This week, the Icelandic ambassador from the Icelandic Embassy in Beijing flew to Phuket, where he met with the Phuket Governor, Narong Woonciew, at the Phuket Governor’s Lounge in Provincial Hall. The Phuket Public Relations Department says that the two people got together to talk about the possibility of opening a consulate on the island and bringing more tourists from Iceland. After the Icelandic ambassador asked about the safety of Icelandic tourists visiting Phuket, Narong, the governor of the island, talked about the safety measures that are in place to protect all tourists. There were more people at the conference, including an Honorary Consul of Norway. Thailand has recently had diplomatic talks with a number of European countries, including Iceland and Norway, to promote tourism and business partnerships. On October 6, the Norwegian ambassadors to Iceland and Thailand got together in Oslo. In a statement, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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According to TAT projections, more than three million people are expected to travel throughout the country this month. During the current holiday weekend, it is expected that Phuket would generate a total of two billion baht. According to the head of the Phuket TAT office, a total of 24,370 international passengers landed on 137 flights operated by 29 different airlines between October 13 and 16. There will be 28,038 persons flying on domestic flights from the 217 international aircraft that will land in Phuket. The director predicts that hotel occupancy will reach 39% throughout the holiday weekend, with around 153,000 tourists visiting the island province. Tourism industry officials expect that more than three million individuals will travel throughout the month’s two holiday periods. The holiday began on Thursday, the first day honoring the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. Locals and foreign tourists have…
Thailand announced a Long-Term Resident program in September for “Work-from-Thailand Professionals,” nomads. Visa applications from inside the nation cost $1,300. Virtual nomads are not included in Thailand’s ludicrous new visa regulations. Whoever wrote the rules, likely entrusted with creating a “digital nomad” visa, didn’t grasp the job. Remote workers must have earned $80,000 annually for two years before applying. If this revenue isn’t from traditional work, it will be hard to substantiate. Applicants must work for a publicly traded corporation or a private company with $150 million in revenue in the three years before the visa application. Mofo! You’ll also need five years in “related domains of present employment,” whatever that means. Applicants must have a master’s degree, intellectual property, or Series A funding if they don’t meet these requirements. In Thailand, a digital nomad is a man who quit his high-paying work at a Fortune 500 business after two…
Even after the Chinese embassy reinstated the X1 visa in August, many students still couldn’t afford the trip. He stated that the group had chosen a charter flight to save money. The charity will send 260 kids to China on October 25. The company has scheduled the sixth journey for November 10. Teenagers must spend seven days alone and three days at home for health inspections before they can go outside or to school. According to Chinese diplomat Han Zhiqiang, Thai students will be among the first to return to China whenever it reopens. Chinese students have just started attending classes again due to the coronavirus pandemic. Han declared in August that his educational counselors would help Thai students return home once Covid-19 was under control. Thai students will be among the first to return home, assuming the Chinese government permits it. There are signs that a large number of…
The government anticipates that the enhanced LTR visa will attract one million individuals annually, thereby bolstering the economic recovery following Covid-19. The government anticipates a windfall of 1 trillion baht. 50,000 baht is not much money. As with all lovely things, there is a catch. Foreigners are required by the Thai government to jump through hoops and mount tall obstacles. Each group must satisfy the requirements. Foreigners who wish to reside in Thailand must possess $1 million in assets and earn $80,000 annually. They must also invest $500,000 in Thai real estate or other assets. Foreign retirees and specialists are need to earn $80,000 annually. These international specialists must have five years of industry experience. Foreigners who wish to work in Thailand must earn a minimum of $80,000 per year and have worked for at least five years in firms with $150 million in revenue over the previous three years.…
Following the recent massacre at a daycare center in the province of Nong Bua Lamphu, the Prime Minister of Thailand has stated that the country’s laws on firearms and listed drugs will be properly enforced. The move comes as the nation struggles to come to terms with the tragic shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 36 people, including 24 children, and prompted many people to advocate for more gun control laws. The announcement was made by Prayut Chan-o-cha during a cabinet meeting that also included the newly appointed national police commander. According to the Bangkok Post, it was decided that rules regarding firearms and ammunition would be vigorously enforced, with a particular emphasis placed on the acquisition of gun permits and licenses in order to possess or carry firearms. The members of the Cabinet and the authorities in charge of law enforcement came to the conclusion that permits to…
Bear 747 won Katmai’s annual Fat Bear Week event. Bear wins again. Bear 747 earned 68,105 votes, beating Bear 901 with 56,876 votes. Fat Bear Week celebrates the park’s bears’ accomplishments before hibernation. Fat Bear Tuesday became Bear Week in 2015. The tournament honors Katmai’s brown bears as they gain weight for hibernation. Katmai park rangers select 12 bears and give mid-July and early-September pictures. Fans voted for their favorite hibernating bear on October 5. The bears battle it out in head-to-head knockout rounds. Katmai National Park’s Brooks River is home to the world’s largest brown bears. Bears must bulk up before winter to survive. Each bear consumes 500lbs of Brooks River salmon to prepare for winter. They use stored fat for energy and lose a third of their body fat in winter. They’re more likely to survive the cold months if they gain weight. Bear 747, the champion of…
Even though there is no longer a necessity for foreigners to undergo forced quarantine, they are still expected to have their health checked and complete rapid Covid tests, according to the Bangkok Post. Travelers are only required to monitor their health for the first week after entering the nation, and they can administer the necessary tests themselves. Prior to the outbreak, Taiwan was a popular holiday destination because to its bustling towns, which were recognized for their delectable cuisine, as well as the country’s magnificent natural beauty and scuba diving chances. When countries began to reopen their borders to international travelers, Taiwanese and foreign residents were once again free to leave and enter the country; however, they were required to undertake a two-week quarantine period at home or in a hotel. Eva Airways and China Airlines, the two largest international airlines of Taiwan, have been working diligently to restore flights…
Thailand may soon sell five meth pills. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants to categorize anyone with five or more methamphetamine pills as a “drug dealer” and give them a lengthier prison sentence. Thai Prime Minister Prayut declared war on narcotics Thursday in reaction to childcare deaths in Nong Bua Lamphu. The killer abused methamphetamine despite having no narcotics in his system. The former police officer is being prosecuted for drug use. Thailand’s news focuses on methamphetamine-related violence. The most popular synthetic drug in Southeast Asia is affordable. A UN research found 1 billion methamphetamine pills across east and southeast Asia in 2014. Thailand calls meth with caffeine yaba (crazy drug). Yaba costs 30 baht for each pill but can be purchased for 10 baht. Crystal methamphetamine, or “Ice,” is less frequent than crushed, caffeine-infused meth. Prayut Chan-o-cha asked Prawit Wongsuwan to examine misused monies. Prime Minister Prayut attended Tuesday’s…
Director of PAL Lucio C. Tan III quoted his father, chairman, and CEO of PAL Lucio C. Tan, as stating… “Philippine Airlines is prepared to assist in the revitalization of the Philippines’ domestic and international air travel markets, to service the demands of global citizens, particularly overseas Filipinos, and to actively contribute to the rehabilitation of the Philippine economy.” “Philippine Airlines is prepared to contribute to the revitalization of the Philippines’ domestic and international air transport markets” “Our mission as the flag carrier is more important than ever, and we are grateful for the opportunity to recover from the pandemic and continue to carry out this task to the best of our ability.” Our mission as the flag carrier is more important than ever. Thai Airways announced in August that, as part of its reorganization efforts, it will rent three extra aircraft and hire 600 additional employees this year. The…