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…
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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…
Face masks are still common in Thailand even though the Covid-19 outbreak has passed. In Thailand, you could see people wearing masks on domestic flights, but are they required? Face masks are still advised to be worn in busy areas despite the Thai government making them “optional” back in June. The announcement, which said, “The wearing of a mask is now an optional practice so that people can now live more in line with normal circumstances,” was published in the Royal Gazette. The Ministry of Population Health only advises the general public to wear a mask when they are living with others in a crowded space, in public gatherings where they can’t maintain social distance, or in places that are poorly ventilated in order to lower the risk of infection transmission. Most people abide by requests to wear face masks on trains, as shown on the BTS Sky Train in…
59% of Italian tourists to the UK in 2016 cited the Royal family as a reason to visit. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Queen had friendly relations. She visited Thailand and praised the King for preserving the nation’s past while advancing society. She died peacefully, according to a tweet from the British Royal Family. The Thai government requires all ministries to fly half-staff for three days starting September 11. 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Palace in Scotland. Her 70-year reign was second-longest in history. Since the Queen’s death, many mourners have gathered at Buckingham Palace in London. The UK’s royal past and tourist attractions attract visitors from around the world. Nearly 50,000 people attend State banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions, and Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace. The Queen will be remembered worldwide. 2.5 million tourists visited Buckingham Palace and the Royal Palaces in 2014, injecting £55 million into the…
The ministers announced that both countries would focus on economic cooperation after their trade had increased by around 30% this year following the debate. Don revealed that the Thai government would host the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JC) conference, which will take place in Thailand in October to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries. Lavrov pledged that Russia would fulfill Thailand’s needs for energy, food, and fertilizer. The two countries’ young would also improve their exchange of cultural and educational ideas. “We have reaffirmed our resolve to share fully our views of everything happening, and we are grateful to our Thai colleagues for a balanced, objective, and responsible attitude toward what is happening in and around Ukraine,” the minister said.Lavrov also expressed his gratitude to Thailand for upholding its impartial stance towards the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine. To meet with Sergey Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, Don…
Bangkok’s canals are breaking under the greatest rain in 20 years. Tuesday night’s rainfall flooded waterways. Bang Khen has received 170 mm of rain since Tuesday, the most in 20 years, according to the governor. Kong Prem Prachakon and Klong Lat Phrao canals are currently flooding. The Bang Khen roundabout and new electric rails are inundated. The governor said the new pipes hindered drainage, causing the floods. He said that despite the government’s best efforts, rising canal water levels have made highway flooding impossible. Chardchart recommends drivers to schedule trips based on the weather to avoid flooding. So many automobiles were trapped that military trucks sent to help flood victims couldn’t reach them quickly. We’ve learned from these mistakes and will improve. The governor warned inhabitants of Bang Khen, Lat Phrao, Don Muang, and Chatuchak to be careful as severe rain is expected. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced floods in…