Expats in Thailand and Asia Survey

 

 

In this ever changing Expat landscape it is important Thaivisa.com continues to best serve its Expat readers. This includes the type of content we share and find for you.

 

Survey: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211779-expats-in-thailand-and-asia-survey/

Phuket expats will be vaccinated, officials confirm

 

The new online form to register to receive a COVID vaccination was launched today (Mar 31). Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET:-- Expats throughout Phuket will be offered COVID vaccinations under the government’s mass-vaccination rollout now underway in Phuket, a leading Phuket official confirmed today (Mar 31).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212123-phuket-expats-will-be-vaccinated-officials-confirm/

Phuket Immigration: Extend COVID visas early to avoid rush

 

Photo: The Phuket News

 

PHUKET:-- The Phuket Immigration Office has called for all foreigners staying on 60-day ‘COVID visas’ to extend them early to avoid overloading the office with last-minute applications, as experienced last week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212115-phuket-immigration-extend-covid-visas-early-to-avoid-rush/

UDD leader Jatuporn to lead protest against PM Prayut on April 4

 

 

United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) chairman Jatuporn Promphan has vowed to lead a prolonged protest, with the ultimate goal of toppling the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212151-udd-leader-jatuporn-to-lead-protest-against-pm-prayut-on-april-4/

 

Government House bans a female Thai reporter for alleged cultural faux pas

 

 

A Thai reporter, working for a Japanese news agency, has been temporarily banned from Government House, because of her alleged negative attitude towards the working environment there.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212152-government-house-bans-a-female-thai-reporter-for-alleged-cultural-faux-pas/

 

Excessive PM2.5 Chiang Rai, with 430 microns reported in Wiang Pang Kham

 

 

Fires in the Kiew Tap Yung forest, which straddles the Muang and Mae Chan districts of Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai, have increased the amount of PM2.5 dust in the air to hazardous levels in 23 areas, including 9 which have been declared as red zones.v

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212153-excessive-pm25-chiang-rai-with-430-microns-reported-in-wiang-pang-kham/

 

50,000 COVID vaccine doses arrive in Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

The first delivery of 50,000 doses of COVID vaccine for April arrived on the island today (Mar 31). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The first 50,000 of the 100,000 doses of COVID vaccine to be provided to Phuket for deployment in April for the mass-vaccination campaign now underway arrived on the island today (Mar 31).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212154-50000-covid-vaccine-doses-arrive-in-phuket/

 

AT hosts workshop on travel brand communication for Koh Tao and Koh Phangan

TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications shared insights on how both islands can prepare for post-COVID-19 reopening

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 31 March, 2021 – Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), recently attended a special workshop on travel brand communication for tourism business operators on Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212157-tat-hosts-workshop-on-travel-brand-communication-for-koh-tao-and-koh-phangan/

 

TAT welcomes first volunteer from ‘First Mover Oceania Market’ project

Australian gap year student, Ms. Louise Pollard, will teach English in Hua Hin after quarantine

 

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 31 March, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to welcome the first volunteer from the “First Mover Oceania Market” project, Ms. Louise Pollard, who arrived in Thailand on 27 March and successfully entered quarantine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212162-tat-welcomes-first-volunteer-from-‘first-mover-oceania-market’-project/

 

Bangkok restaurant staffer fired after tirade at student applying for job

 

Picture: Daily News

 

It is what the Thais are increasingly referring to as a "drama" - indignation after an event that gets netizens in a froth. A video is usually involved.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212166-bangkok-restaurant-staffer-fired-after-tirade-at-student-applying-for-job/

 

Tragedy in south as 12 year old killed by lightning while playing football - 5 in hospital

 

 

Tragedy struck on Tuesday when a group of boys went to play an after school game of football on a pitch in front of municipal offices in Khian Sa district of Surat Thani in the south of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212170-tragedy-in-south-as-12-year-old-killed-by-lightning-while-playing-football-5-in-hospital/

 

Thailand taps groundwater resources as hot season drought looms

By Prapan Chankaew

 

Workers work on a groundwater drilling machine in a tapioca plantation in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Prapan Chankaew

 

YASOTHON, Thailand (Reuters) - Facing severe drought as it enters its hottest season, Thailand has launched groundwater extraction operations in its most arid regions to tap sources deep beneath the soil, as it looks at ways to harness future supplies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212178-thailand taps-groundwater-resources-as-hot-season-drought-looms/

 

Thai police turn exorcists to help spooked woman who continually called 191 - no joke!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that upholding the law is one thing for the Thai police - dealing with the Thai public and their many problems and superstitions quite another. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212182-thai-police-turn-exorcists-to-help-spooked-woman-who-continually-called-191-no-joke/

 

It's D-Day April 1st - new quarantine regulations start today

 

 

