webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 The Great Expat Explore Hotel Stay Prize Draw Giveaway Early this year Thaivisa.com launched Expat Explore designed to help domestic travel in Thailand through Expat travel. Thaivisa went to the industry and negotiated hard to get the best possible travel rates for its Expat members in exchange for free advertising. The market responded and Expats not surprisingly redeemed these wonderful offers and started to travel more throughout Thailand, a win-win in every sense. To celebrate this and further push Expat Explore Thaivisa have again teamed up with hoteliers throughout Thailand to offer 10 lucky winners free hotel accommodation ranging from 1 to 2 nights. We also have over 10 other runner prizes of vouchers for hotel stay at 40% - 50% off. More information: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184027-the-great-expat-explore-hotel-stay-prize-draw-giveaway/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Koh Samui ready to offer a ‘bubble’ for foreign tourists By THE NATION As many as 23 hotels in Koh Samui have been proposed as alternative local state quarantine (ALSQ) sites and most of them are expected to pass the grade, the tourism sector said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185161-koh-samui-ready-to-offer-a-‘bubble’-for-foreign-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 THAI to offer special flights to some destinations in October By The Nation Thai Airways (THAI) will be providing special flights to London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Taipei and Hong Kong in October for people who wish to travel outside Thailand during the Covid-19 pandemic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185170-thai-to-offer-special-flights-to-some-destinations-in-october/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Thailand eyes 50,000 foreign tourists in second-quarter, down 99.5% - industry People enjoy Cha-am Beach in Phetchaburi province, Thailand, September 26, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is expected to have 50,000 foreign tourists in the fourth quarter of 2020, down 99.5% from a year earlier, an industry body said on Wednesday, as the country tries to support its battered economy by gradually reopening to visitors. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185191-thailand-eyes-50000-foreign-tourists-in-second-quarter-down-995-industry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Alcohol ban for end of Buddhist Lent By The Phuket News The sale of alcohol will be banned for the 24 hours (from midnight to midnight) this Friday (Oct 2). Image: The Phuket News / file PHUKET: Police have confirmed that the sale of alcohol will be banned for the 24 hours of this Friday (Oct 2) as the nation commemorates “Wan Org Pansa”, marking the end of Buddhist Lent. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185253-alcohol-ban-for-end-of-buddhist-lent/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 'Affordable Phuket needs a change of image' By The Nation Phuket needs to rebrand its “expensive” image to stimulate tourism, as its natural environs have been rehabilitated during the lockdown, Pikun Srimahunt, chief SME Banking Officer at Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185254-affordable-phuket-needs-a-change-of-image/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Sri Panwa resort ‘not encroaching’ in Phuket: Land Dept By The Nation Phuket’s luxury Sri Panwa resort was cleared of encroaching on state forest by the Land Department on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185255-sri-panwa-resort-‘not-encroaching’-in-phuket-land-dept/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2020 Transport Co graft probe readied for minister By The Nation National bus operator the Transport Co has established a panel to investigate six staff for corruption over missing batteries. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185256-transport-co-graft-probe-readied-for-minister/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Thai commercial banks stand strong despite crisis: DPA By THE NATION The Deposit Protection Agency (DPA) has said the state of commercial banks in Thailand is not that bad judging by the fact that their capital adequacy ratio is averaging at 19.2 per cent – a lot higher than the 8.5 per cent specified by the central bank. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185257-thai-commercial-banks-stand-strong-despite-crisis-dpa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Prayut ready to listen to ideas from big businesses By The Nation Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will meet representatives of companies in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) on Thursday to learn about progress in their project development as well as listen to ideas on how the zone can be further developed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185259-prayut-ready-to-listen-to-ideas-from-big-businesses/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 CAAT predicts 68% drop in passenger numbers this year By The Nation CAAT chief Chula Sukmanop The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) expects passenger numbers in 2020 to plummet 68 per cent year on year to 52.8 million, due to the Covid-19 impact, said director-general Chula Sukmanop. