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Covid-19’s isolation in a Thai “hospitel” will end on September 1

Thai people who have 30-baht health cards get care that is almost free. The secretary-general of the National Health Security Office, Dr. Jadet Thammatatari, said that people with Covid should call hotline 1330 to find out about treatment options (NHSO). Dr. Attaphon Limpanyalert says that the NHSO is making it easier for Covid-19 patients in Bangkok to get care. NHSO and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration talked about building a kiosk that would put Covid-19 patients in touch with doctors. We’ll start in neighborhoods and near shopping areas in Bangkok. People with Bangkok Covid-19 will find it easier to get care. The doctor determines inpatient vs. outpatient care. The doctor said that the number of “hospitel” beds is going down because more patients want to be alone at home. The Thai Hotels Association promoted the word “hotels” during Thailand’s third Covid outbreak last year, when hospitals were full. Covid-19 patients in…

Pattaya nightclub serves complimentary dinners on Thai Mother’s Day

The Stones House nightclub is situated on Pattaya’s well-known Walking Street, a popular gathering place for tourists and revelers. Amporn Kaewsang, the club’s proprietor, collaborated with her team to serve patrons a variety of delectable Thai dishes. But last Friday night saw a line-up of families in front of the club. On August 12, the birthday of Queen Sirikit, Thailand celebrates Mother’s Day. The ceremonies for Mother’s Day and the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit begin early in the morning with alms-giving. Like in the US, Mother’s Day is not a national holiday in many nations. In Thailand, the day off from work is customary. Som tam, or papaya salad, was one among the foods served. They distributed cookies, water, and other things as well. Both patrons and personnel adhered to Covid-19 rules, which included donning masks and washing their hands often. In order to gain virtue, people present…

E. coli-infected Chiang Mai waterfall

Infections in small children are particularly serious, so call a doctor if you suspect E. coli. E. coli contamination is widespread. Dr. Rungsrit warns that the waterfall’s lovely appearance masks hazardous microorganisms. The doctor doesn’t know who’s responsible for fixing the long-standing problem. “It’s tragic that we’ve let nature deteriorate.” This issue has lasted years. Doctor warns against drinking or washing face in waterfall. “There’s a beautiful waterfall on the left side of Doi Suthep before the Khun Kan bend near the viewpoint. Tourists, runners, and cyclists regularly rest near the waterfall. Face-washing is common. People drink from the waterfall. Recently, water samples from mountain sources were analyzed. This waterfall was E. coli-contaminated. Dr. Rungsrit Kanjanavanit, a Green Globe-winning conservationist and cardiology professor at Chiang Mai University, warns that a popular waterfall on Doi Suthep mountain is teeming with E. coli bacteria from human feces. The doctor says the results…

4am alcohol curfew may boost revenue, criminality, and deaths

People who are against the idea are worried that it will let people drink and party for a few more hours, which could be very bad. Supporters of the current plan to let bars and clubs stay open and sell alcohol until 4 a.m. in some tourist provinces think that this will give people who spend money more time to drink and party. The deputy director of the center says that the World Health Organization recommends alcohol curfews to prevent deaths, injuries, and other problems caused by drinking, and that while sales may go up a little, violence and deaths are likely to follow. The Centre of Alcohol Studies at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Maha Sarakham University thinks that if more people drink, there will be more injuries and deaths caused by alcohol. They don’t like the idea of letting entertainment places stay open every night for two hours…

Massive throngs descend onto Surat Thani for another long weekend

Over the course of the three-day weekend, both domestic and foreign tourists flocked to Surat’s well-known islands. The popularity of diving in Koh Tao and an occasion in Koh Samui, they claimed, were to blame for the increase in visitors to the islands. Over the holiday weekend, 57,000 tourists came to the province of Surat Thani, helping to make it a successful long weekend for the tourism industry in southern Thailand. The leader of TAT Surat Thani asserted that the excellent weather over the weekend played a significant role in increasing traffic. The addition of 32,604 Thai nationals over the holiday weekend brought the overall number of travellers to 57,243. Particularly on all three of the well-known islands, the sea has recently been lovely and worth viewing. A full moon party was hosted on Koh Phangan, a trail race was held on Koh Samui, and many people went scuba diving…

Will Thailand be the first nation in SE Asia to legalize same-sex unions?

