markets, and US travellers typically have a high level of spending per person while in Thailand. The revitalisation of this and other such key markets is a top priority for TAT, as it aims to maximise revenue while promoting Thailand’s move towards more sustainable, more inclusive, and more environment-friendly tourism. For 2022, TAT expects Thailand to welcome up to 10 million international visitors. Now in the high season, the kingdom has already received over 7 million tourists between 1 January and 26 October, 2022. The target for 2023 is for Thailand to generate a total tourism revenue of 1.5 trillion Baht from the international market. TAT’s ‘Feel Thailand with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’ mega fam trip is also supported by Thailand’s leading airlines and hotels, including Bangkok Airways, AWC’s affiliated hotels, RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai, Capella Bangkok, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at the Chao Phraya River, COMO Point Yamu, The Peninsula Bangkok, and Melia Chiang Mai. Meanwhile, Marriot Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, and RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai are venues for the table top sales events. Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/11/us-travel-agents-feel-thailand-with-delta-air-lines-and-korean-air-fam-trip/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2022-11-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. 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TAT and Meta launch “Rediscover Thailand” augmented reality tourism experience On from 2-30 November, 2022, at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre in Bangkok, the public can virtually and interactively encounter Thai cultural experiences while tapping into future technology trends. TAT Newsroom The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Meta Thailand launched “Rediscover Thailand”, an augmented reality experience that highlights some of Thailand’s key tourist attractions through Meta’s platforms, in partnership with Thailand’s Creative Economy Agency (CEA), the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), Holowisp, and Thailand’s Meta Spark AR creators. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276723-tat-and-meta-launch-“rediscover-thailand”-augmented-reality-tourism-experience/