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Next month, Air Canada will begin offering direct flights to destinations in Thailand

The new route that Air Canada will start operating the next month was brought to Prayut’s attention, and Trudeau voiced his confidence that it will result in increased revenue for tourism on both the Canadian and Thai sides of the border. The two presidents also discussed the strong ties that bind their countries together, as well as the possibility of initiating a free trade arrangement between Canada and ASEAN, which would lead to an increase in the number of employment available to people in the middle class in both countries. According to Trudeau, Canada is supporting the efforts that ASEAN is doing to put a stop to the unrest in Myanmar. The Prime Minister of Canada stated once again that his country is appalled by the violations of human rights that have been carried out by the military dictatorship in Burma. Both Prime Minister Prayut of Thailand and Prime Minister…

Residents of a Chiang Rai region were subjected to months of toxic hydrogen cyanide exposure

People living in Thailand near the Myanmar border have been suffering for several months as a result of unknowingly inhaling poisonous hydrogen cyanide (HCN) released by a plant in Myanmar. The location of this factory was Myanmar. Over the past few months, residents of the Mae Sai region of the Ching Rai province have complained about a horrible odor and what appear to be low-lying, white clouds hovering over their homes. Residents have complained of continuous headaches, dizziness, coughing, and chest difficulties since they began breathing in the contaminated air. According to a Thai citizen who spoke with the media, the gas caused him to cough up blood. He stated this in a contemptuous manner, and I quote: “The locals can survive. In the end, each and every one of us will expire. I would like to thank you for your assistance and exceptional collaboration. Locals are furious that people…

A rebate of 200 million Thai baht will be applied to Thailand’s World Cup television license

Anucha Nakasai, the Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister, reported today that Thailand wanted a greater discount, but the final price given by FIFA is US$39 million, which is equivalent to 1.4 billion baht. This is down from the previous asking price of US$45 million, which was equivalent to 1.6 billion baht. The minister disclosed that the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) was successful in raising 600 million baht in order to purchase the license. PTT, Thai Beverage, and True Corporation each contributed an additional 400 to 500 million baht, bringing the total amount still owed to approximately 400 million baht. Anucha continued by saying that in order to alleviate some of the financial burdens, the government has reached out to a number of businesses operating in the private sector. If the government is unable to raise the requisite monies, the absolute worst thing that can happen…

Visitors are drawn to the province in Northern Thailand because of its lush lotus blossoms

In one of the provinces in northern Thailand, the abundant pink lotus blooms are luring tourists to the area. Over 100 rai of land in the lake and swamp known as Bueng Boraphet, which is located in the province of Nakhon Sawan, is currently covered in lotuses. According to a member of staff at the office of the Bueng Boraphet Wildlife Sanctuary, the lotuses have been flowering since the beginning of this month. The employee stated that it is anticipated that the lotuses will blossom throughout the marshes at the beginning of December. The Bueng Boraphet wetland and lake complex is home to Thailand’s largest collection of freshwater marshes and lakes. Those interested in flowers can hire a private boat operator to have a closer look at the lotuses. According to Nation Thailand, the starting price for an hourly rental of a boat with 12 seats is 600 baht. Those…

Songkhla hotels request extended opening hours at the Malaysian border

Local businesses will benefit from longer operation hours, while Malaysia will enjoy a rise in the number of tourists. The daily expenditures of Malaysian tourists amount to approximately 5,000 baht, or approximately US$140. According to a report, nightclubs can earn an additional 100,000 baht (about $2,800) for every hour they remain open. If restaurants and bars remained open until 4 am, the residents’ daily income would increase by 400,000 baht, or $11,000 USD. Sitthiphong laughed at the idea that they should first test their concept in Hat Yai. He is confident that the new regime will be successful if applied first in Ban Dan Nok and then in Hat Yai. Businesses in Hat Yai have profited from Malaysian tourists, especially during election seasons in Malaysia, because these tourists choose to stay for longer periods of time and visit more destinations. On their route to Hat Yai and other places in…

