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Phuket is hoping to lure visitors from Saudi Arabia and Australia

The lack of direct flights is the most significant impediment to Australians visiting the Land of Smiles. Following Thailand’s massive efforts to entice Saudi tourists to the nation, the tourism industry in Phuket is anticipating a surge in Saudi visitors. It also hopes to attract more Australian visitors, who have long been a mainstay of the island’s tourism industry. Australia is currently the second largest market for Phuket, according to Suladda Sarutilavan, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Sydney office. Last month, Indians were reported to be Phuket’s largest group of visitors, a trend that has been expanding since the start of the year and the reintroduction of daily flights from major Indian cities. There are now only direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Phuket and Bangkok. According to Suladda, TAT encouraged Thai Airways to begin direct flights from Perth, where demand for flights to Phuket is high.…

Thailand’s transition to in-home care for the elderly

Thailand’s online SAIJAI homecare marketplace, which includes ‘on demand’ services for elderly or senior care, is one solution that addresses these demands. With more people working from home, having these services available when and as needed fills a gap in a hectic schedule. Thailand’s aging society is quickly expanding, with one-third of Thais aged 60 and older expected to make up one-third of the population by 2040. SAIJAI’s caregivers have a wide range of experience, including cleaning, companionship, and mobility, as well as those with more specialized knowledge. Other sorts of support include accompanying the elderly to Bumrungrad Hospital for medical appointments, taking a walk in Lumpini Park, or shopping at CentralWorld. Despite predictions that the country would witness a significant increase in the number of assisted living and nursing homes, COVID-19 proved to be a game-changer. While many Thais have traditionally lived and grown up in multigenerational households with…

In April, foreign arrivals showed that tourism and the economy are rising

Shipments increased in April as well, with the value of merchandise exports increasing from March in several categories. According to the bank, private investment indicators have improved since March, with construction spending on the rise. According to the Bank of Thailand, the Thai economy is improving thanks to a rise in foreign and domestic tourists in April. With the relaxation of travel restrictions, the number of international visitors visiting the kingdom increased from 210,836 in March to 293,350 in April. However, as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the number of tourists arriving from Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe has decreased. The labor market in Thailand strengthened in April, with the number of workers registered under Section 33 of the Social Security Act increasing by 0.4 percent from March to 11.2 million in April. The Bangkok Post also reports that consumer expenditure increased year over year in…

Thai police and agencies give money to people who capture traffic violators on camera

Thailand intends to reduce this ratio to 12 per 100,000 by 2027. According to the World Health Organization, Thailand has the tenth highest road death rate in the world, with 32.7 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. The goal of “Vision Zero” is to eradicate all road deaths and serious injuries by 2050. Sweden came up with the Vision Zero concept, which has now become a policy aim for other nations with high traffic fatality rates. Cars filmed dashboard films of other vehicles exceeding traffic limits during Thailand’s Songkran holiday’s “7 Dangerous Days,” when the number of road deaths typically soars. PM Prayut accepts that meeting the 2050 objective will be difficult, but believes it can be accomplished if everyone works together. Last week, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stated that his goal is to reduce Thailand’s road deaths by half by 2027. The Royal Thai Police cooperated with a number of…

A gold Buddha item has been returned to its rightful owner

The crown was used to ornament a stone-sculpted Buddha figure, which was a customary religious offering at the period. The information centers in the Prasat Sadok Kok Thom historical park in Sa Kaeo province and the Phnom Rung historical park in Buri Ram province will display the two Khmer lintels that were repatriated from the United States. They’re on display at the Denver Art Museum right now. It weighs about 42.6g and is fashioned of 95 percent pure gold in the Lanna art style. Itthiphol believes that more precious artifacts may be returning home after the US Homeland Security Department discovered some bronze statues from the Prakon Chai archaeological site in Thailand’s north-eastern area of Buri Ram. The Fine Arts Department of the National Museum in Bangkok is studying the old crown before it is displayed in the future. The 48-year-old minister said the department was created around five years…

Phuket officials assemble as the tourist season begins to combat the drug problem

