Despite the controversy, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is in discussions with BTS. It is difficult to integrate transportation providers with alternatives for public transportation. The BTSC has been considering combining Rabbit Card, a ticket that covers all means of transportation, with ticketing systems for some time. After the Pink and Yellow lines open, a new joint card might be used. While OTP focuses on one ticket, other collaborations continue. The companies are negotiating a combined MRT/BTS ticket. If the proposed legislation is passed, commuters and users of Bangkok transit will benefit from having a single card for all modes of transportation. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob would submit the suggestion for final approval and ratification to the Cabinet, Council of State, and Parliament if the panel approves a single Bangkok public transportation ticket. Bangkok’s traffic could get less complicated if the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning has its…
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Staff from Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park on Friday saw a group of about ten bottlenose dolphins in the southern part of Maya Bay. The three-year closure of Maya Bay was successful in reintroducing plant and animal species that had vanished as a result of visitor overpopulation. The blacktip shark is the most prominent animal to return to reproduce in the bay. It was “the most gorgeous site she had ever seen,” according to a German woman. August 1 marked the beginning of Maya Bay’s closure, which will last until September 30. Prior to that, it had reopened on January 1 following a 2018 closure. A park ranger told NPR in March that no one would ever consider seeing the local sharks before the park closed, when there may be over 6,000 visitors per day. He claimed that 160 sharks may be observed on a…
The Thai Food and Drug Administration has cleared Favipiravir, Molnupiravir, Remdesivir, and Paxlovid for treatment on Covid virus patients. Dr. Manoon Leechawengongs of Vichaiyut Hospital in Thailand said on Facebook that Thailand must stop administering the ineffective medicine. Thailand should move from Favipiravir to Molnupiravir, which is cheaper. Our neighbors went from Favipiravir to Molnupiravir or Paxlovid. [Government Pharmaceutical Organization] will no longer manufacture, import, or distribute favipiravir. Thai respiratory doctor said antiviral medication raises gout risk due to higher uric acid levels. This 11-month experiment between November 2020 and October 2019 showed minimal to no benefit against coronavirus. Despite being well tolerated by infected individuals, Favipiravir did not reduce viral shedding, delay or prevent the progression to a severe infection, or shorten the time to sustained clinical recovery. Favipiravir increased uric acid by 19.9% compared to placebo. Favipiravir’s ineffectiveness against Covid-19 infections is bad news. Gout may ensue. In…
Because of the terrible flooding in the Rangsit area this week, an irrigation officer in the Thai province of Pathum Thani has been moved. Bowdaeng Takeew is in charge of the Southern Rangsit Operation and Maintenance Project. Thursday, the water in Rangsit rose to a dangerous level. Bowdaeng says that the replacement parts will be sent from outside the country and will arrive in about three days. The water level in the Rangsit Canal went from 1.78 meters in the morning to 1.8 meters in the afternoon, according to the district’s website. On the other hand, he said, water pumps made things easier. He told the RID to move faster with the draining. Nine of Rangsit’s twenty water pumps were not working. Even though no one is sure, it is thought that Bowdaeng moved because the project failed and caused a lot of flooding. A statement from the Royal Irrigation…
Travel sector workers were treated to an opening night extravaganza on the ferry, replete with an open bar, wonderful food, and live music. We don’t know how many weekly excursions there will be. When regular service begins, the ferry will travel from Sattahip’s Chuksamed Terminal to Koh Samui’s Nathon Pier. On Friday afternoon, the test flight left Pattaya and arrived on Koh Samui. Samui Cruise had a launch party after testing the new route between Koh Samui and Pattaya. Different seats, beds, and hotel kinds have different costs, but overnight accommodations cost approximately 3,000 baht. The Seahorse Ferry’s owners were thrilled to begin service. Even though there are no specific dates, service may begin later this month. It boasts reclining chairs, capsule beds, and first-class-style private suites, making it more like a cruise ship than a ferry. Each way takes 12 hours. Pattaya and Samui commence at 5 p.m., and…
