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When a storm hits close to Bangkok, electricity is out and cars are damaged

It’s a wonder that nobody was hurt. The poles struck two cars, a pickup truck and a heavy goods vehicle (HGV). Additionally, the downed polls resulted in significant traffic backups and gridlock, which left many local homes without electricity. In the Tha Thong Lang sub-district, more than ten trees that were near highways also collapsed at the same moment. The 37 utility poles that toppled over a kilometer along 304 Road in Chachoengsao’s Tha Thong Lang subdistrict of the Bang Khla district were the cause of the mayhem. The left door and side mirror of the pickup were damaged, while the trailer’s roof and left side mirror were also severely dented. There hasn’t been any news on the power pole repair in a while. Before they could get the traffic going again, officers from the Provincial Electricity Authority had to turn off the power and remove the trees from the…

Are Europeans and other foreigners being lured to Thailand by the 10-year visa?

The number of rich visitors who want to remain in Thailand for five years is estimated to be one million, but since the Smart Visa program was introduced in February 2018, just 1,200 travelers have taken advantage of it. Like the Smart Visa program, the new visa anticipates drawing 50% of travelers from Europe. Initial reactions are unfavorable. More time and interaction with the target audience are needed for the campaign to take off. I don’t think it will affect Dutch investments in the future. The Thailand Board of Investment is convinced that the Long-Term Residence program will be a success in the end as it is prepared to begin. In terms of foreign direct investment, which totals more than 715 billion Thai Baht, only Japan is ahead of the EU. Although some Europeans already living in Thailand may benefit, the executive director of the European Association for Business and…

A new battery will give electric vehicles a 1,000 km range

New batteries will speed up journey. Changzhou-based business says the battery is 15% cheaper, 10% longer-lasting, and 5% more energy dense than lithium-ion. SVOLT, a GWM spin-off that makes lithium-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage, unveiled the battery in April. Our researchers have studied a number of materials and methods to improve remote customer experiences. Great Wall Motor has historically been devoted to developing high-quality products, which helps set our electric car line apart from others. It also encourages worldwide electric vehicle market growth. Electric vehicle owners are concerned about the battery. The driver’s performance may suffer. Narong Sritalayon, GWM’s managing director in Thailand, said the battery would ease passenger concerns about buses stopping to recharge. Many EV users are having trouble traveling and driving due to battery issues. The 20Ah solid-state prototype battery from Great Wall Motor could extend the range of electric vehicles to 1,000 kilometres on…

Thailand’s dengue disease cases doubled last month

This monsoon season, health officials are worried about dengue illness. Eight dengue fever deaths were reported in Thailand in July. 14 died by August 16. Dengue fever symptoms include high fever, headaches, body aches, rashes, and red patches. Nausea, vomiting, stomachache, and appetite loss are some symptoms. Dengue fever is suspected if a fever lasts more than two days and fever-reducing medications don’t work. Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the DDC, advocates keeping homes tidy, storing stuff orderly, and enhancing sunlight. The doctor recommends putting lids on vases and changing the water weekly. Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) registered 9,473 dengue fever cases on July 11. Since January, 17,412 instances had been reported by August 16. The government predicts heightened dengue fever epidemics due to the disease’s seasonal spike. Aspirin and ibuprofen shouldn’t be used to treat dengue. The DDC says most deaths from shock occur once the fever…

Bangkok’s Metaverse Expo develops the region’s leading IT talent

On Saturday, the three-day event was transformed into a training facility for Huawei’s “Seeds for the Future” initiative. They spent two hours touring the Thailand Metaverse Expo’s Experience, Showcase, and Workshop areas. At 30 booths, students tried out emerging technologies, while 50 local and international specialists addressed an audience of those working in the tech sector. Simon Lin, CEO of Huawei Asia Pacific: “The seeds signify optimism, zeal, and the future.” 12,000 students from 500 universities in 140 countries and regions participate in the program. A new chapter for the region’s tech talent will begin in 2021 with the signing of an MoU between Huawei and the ASEAN Foundation to expand Seeds for the Future. The first worldwide metaverse show in Thailand attracted 120 top students from 16 countries throughout Asia and the Pacific, including 10 Thai students. Thailand Tourism Authority and the ASEAN Foundation worked together on the project…

