Thailand to Implement 300-Baht Fee for Foreign Arrivals

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand will begin charging international arrivals a 300-baht tourism fee in the third quarter of this year. The fee will be used to provide benefits such as insurance and emergency assistance to foreign travelers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258250-thailand-to-implement-300-baht-fee-for-foreign-arrivals/

Suvarnabhumi Airport Checked before Eased Arrival Rules on May 1

 

 

SAMUT PRAKAN, April 29 (TNA) – Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob inspected Suvarnabhumi airport to check its readiness before the government eases arrival rules on May 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258252-suvarnabhumi-airport-checked-before-eased-arrival-rules-on-may-1/

Employers group against minimum wage hike, petitions the government

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The Employers’ Confederation of Thailand said on Friday that the government should find other ways to help low-income workers with rising living costs instead of abruptly hiking the minimum wage as requested by workers’ associations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258274-employers-group-against-minimum-wage-hike-petitions-the-government/

 

36-year-old man arrested in Thalang, Phuket with 5.49 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy, 40,000 methamphetamine pills, a gun and bullets

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Phuket – What Phuket police call a major drug suspect has been arrested in Phuket with more than five kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 70 pills of Ecstasy, and more than 40,000 methamphetamine pills, a gun, and bullets on Thursday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258275-36-year-old-man-arrested-in-thalang-phuket-with-549-kilograms-of crystal-methamphetamine-ecstasy-40000-methamphetamine-pills-a-gun-and-bullets/

 

Thai Digital Economy and Society Minister urges related authorities to revise e-cigarettes ban in Thailand

 

 

 

By Nop Meechukhun

 

Bangkok – Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn urged Thailand’s Tobacco Control Committee to reconsider the ban of electronic cigarettes import and sale, reasoning that it should be freely chosen by the people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258276-thai-digital-economy-and-society-minister-urges-related-authorities-to-revise-e-cigarettes-ban-in-thailand/

 

Both sides of the political divide agree a General Election will be called before the end of 2022

by Joseph O' Connor

 

The leader of the Pheu Thai Party Cholnan Srikaew (centre) this week revealed that the opposition in parliament was likely to defer an anticipated motion of no confidence in the government to prioritise the passage of the country’s new voting laws.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258277-both-sides-of-the-political-divide-agree-a-general-election-will-be-called-before-the-end-of-2022/

 

Bees to be used to deter intrusive elephants in Hua Hin

By Online Reporter

 

 

Officials are considering using bees as one of a number of measures aimed at preventing elephants from raiding crops and damaging property in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258278-bees-to-be-used-to-deter-intrusive-elephants-in-hua-hin/

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan to host food festival in May

By Online Reporter

 

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan is planning to host a food festival at the end of May.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258279-prachuap-khiri-khan-to-host-food-festival-in-may/

 

Thailand leads Asia tourism reopening

 

Image: Bady Abbas/Upsplash

 

Major tourism markets in Asia Pacific, including Thailand, are getting back on track as international visitors start to plan their trips again, according to data from Bookaway Group, a ground transportation aggregator.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258280-thailand-leads-asia-tourism-reopening/

 

Thailand hopes to attract more digital nomads as it opens country to tourists

BY DINNA CHAN VASQUEZ

 

file photo

 

THE pandemic did not give birth to the digital nomad concept but there is no doubt that digital nomads multiplied in the past two years. Many Filipinos sought solace from being confined within the walls of their house by going to Boracay and Siargao. There is indeed something very appealing about a “workation” where you work during the day and spend the rest of your day on the beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258281-thailand-hopes-to-attract-more-digital-nomads-as-it-opens-country-to-tourists/

 

COVID-19 - April 30: Thailand reports 12,888 new coronavirus cases, 17,105 recoveries, 126 deaths

 

 

Thailand on Saturday (April 30) reported 12,888 new COVID-19 cases, 17,105 recoveries and 126 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258283-covid-19-april-30-thailand-reports-12888-new-coronavirus-cases-17105-recoveries-126-deaths/

 

Thai wife pays 500K for Denmark husband's murder - they make it look like an accident but he survives