Drug users and sellers communicate often via email, social media, and LINE, a popular Thai messaging app, according to officials. They further stated that narcotics packages arriving in Phuket are commonly disguised in coastal areas like as mangrove woodlands and fish cages. They also indicated that in order to monitor drug routes by land and sea, increased collaboration between the government and related networks is essential. Officials believe that in order to prevent drug smuggling into Phuket, airlines must be more careful. The panel did, however, talk on how important it is for drug users to get the help they need. If Somsak’s and Phuket officials’ efforts to curb drug usage are successful, only time will tell. Officials said that more rigorous searches are needed in these areas. Officials in Phuket are ready for an increase in illegal drug demand now that Thailand’s travel restrictions are relaxing. The most often…

Thai government anticipates 1 million tourists every month by the end of the year.

According to a story in Nation Thailand, spokeswoman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana claims that the government’s decision to cancel Test & Go has resurrected the tourism business, with over 20,000 international visits per day today. The now-defunct Test & Go program required international visitors to undergo a PCR test upon arrival and stay in quarantine at a pre-arranged accommodation until their results were negative. If this trend continues, Thanakorn estimates that Thailand will receive roughly 500,000 visitors per month during the low season of May to September, with the majority coming from the short-haul sector. This number is likely to quadruple during the peak season, which runs from October through December, as travelers from Europe and the United States avoid the cold. The Thai administration has denied that it is neglecting the country’s tourism crisis, as claimed by the opposition. He goes on to say that once Chinese tourists resume travel, the…

Thailand’s TAT launches a tourism road show to Europe after the Middle East

According to the Travel and Tourism Development Index, Thailand’s tourism ranking has declined from 35th in 2021 to 36th this year. This is based on information from 117 nations. According to Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, chairperson of the Thai Hotels Association, Thailand’s safety and security issues have harmed the country’s reputation for many years. Thailand’s ambassador delivered a speech in Amsterdam, and 13 Thai tourism companies met with 48 tour operators and travel agents from Amsterdam and the surrounding areas. Twelve Thai tourism businesses met with 63 international tour operators and travel agencies in Paris. Twelve Thai tour operators and travel agents met with 60 tour operators and travel agents from Ghent and the surrounding areas in Ghent. The three European countries that the TAT visits are popular tourist destinations in Thailand. Thailand was visited by 230,000 Dutch visitors, 713,405 French tourists, and 114,016 Belgian tourists in 2019.Thailand’s Tourist Authority (TAT)…

DDC in Thailand has stopped updating positive ATK results

Last Monday, the CCSA resolved to classify all provinces as yellow, indicating the greatest level of surveillance, blue, indicating tourist zones, or green, indicating low surveillance. There are now 46 yellow provinces, 17 blue provinces, and 14 green provinces in the country. According to the plan, the DDC will only record incidents that need hospitalization beginning June 1. In the green and blue provinces, nightlife is returning, with alcohol sales authorized until midnight. Promotions of alcoholic beverages are illegal, as is the sharing of alcoholic beverages, and bartenders and other nightlife employees must wear face masks. Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has discontinued using ATK testing to report Covid-19 infections. According to a CCSA spokesman, another concept for boosting Covid-19 reporting will be presented to the Public Health Ministry’s Emergency Operations Centre tomorrow. Masks are recommended for individuals in the high-risk “608” category, which includes those aged 60 and up,…

Thai business is ecstatic with the government’s green cannabis strategy

The Thai Commerce Ministry is already working on plans to promote hemp fiber in the textile industry, as it has a lot of market potential. Despite their numerous medical benefits, hemp and cannabis were classed as narcotics under Thailand’s Narcotics Act’s Category 5. In the next five years, the global market for hemp-based textiles and clothing is expected to reach more than 140 billion baht, representing a 23 percent rise. Thailand’s government is pursuing a controversial plan to employ hemp in the textile industry as part of the country’s green agenda. Thailand, on the other hand, made history by legalizing cannabis possession and use for medicinal and scientific purposes in 2019. Thai textile exports totaled more than US$1.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, up roughly 14% year on year. The United States, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, and Germany were the top export destinations. Because…