Emirates will soon provide first-class passengers with vegan options for meals

In recognition of World Vegan Day, which takes place on November 1st, and with the intention of catering to wealthy vegans who travel in the most opulent categories, Emirates Airlines has begun offering vegan meals in its first-class cabins. Regular passengers in coaches will not be able to hear the excitement surrounding plant-based meals since they will still be required to place their orders in advance or eat (or not eat) the mystery meat of airline goop. These passengers will also not be able to see the menus for these meals. The vegan initiative is being spearheaded by Emirates Airline Catering, which boasts the title of “biggest airline caterer in the world” and recruits chefs from 69 different nations. On the plant-based menu, there are more than 180 different recipes available to choose from. Each and every one of them has received the seal of approval from judging panels comprised…

New direct flight from Oman to Phuket is now available

On Monday, there was a first-ever direct flight from Oman to Phuket International Airport. The flight originated in Muscat. The Oman Air flight landed in Phuket after departing from Muscat, the capital of Oman. According to the article by The Phuket Express, the flight had a total of 162 passengers, all of whom were given HKT souvenirs upon their arrival. Recent months have witnessed the introduction of a number of brand-new direct airline options to Phuket. On November 12, the flagship airline of Russia made the announcement that it would be increasing the number of weekly flights departing from Russia to Phuket by 14. This occurred a little less than two weeks following the joyful return of Russian airlines to Phuket. The very first flight operated by LOT Polish Airlines arrived in Phuket on November 7th. From Warsaw to Phuket, there were a total of 252 people on the trip.…

Phang Nga has been visited by one million tourists so far this year

According to a story from Nation Thailand, Governor Ekkarat stated that the province planned to attract 10 million tourists from both inside and outside of Thailand and anticipated generating at least 1 billion baht in revenue. While Phang Nga has been visited by one million people so far in 2018, it was reported in September that Phuket, which is also a popular destination for vacationers, has already welcomed four million people so far in 2018. As of the 26th of October, Thailand had already exceeded the 7 million mark in terms of the number of international tourists who visited the country. In 2019, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates receiving approximately 18 million tourists from other countries. While the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is setting its sights on short-haul markets such as Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, it is not getting its hopes up for an influx…

The launch of Google Wallet in the Thai market

The fact that boarding cards for AirAsia and tickets for Thai Ticket Major may both be stored in a wallet makes it much simpler to go through security. Google Wallet makes use of a “fake” debit card that has a number for an account that does not actually exist. Your bank account information will remain private as a result of this action. According to the individual in charge of Google Thailand’s Southeast Asia Digital Economy Report 2022, digital payments are on track to become the standard by the year 2022. According to Aileen Chew, a member of the Mastercard team who serves as the country manager for Thailand and Myanmar, “Thailand is a fantastic illustration of how Mastercard envisions the future of digital payment systems functioning. The ways in which Thais manage their finances and pay for goods and services have been revolutionized as a result of the advent of…

Infections with the COVID-19 virus rose by 12.8% in the past week

Since the majority of patients had the Covid-19 vaccine and produced potent antibodies, this outbreak ought to be less severe. The drugs molnupiravir, paxlovid, and remdesivir are of great caliber and efficiency. The number of ill patients and fatalities remained relatively constant even as Covid infections increased. Unvaccinated individuals were more inclined to express criticism.On November 12, 329 patients developed lung inflammation, and 178 COVID infection patients required ventilators. Most people who need breathing assistance in the previous week were either unvaccinated or hadn’t received a booster shot. The CDC predicted that there would be a spike in diseases as a result of Thailand’s Covid alert being downgraded, which occurred at the same time that more travelers and crowds were present. Older people who hadn’t received vaccinations were advised by the DDC deputy director-general to stay indoors. To prevent unintentional disease spread, people who frequently visit high-risk locations, such as…