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a 48 year old Thai wife arranged to have her 63 year old Danish husband murdered in Thailand for 500,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258289-thai-wife-pays-500k-for-denmark-husbands-murder-they-make-it-look-like-an-accident-but-he-survives/

 

Israeli tourist found safe and unhurt after going missing on southern Thailand nature trail

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A missing Israeli tourist has been found alive and well after going missing in the south of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258290-israeli-tourist-found-safe-and-unhurt-after-going-missing-on-southern-thailand-nature-trail/

 

American tourist rescued after getting lost in the Thalang jungle in Phuket

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Thalang, Phuket – An American tourist, 68-years-old, has been rescued after getting lost in a jungle in the Thalang district yesterday afternoon (April 29th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258291-american-tourist-rescued-after-getting-lost-in-the-thalang-jungle-in-phuket/

 

Bangkok police arrest taxi driver who robbed French tourist 

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook report that the Thong Lo police had arrested a Bangkok taxi driver who robbed a French tourist in Sukhumvit Soi 22 last Saturday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258294-bangkok-police-arrest-taxi-driver-who-robbed-french-tourist/

 

Surin: Motorcyclist killed after neck becomes entangled in "hanging wires"

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Strangled to death (by hanging wires)

 

Thailand's infamous hanging wires are in the news again after a motorcyclist was killed, reported Daily News. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258295-surin-motorcyclist-killed-after-neck-becomes-entangled-in-hanging-wires/

 

Pattaya: Fourteen foreigners and two Thais arrested at "ketamine party"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that 16 people were arrested at business premises in Pattaya being used for a drugs' party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258297-pattaya-fourteen-foreigners-and-two-thais-arrested-at-ketamine-party/

 

Brake failure! Five vehicle pile up on Bang Na - Trat but at least one woman was wearing a seatbelt

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A six wheel truck driver said that he experienced break failure that caused a five vehicle pile-up around 1 pm on the center section of the Bang Na - Trat highway by a U-turn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258299-brake-failure-five-vehicle-pile-up-on-bang-na-trat-but-at-least-one-woman-was-wearing-a-seatbelt/

 

Toyota’s Thai Unit Agrees to Boost EV Incentives

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai unit of Toyota Motor Corp has signed an agreement with Thailand on incentives to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the major regional auto production base.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258300-toyota’s-thai-unit-agrees-to-boost-ev-incentives/

 

Thailand Cuts 2022 GDP Outlook Over Russia-Ukraine War

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has reduced its 2022 economic growth forecast to 3.5% from a previous forecast of 4.0%, due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global growth and inflation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258302-thailand-cuts-2022-gdp-outlook-over-russia-ukraine-war/

 

Thailand’s latest entry requirements from 1 May 2022

Two new entry schemes specifically customised for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.

TAT Newsroom

 

 

This information has been updated on 30 April, 2022.
 

The following rules will be in effect from 1 May, 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated / not fully vaccinated travellers from all countries/territories with scheduled arrivals from this date.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258303-thailand’s-latest-entry-requirements-from-1-may-2022/

 

Walking Street returns! Police chief expects more tourists in Pattaya now that PM opens country

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that Pol Lt-Col Arut Saphanon - the cop in charge of Pattaya's traffic - went to Walking Street yesterday to reorganise the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258304-walking-street-returns-police-chief-expects-more-tourists-in-pattaya-now-that-pm-opens-country/

 

Sedan driver who claimed to be police speeds away after crashing with motorbike in the Pattaya area

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya –  A sedan driver who reportedly claimed to be a police officer sped away after crashing into a motorbike in the Pattaya area yesterday morning (April 29th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258305-sedan-driver-who-claimed-to-be-police-speeds-away-after-crashing-with-motorbike-in-the-pattaya-area/

 

Death of a Thai mum-in-law; a time for reflection and grief

 

 

Like many Brits I was brought up on a steady diet of jokes by stand-up comedians like Les Dawson who always seemed to have trouble with their mother-in-laws.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258308-death-of-a-thai-mum-in-law-a-time-for-reflection-and-grief/

 

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