Thailand’s CCSA discusses tourism, visas, and home isolation

The “post-pandemic period” is beginning in Thailand, according to the CCSA. The CCSA has “agreed in principle” to “temporarily” expand the number of days accessible for visa on arrival/visa exemptions on arrival in an effort to promote tourism. The CCSA reported that the situation with Covid in Thailand is getting better and that it is now being classified as a “communicable disease under observation” as opposed to a “serious communicable disease.” The CCSA announced that they would provide further details on this at the future CCSA meeting, which will occur early next month. The CCSA has reduced the recommended home isolation duration for those who test positive for Covid from seven days to five days. The CCSA suggests monitoring symptoms for five additional days. Overall this year, 3.78 million foreigners have visited Thailand. There was a sharp surge in international arrivals when Thailand Pass was discontinued in July. The Prime…

As of October 1st, there is no CCSA or extension of the emergency decree

In Thailand on Friday, there were 2,110 confirmed instances of Covid-19, 27 fatalities, and 2,028 people who had recovered and been released from the hospital.In accordance with the government’s decision to lower Covid-19 from a “serious communicable disease” to a “communicable disease under monitoring,” according to Dr. Udom Kachintorn, a CCSA advisor, the action has been taken. The CCSA anticipates a roughly one-month plateau in new patient enrollment followed by a drop in mid-October. Approximately 70,000 confirmed Covid-19 patients are currently living in isolation in hospitals or at home in Thailand, according to Udom, and the majority of them have minimal or no symptoms. According to him, starting on October 1 the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations, which has been in effect since March 24, 2020, will be superseded by the Communicable Disease Act of 2015. He explained that starting on October 1 Covid-19 will be under…

Thailand is the fourth most popular travel destination for Chinese tourists

According to Variflight, China’s fourth most popular tourism destination is Thailand. The Global Times, according to a spokeswoman for the Thai government, published the information. The U.S. came in fourth, Japan third, and South Korea first. Thailand was the second-most sought-after tourism destination in China. By air, sea, or land, 1.05 million foreigners traveled to Thailand in the previous month. This is a 118% increase over the 482,719 average monthly visitors from January to June. Travel and tourism are developing. Chinese tourists were recently spotted in the market in Pattaya, but unlike the usual organized tour groups that arrived prior to the epidemic, these visitors arrived as families. Returning Chinese tourists to Thailand. This month, China had 200% more international flights than last. A percent of all foreign visitors to Thailand were Chinese before the Covid-19 epidemic. The Thai government made an effort to draw Indian tourists when Chinese tourists…

On August 11th, Thailand reported 2,316 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 35 fatalities

Thailand is ranked 28th with 2,076 hospital patients who were released after complete recovery and 35 extra fatalities. Nationwide, 4,614,057 Covid-19 cases have been documented; of these, 4,561,023 have recovered, 21,304 are still receiving hospital treatment, and 31,730 have passed away. Since January 1, 2022, there have been 10,032 fatalities nationwide out of 2,390,622 incidents. As of Thursday, there were 592.52 million confirmed cases; 564.37 million of those had fully recovered, 21.7 million cases were still active (44,176 of whom were in critical condition), and 6.45 million cases had passed away. Worldometer provided the information (up by 2,044). Separately, in the last 24 hours, 4,924, 7,872, and 34,003 more individuals received their initial, follow-up, and booster doses of the Covid-19 immunization, increasing the overall distribution of Covid-19 vaccine doses across the nation to 142,056,749. The day before, 2,316 Covid-19 patients had been admitted to hospitals, according to a report from…

Lat Phrao is rated as Bangkok’s most desirable district by a survey

The most sought-after properties, according to the statistics, were detached homes under 4.5 million baht with a maximum monthly rent of 25,000 baht. Utilities, accessible transit, and a variety of malls all provide good service to the area. People who were looking took notice of the costs of various residences. The results are similar with data from the previous year’s land assessments, which showed increases in Lat Phrao, Chatuchak, Bang Khae, Suan Luang, and Lat Krabang of 38%, 36%, 14%, and 11%, respectively. Despite an increase in local real estate supply, the poll indicated that the restoration of global demand has not yet fully materialized. The average monthly rent was 7,000 baht, and the most expensive kind of property cost 2.5 million baht. Readers who are interested in learning more about Bangkok’s real estate market may find a recent survey by Kaidee Property to be of interest. Visitors come from…