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185262-caat-predicts-68-drop-in-passenger-numbers-this-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Thailand’s economy shows improvement as merchandise exports, manufacturing, private investments slowly pick up By The Nation Thailand’s economy has shown signs of slight improvement in August, held up by lighter contraction in the value of merchandise export, manufacturing and private investment indicator, according to the central bank. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185264-thailand’s-economy-shows-improvement-as-merchandise-exports-manufacturing-private-investments-slowly-pick-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Ex-Meteorological Department chief sent to prison for 3 years and 4 months Former Director-General of Thailand’s Meteorological Department, Mr. Suparoek Tansrirattanawong, was sentenced to three years and four months in prison today, without suspension, by the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases. He was found guilty of malfeasance in office in connection with the department’s procurement of a super computer, which did not meet the contractual specifications. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185265-ex-meteorological-department-chief-sent-to-prison-for-3-years-and-4-months/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Thai Beaches Won’t Reopen Fully Until Vaccines Become Available By Randy Thanthong-Knight >> Tourism council expects 50,000 visitors in fourth quarter >> More tourist businesses to shut without foreign visitors Hand sanitizer sits on a check-in table next to beach chairs and umbrellas at Bangsaen Beach in Chonburi, Thailand. Photographer: Andre Malerba/Bloomberg Thailand, which is set to welcome the first batch of foreign tourists in six months, is unlikely to fully throw open its popular beaches and national parks to overseas visitors until a vaccine against the coronavirus is widely available. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185268-thai-beaches-won’t-reopen-fully-until-vaccines-become-available/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Man United beat Brighton again to reach last eight Soccer Football - Carabao Cup Fourth Round - Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - September 30, 2020. Manchester United's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring their first goal Pool via REUTERS/Matt Dunham LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United earned their second win over Brighton & Hove Albion in five days as they booked a place in the League Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185270-man-united-beat-brighton-again-to-reach-last-eight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Bayern ride luck to win Super Cup and fifth title of year Soccer Football - DFL-Supercup - Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - September 30, 2020 Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich celebrates scoring their third goal with Robert Lewandowski Christof Stache/Pool via REUTERS MUNICH (Reuters) - Bayern Munich wasted a two-goal lead and needed a lucky 82nd- minute winner from Joshua Kimmich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Germany's Super Cup on Wednesday and secure their fifth title of the year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185271-bayern-ride-luck-to-win-super-cup-and-fifth-title-of-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 UK Sports Minister confident Premier League will help EFL clubs Soccer Football - National League Play-Off Elimination Round - Yeovil Town v Barnet - Huish Park, Yeovil, Britain - July 18, 2020 Barnet's Scott Loach saves a shot, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Action Images/Paul Childs LONDON (Reuters) - The British government is confident the Premier League will play its part in helping lower tier clubs survive the financial ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister for Sport Nigel Huddleston said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185272-uk-sports-minister-confident-premier-league-will-help-efl-clubs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2020 President Trump asked the Proud Boys to 'stand by.' Who are they? By Ted Hesson and Kristina Cooke FILE PHOTO: Members of the far-right group Proud Boys attend a rally in Portland, Oregon, U.S. September 26, 2020. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, asked if he would denounce white supremacists and militia groups during Tuesday night's U.S. presidential debate, told the right-wing group the Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by." Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185273-president-trump-asked-the-proud-boys-to-stand-by-who-are-they/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 U.S. lawmakers hammer Pentagon over lack of detail on Germany troop cuts By Idrees Ali FILE PHOTO: Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith speaks during the House Armed Services Committee hearing on 'Department of Defense Authorities and Roles Related to Civilian Law Enforcement' in Washington, DC, U.S. July 9, 2020. Michael Reynolds/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers, both Democrats and Republicans, expressed frustration with the Pentagon at a hearing on Wednesday over the lack of details surrounding President Donald Trump's plans to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185274-us-lawmakers-hammer-pentagon-over-lack-of-detail-on-germany-troop-cuts/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2020 Pope denies audience with Pompeo; Vatican warns against playing politics over China By Philip Pullella Pope Francis is seen at the San Damaso courtyard during the weekly general audience at the Vatican, September 30 2020. REUTERS/Yara Nardi ROME (Reuters) - The Vatican said on Wednesday it had denied a request from Mike Pompeo for an audience with Pope Francis, and accused the Secretary of State of trying to drag the Catholic Church into the U.S. presidential election by denouncing its relations with China. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185276-pope-denies-audience-with-pompeo-vatican-warns-against-playing-politics-over-china/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Brazil's Bolsonaro slams Biden for 'coward threats' over Amazon By Jake Spring FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a working dinner with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo/File Photo BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro reacted angrily on Wednesday to U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's call for a world effort to offer Brazil $20 billion to end Amazon deforestation or face unspecified "economic consequences." Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185278-brazils-bolsonaro-slams-biden-for-coward-threats-over-amazon/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Nakhon Pathom couple demand justice for son hurt after being pinched by teacher By THE NATION A Nakhon Pathom couple are demanding progress in a case they filed against a nursery teacher, who was seen on CCTV pinching their three-year-old son so hard that he cried out loudly. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185292-nakhon-pathom-couple-demand-justice-for-son-hurt-after-being-pinched-by-teacher/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2020 Opinion: Bad review of Koh Chang hotel: The only real loser is Thai tourism Picture: Sanook Fallout from the case of the American man who posted a series of bad reviews of a Koh Chang hotel on Trip Advisor and was subsequently arrested by police in a defamation case continued to be reported around the world. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185293-opinion-bad-review-of-koh-chang-hotel-the-only-real-loser-is-thai-tourism/ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Huge fire at Amata City furniture factory Picture: Daily News Firefighters in Rayong were battling a huge blaze at a furniture factory and warehouse in the Amata City industrial estate last night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185301-huge-fire-at-amata-city-furniture-factory/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Chalermchai highlights safety, security, sustainability of Thai agriculture to international envoys By THE NATION Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Srion held a conference to announce the government’s agricultural policies to ambassadors of 62 countries and representatives of international organisations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185305-chalermchai-highlights-safety-security-sustainability-of-thai-agriculture-to-international-envoys/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Activist Nuttaa vows to sue alleged Bodindecha School teacher over 'assault' By THE NATION Activist Nuttaa Mahattana has vowed to sue a teacher who allegedly punished students by hitting their hands, which was not in line with the punishment allowed by the Education Ministry. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185310-activist-nuttaa-vows-to-sue-alleged-bodindecha-school-teacher-over-assault/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Phuket locals praise return of tourists, but still wary of COVID-19 By The Phuket News Everyone questioned, from local tour operators to somtam vendors, beach masseuses and motorbike taxi drivers, all need tourists to return so they can make some income. Photo: PR Dept PHUKET: A snapshot of opinions of local residents and business owners has shown that the general consensus is that the return of at least some tourists is much welcomed in the hope of relieving the financial suffering on the island, but the need to enforce COVID-19 preventative measures remains strong. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185311-phuket-locals-praise-return-of-tourists-but-still-wary-of-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Thailand Road Carnage: Driver dead, 20 students injured in school van smash Picture: Daily News Around twenty school students were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a Toyota Corolla slammed into the front on a school minivan on the Mukdahan to Don Tan road yesterday morning. Fill story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185308-thailand-road-carnage-driver-dead-20-students-injured-in-school-van-smash/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Suphan man caught monkeys - but Cambodian didn't want to buy them! Picture: Daily News Social media was abuzz with comment after people across five districts in Suphanburi in central Thailand reported that they had been invaded by an influx of monkeys over the last month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185307-suphan-man-caught-monkeys-but-cambodian-didnt-want-to-buy-them/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2020 Second Home in Thailand: Phuket fundamentals are strong and can take advantage of Malaysia uncertainty Media Thai PBS painted a rosy picture of the real estate market for retirees and second home buyers in Phuket. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1185312-second-home-in-thailand-phuket-fundamentals-are-strong-and-can-take-advantage-of-malaysia-uncertainty/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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