The Thai parliament has also received a proposal that would skip the “civil union” phase and proceed directly to the final step. Although the specifics are still being worked out, recent developments include the decriminalization of Kratom, Pride marches staged across Thailand this year, and demonstrators who dared to discuss constitutional amendments that included the “K” word. What is ahead for the nation led by a conservative military-affiliated administration? Thailand is prepared to be the first country in Southeast Asia to accept same-sex unions and even complete marriage equality. The Thai parliament has received and approved proposals for both, with first reading. Many of this year’s Pride Marches, many of which were held for the first time in more than a decade in various cities and villages, loudly and proudly asserted the rights of Thailand’s LGBT population to full and equal rights under the law. It might be the complete…

Currently, it is thought that around 1,000 hotels in Phuket are “illegal”

An environmental impact assessment must be finished by hotels with more than 80 rooms or 4,000 square meters in size. Hotels were unable to request government assistance because the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the initial quasi-government body set up following the 2014 military coup and disbanded in 2019, never passed a law allowing them to do so. As a result, the hotel laws could not grant the extension. The property must first cancel any condominium or residential estate registrations before it can be turned into a hotel, under the legislation. 53 percent of the investigated properties were found to have violated the building control laws. Of the 994 small hotels that require renovation or improvement, just 91 have finished the job. The most frequent law that the hotels were found to be breaking was the environmental law. The Deputy Phuket Governor claimed that a number of illegal…

Pattaya Police Station was given a “satisfactory” score in a yearly evaluation

On the evaluation, the Pattaya Police Station received a 90% rating. A foreign beachgoer was recruited by the police to pose as a tourist who was intoxicated, armed, and out of control. The review occurs while Pattaya Police experiences a number of developments. The station had previously said in May that a’specialized’ unit will be established to keep an eye on any inappropriate incidents in tourist hotspots or crimes against tourists. Police performance was evaluated in the following areas: general service, administration of the criminal justice system, security of people and property, traffic control and management, individual management and development, and police drills and tactics. In order to be ready for interactions with “armed, inebriated, and belligerent foreign visitors,” Pattaya Police assembled on Jomtien beach in June. This week’s arrest of a key suspect in robberies from the city’s Indian tourists was a success for the Pattaya Police. It’s difficult…

AirAsia X will earn 261 billion baht in 2022

The fourth quarter’s net loss of 5.19 billion baht, as opposed to the second quarter’s losses of 267 million baht, reduced the net profit for the year. The Kuala Lumpur-based airline AirAsia X reported overall revenue of 3.49 billion baht for the 2022 fiscal year, with fourth-quarter revenue of just 853 million baht. While overcoming the challenges posed by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions and rules that slow down travel, the low-cost airline is renewing its goals to meet the regions with the greatest demand for passengers and cargo. Fuel costs are a significant issue for airlines, as they now make up 35% of operating expenses, up from a prior maximum of 30%. Additionally, even though oil prices are starting to gradually decline, the aviation industry won’t be significantly impacted for some time. Operating and fuel costs are also impacted by the depreciation of the ringgit (and the baht). AirAsia X stated…

Visa extensions for tourists to Thailand will be available in October

Beginning on October 1 of this year, the extension of the 30-day foreign visitor exemption period will be 45 days. The new visa extensions are a part of Thai government efforts to strengthen the country’s tourism sector. Officials have provided a range of estimations for the total number of international visitors expected in the country this year. The CCSA said on Wednesday that the 15-day visa-on-arrival scheme would be extended to 30 days in the interim. The extra visas are good until March 31, 2023. In October, the authorities will proclaim Covid-19 to be widespread, claims Dr. Taweelip. The “Land of Smiles” will welcome 9.3 million foreign visitors in 2022, according to a prediction made in July by the Tourism and Sports Ministry. 3.3 million foreign visitors traveled to Thailand between January and July of this year, according to the Thai Tourism Authority. Dr. Taweesilp claims that extending their stay…