Month: November 2020
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Government to offer work permits in return for US$1 Million
The Thai government is aiming to offer work permits for foreigners who invest a minimum of US$1mil. Lauded as being of the most expensive permits, the Center for Economic Situstion Administration has approved a grant for those investing more than the required amount of investment an automatic work permit. The Tourism Authority of Thsilsnd has […]
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People should beware this winter warns the Ministry of Public Health
As warned by the Thai Ministry of Public this winter brings with it Flu-like symptoms and cautions the public to take concern as the common-flu as well as other respiratory cases might be the potential spread of the novel coronavirus. Those who have shown symptoms of fever, sore throats, coughs or loss of taste and […]
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Qatar Airways looks to return to Phuket once more
The international company Qatar Airways has just announced its intentions of returning to Phuket as the country of Thailand slowly opens up its provinces once more. The company has stated that it will run limited flights to Phuket after the coronavirus pandemic had since caused Phuket to isolate itself. Starting December 4th Qatar Airways has […]
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The 2020 Pattaya International Fireworks Festival Looking Bright
In celebration of the late king his majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday, the International Fireworks Festival is a celebration of lights, show and performances starting from the 17th to the 28th of November 2020 and is held to celebrate the long and impressive reign of the late king who helped build up this great nation. […]
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A mandatory 500K Thai Baht show of funds is required for SETV applications to Thailand
A word of advice for foreigners who wish to apply for the Single Entry Tourist Visa or SETVs must now show proof of 6 months worth of bank statements which show a bank balance of minimum 500,000 Thai Baht. This rather ambitious and startling financial requirement in lieu of the usual 20,000 to 40,000 Thai […]
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Expat Festive Deal 2020 by TAT brings a whole new season of fun
This 3-day event starting from the 20th of November to the 22nd will be held by TAT for ex-pats in Thailand at Bangkok’s Emquartier shopping mall offers a variety of new seasonal attractions for ex-pats still living in the Kingdom. To help with the revitalisation of the tourism industry TAT is putting together this seasonal […]
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The First Set of STV tourists clear quarantine
Though their whereabouts are confidential, the first group of tourists possessing the special tourist visa has already cleared quarantine and will be allowed and ready to travel the country. From the 39 tourists that arrived, 33 have cleared quarantine and now are able to travel without restraint. The tourists spent their 14-day mandatory quarantine at […]
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The TBEX Asia 2021 registrations are now open!
With the world greatly affected by the Post-COVID19 pandemic, there have been necessary changes and challenges which come with the new territory. The tourism industry is in shambles and it is hope and honour that Thailand is allowed to host the upcoming TBEX Asia on October 20-22 2021. TBEX Asia is the assembly of the […]
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Hopes of investment by China and Russia for a new Pattaya
The President of Pattaya City has recently stated that the state is looking to cooperate closely with the private sector in order to revitalize the economy and build a new image of Pattaya to be the centre of tourism known as Neo Pattaya. It is currently in the works of negotiating with the Ministry of […]
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Rebranding Pattaya to attract Chinese and Russians
With the Coronavirus hitting the province hard, a plan has been put together to draw in the flow of eager tourists from low-risk countries such as China and Russia. Now that several countries have all but reduced the case of infection from COVID-19 the mayor of Pattaya has issued a new plan to have a […]
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