According to the head of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, the country’s inclination to set rice prices unnecessarily high relative to its quality is the reason for the decline in the quantity of rice exported from Thailand. Charoen recently proposed establishing a “Rice Board” to enhance and develop new rice breeds. To meet customer demand, according to the president Charoen Laothamatas, new breeds must be developed. He asserted that the board members may develop regulations that are beneficial to all parties. During his four decades in the rice industry, he argued that Thailand had not developed any new rice kinds. Numerous innovative breeds have been discovered or produced by colleges and universities, but according to the speaker, they have not received the necessary development and support to be used for mass production and export. According to Charoen, the Thai government should give high priority to the development of a rice…
According to the report, the most money is spent by tourists between 1 and 3 a.m. Typically, they spend less after 3 a.m. This supports our request for a closing time of 4:00 a.m. Before discussing the new ministerial regulations that would be issued by the Public Health Ministry and the Ministry of Interiors, he noted that the survey findings would be provided to the government. He stated that these groups typically begin dining at 10 p.m. and drinking at 12 a.m., and that the restaurants close shortly after they begin to “enjoy the atmosphere.” The researched regions included popular tourist attractions such as Koh Samui, Phang Nga, and Bangkok’s Khao San Road. Phiphat stated that if the neighborhood rejects the proposal, authorities will consult the neighborhood and resume discussions with the CCSA. He continued, We may be able to offer a specific location where there is no curfew and…
60.96% of respondents stated that calling for a motorbike via an application is significantly more convenient than having to go to taxi stands, in addition to 63.1 % noting that this will provide Bangkokians more transportation options. Additionally, 54.7 percent claimed that this would increase professional chances in the wake of the epidemic, while 40.03 percent claimed that ride-hailing services were more transparent and gave customers advance notice of the fee. Suan Dusit Poll surveyed 607 people between September 2 and 6, and found that 96.54 percent of them supported the Department of Land Transport’s decision to authorize motorcycle taxi services offered through ride-hailing apps. 61.29 percent of respondents said they wanted to see ride-hailing apps’ technology and service quality improve; 55.68 percent wanted additional riders added to the service to keep up with demand; and 50.38 percent wanted accident insurance for passengers to be made a requirement for all…
The Thai tourism governor met with his Greek counterpart in Greece today to promote tourism and highlight shared heritage. Since the Chinese government imposed travel restrictions, the monarchy’s tourism earnings has dropped. More than 14,000 Greeks visited Thailand in 2019, with over 3,000 visiting this year. The two tourism ministries discussed the delays in granting Thai tourists permits to visit Greece. The 2012 cancellation of direct Athens-Bangkok flights should be reversed. She said the two departments’ longstanding cooperation would continue after resolving concerns with direct flights and visas. The Gerachis mansion is still standing in Lopburi, Thailand. China was Thailand’s top tourist destination before COVID-19. Olympia Anastasopoulou and Yuthasak Supasorn met in Athens to revive a 16-year-old tourism cooperation pact. Anastasopoulou predicts that 10,000 individuals will visit Thailand next year. Greece and Thailand are also willing to discuss their shared history. Costantin Gerachi, a Greek adventurer known as Constance Phaulkon…
Alcoholic beverages may only be sold in Thailand between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 12 a.m. Phiphat acknowledged that he had brought up the subject of the closing hours of the entertainment venues with the Covid-19 Situation Administration in August, but they had not responded. The authorities should consider extending the hours of entertainment venue licenses to 4am, he added. Ratchaporn urged the government to enact a special law restricting the sale of alcohol in popular tourist destinations, particularly on the island of Koh Samui. If hours were extended, according to Ratchapon, sales of food and alcohol would rise and tips for employees would rise. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the minister of sports and tourism, said he supported the idea and agreed with the president. According to the Alcohol Beverage Control Act, anyone caught selling alcoholic beverages after business hours faces a 5,000 Baht fine…