The government thinks that the new PDPA law will help Thailand raise its digital economy to international levels. Because the PDPA is new to Thailand, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has tasked the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, as well as pertinent departments, with assisting the country’s SMEs in understanding it. The government plans to issue eight legislative declarations related to the Personal Data Protection Act before the end of the month, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses.The statute was created to protect an individual’s personal information, such as name and address, sex, and race, from being misused or stolen by corporations or third parties. On June 1, the PDPA went into force for the first time.Those who violate the act and cause harm to members of the public might face up to a year in prison and a fine of up to 5 million baht in criminal…
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Thailand used to draw 40 million tourists every year, bringing in 3 trillion baht in revenue, but since 1972, a regulation barring the sale of alcohol between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. has been in place, based on the outmoded belief that drunk civil workers will not work successfully. The Kla Party, led by former finance minister and long-serving Democrat Korn Chatikavanij, has gathered traction in recent weeks, with members calling for a variety of reforms, including the legalization of gambling to help the economy. Regulations prohibiting licensed vendors from selling alcoholic beverages between 2 and 5 p.m., according to Thanakorn Kuptajit, a former head of the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association, will not prevent people from buying alcohol. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, which limits the hours during which alcoholic beverages can be sold, has to be amended because it remains a barrier for tourism businesses already…
Mangrove forests, which limit the height and velocity of oncoming waves, help to mitigate tsunamis. They also serve as a home for a wide variety of flora and animals. The programme was unveiled last year, with the airline offering to plant one tree for every plane ticket booked in a month. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flag carrier, has planted 999 mangrove trees in the Khlong Khon Mangrove Forest in Samut Songkram, central Thailand, as part of their “1 Ticket, 1 Tree” effort. The 999 saplings were planted last week by a group of roughly 50 volunteers, including Cathay Pacific workers and trade agent partners. The airline anticipates that by planting trees, it will be able to offset at least some of the carbon emissions produced by its 186 planes. In addition to absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, mangrove forests also serve as a natural tsunami barrier. The airline has…
Some Thai netizens expressed sympathy for the drivers, while others shared their experiences riding the public bus on a rainy day. A video of water flowing inside the bus from a damaged bus window was posted in the comments by one netizen. The driver’s name is unknown, but netizens have informed other social media followers that he is in charge of bus number 205, which runs from Khlong Toey to The Mall Thapa shopping center. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority’s officials were humiliated when a bus driver drove his vehicle with an umbrella over his head to keep the rain off. The bus driver posted a photo of himself on Facebook to inform his superiors that the ancient bus he runs is in serious need of repair. The post, unsurprisingly, went viral. “Water leaked when the roof cracked,” reads the caption on the Facebook page that accompanies the photo. Because…
Piphat said he doesn’t want to hurt guests’ feathers by enforcing the onerous daily alcohol sales prohibition at specified hours when they arrive. He also indicated that the government expects to get between 25 and 30,000 foreign tourists starting July 1. I’m glad it only took them a few decades to figure this out, as it took them decades to figure out so many other things.He expects at least 7.5 million people by the end of 2022, with a goal of boosting that number to 10 million. The afternoon drinking ban has always baffled Thais and foreigners alike, and there have been a variety of arguments for it, none of which are historically correct. The relaxation of the prohibition, however, will not apply to convenience stores “at least initially,” according to Piphat. I have no notion what that implies. To say the least, you’ll get a variety of answers depending…
Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Varawut Silpa-archa, outlined various risks to the country’s waters last week at a World Oceans Day ceremony in Phuket. Pollution, poor seawater quality, overfishing, and climate change were among them. Tourism sites like Koh Larn have experienced an increase in visitors after Thailand’s Covid-19 travel restrictions were loosened. Maya Bay, a wildlife hotspot that was closed for three years, saw the comeback of various plant and animal species that had vanished as a result of people overcrowding the beach and surrounding areas. Boats entering the bay and mooring damaged much of the natural coral before the closure. Old electric insulators were used to create the artificial reefs. Discarded fishing nets are another problem for Thailand’s marine biodiversity, killing and hurting species like dolphins and sea turtles. Surrounding Koh Larn, 200 reefs were built, and around Koh Sak, 100. While Thai officials aim to…
Global energy price swings will persist, according to ERC Secretary-General Khomgrich Tantravanich, as long as the US and its allies’ war and sanctions against Russia continue. Thailand’s increased power tariff, which is made up of the base and fuel tariffs, is due to the need to import more liquefied natural gas, which is costly but necessary for electricity generation, according to the ERC. They had already promised to spend 80 billion baht (0.24 baht per unit) to subsidize the fuel tariff rate between May and August, alleging that without the financial support, power prices would have climbed to 4.4 baht per unit. The base price pertains to the cost of power plants and distribution networks, whereas the fuel tariff is primarily driven by rising fuel costs as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues. The price increased to US$20-30 per metric million standard cubic feet per day, compared to less than US$10 per…
Thailand appears to be loosening a slew of regulations recently. Thailand’s CCSA stated yesterday that, beginning July 1, it will relax its infamous alcohol sales prohibition from 2 to 5 p.m., at least in hotels. Restaurants and tourist attractions may offer alcohol during this time, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, at the discretion of province governors. The daily booze prohibition between 2 and 5 p.m. has perplexed Thais and foreigners for decades, and there have been numerous explanations for the ban, none of which are historically correct. To say the least, depending on who you ask, you’ll receive a variety of explanations, including from the officials and cops who have been in charge of the prohibition for decades. Phiphat emphasized that eliminating the prohibition might have a significant positive impact on Thailand’s tourism business, which has been perplexed by the ‘ban’ from 2 to 5 p.m. for…
While there has been much talk about foreigners returning to Thailand since the November 1 launch of the Thailand Pass, there is now a pent-up demand for Thai outbound travel, particularly regional and short-haul journeys. Domestic travel is also becoming more popular among Thais, with 18% of Thai respondents expecting to take one. This is a 5-point increase starting in 2021. Summer vacations were booked by 69 percent of Thai visitors, up 25% from 2021. Despite the fact that the economy continues to be the top concern for visitors, 66 percent of Thai respondents said they will maintain or slightly reduce their travel spending. This summer, Thai tourists spent an average of 62,800 baht, up 18 percent from 2021. According to Marie Duchesne-Ferchal, Europ Assistance’s head of products and marketing, Thais are yearning to get free after being imprisoned for two years. Thais are increasingly opting for ‘workations,’ according to…
In some districts, entertainment venues will be allowed to stay open until 2 a.m., while in others, they will be allowed to close at 1 a.m. International travelers can report their symptoms on the Thailand Pass website if they feel ill while in Thailand. When additional information becomes available, we’ll keep you informed. The 77 provinces of Thailand will be certified as “Green” zones (or monitoring regions), allowing entertainment establishments to open across the country. After the modification takes effect, the CCSA will send out another message. According to Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, wearing a mask in open, outside conditions is optional in Thailand. The CCSA met with Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Ministry of Public Health this afternoon to discuss the Thailand Pass, “zones,” closing hours for entertainment venues, face masks, and temperature checks. Random document checks will be undertaken at the airport, according to the CCSA, and…