CCSA small committee spokeswoman Dr Apisamai Srirangsan said that today's the day that new quarantine and testing regulations come in.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212187-its-d-day-april-1st-new-quarantine-regulations-start-today/

Mental Health: 10 million Thai sufferers and one million have Bipolar

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A seminar to mark World Bipolar Day heard that 10 million Thais are suffering from mental health issues.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212191-mental-health-10-million-thai-sufferers-and-one-million-have-bipolar/

 

Full Metal Dojo presents Fight Circus Vol. 3

 

 

Live Stream: Free online live stream is available only at CamSoda.com & FightCircus.com, from 6.30pm PT / 9.30pm ET, Friday 9^th April, & 1.30am UTC / 8.30am Thailand, Saturday 10^th April.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212194-full-metal-dojo-presents-fight-circus-vol-3/

 

Pattaya: Area Hotel Quarantine begins today

 

 

Sophon Cable TV reported that today is the day that the so called Area Hotel Quarantine begins in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212197-pattaya-area-hotel-quarantine-begins-today/

 

Chiang Mai: Couple found dead in a car - murder suicide suspected

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Pol Capt Natthawat Kheuankaew of the Chang Pheuak police in Chiang Mai responded after two people were found dead in a car parked in Yan Potharam Road,  Soi 12. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212198-chiang-mai-couple-found-dead-in-a-car-murder-suicide-suspected/

 

Phuket municipal election preliminary results released

By The Phuket News

 

Voters check the boards at a polling station during the municipal elections across Phuket last Sunday (Mar 28). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) has released the preliminary counts of all votes cast last weekend in the local elections in the 12 municipal areas on the island last weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212202-phuket-municipal-election-preliminary-results-released/

 

Higher Spending Supports Economic Recovery in February

By Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has reported that the economy gradually recovered in February, mainly supported by higher private consumption and a slower spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212204-higher-spending-supports-economic-recovery-in-february/

 

Police chief calls for a crackdown on Cash on Delivery in wake of sex toy deliveries

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat "Big Pat" Chaengyodsuk had ordered the tech police to get tough on gangs sending people cash on delivery items they hadn't ordered.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212206-police-chief-calls-for-a-crackdown-on-cash-on-delivery-in-wake-of-sex-toy-deliveries/

 

Government Will Distribute Covid-19 vaccines to All Provinces This Month

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government plans to distribute the Covid-19 vaccines to all provinces nationwide this month, starting today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212208-government-will-distribute-covid-19-vaccines-to-all-provinces-this-month/

 

Fisheries Department Will Close Andaman Sea for Fishing for 3 Months

By Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Fisheries will prohibit fishing in the Andaman Sea off Phuket, Phangnga, Krabi and Trang from April to June in order to allow marine animal populations to recover.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212210-fisheries-department-will-close-andaman-sea-for-fishing-for-3-months/

 

Thailand to target wealthy foreign retirees, make it easier to purchase property

 

REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only

 

The government is considering making it easier for foreigners to own property in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212213-thailand-to-target-wealthy-foreign-retirees-make-it-easier-to-purchase-property/

 

Thailand reports 26 new COVID-19 cases

 

REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only

 

Thailand reported 26 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212216-thailand-reports-26-new-covid-19-cases/

 

How to save money on your electricity bill during hot season in Thailand

 

Graphic: MEA - Daily News

 

With the hot season already upon us, it wont come as a surprise to find out that April and May are typically peak months for energy consumption in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212218-how-to-save-money-on-your-electricity-bill-during-hot-season-in-thailand/

 

Driving licenses in Thailand can now be renewed 6 months before expiry

 

 

Drivers in Thailand can now renew their licenses six months before it is due to expire.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212225-driving-licenses-in-thailand-can-now-be-renewed-6-months-before-expiry/

 

Thais urged to get married and start a family

 

Image: Reuters

 

The Ministry of Public on Wednesday launched a new campaign designed to help halt Thailand's declining birthrate.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212226-thais-urged-to-get-married-and-start-a-family/

 

Thailand 'gravely troubled' by Myanmar killings, urges end to violence

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand’s foreign ministry on Thursday said it was “gravely troubled” by casualties during weekend unrest in Myanmar and called for utmost restraint and an end to the violence.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212234-thailand-gravely-troubled-by-myanmar-killings-urges-end-to-violence/

 

Rainy season expected to arrive prematurely in early May

 

Pa Sak Jolasid Dam / Cr. www.thailandtourismdirectory.go.th

 

Thailand’s irrigation officials have been told to brace for possible flooding, as the rainy season is expected to arrive sooner than normal this year, possibly in early May, and more rain than the 30-year average is predicted, according to Thaweesak Thanadechopol, deputy director-general of the Royal Irrigation Department, based on Met Office forecasts.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212236-rainy-season-expected-to-arrive-prematurely-in-early-may/