Aquaverse, the first theme park produced by Columbia Pictures, is the world’s first. Twenty minutes from Pattaya, they opted for Bang Saray. It features attractions and rides based on Hotel Transylvania, Jumanji, Zombieland, Bad Boys, The Emoji Movie, and Ghostbusters. The attraction for all ages would combine theme parks with water parks. There will be Thai and other restaurants, themed zones, water and land attractions, and more. The event will feature live acts, unique venues, and retail businesses. There are exhilarating waterslides and calming activities like a huge jacuzzi in the water park area. The first wave pool theater in the world allows guests to watch movies while relaxing in a wave pool. There are drop slides and a kid’s section for larger kids. Amazon Falls and Sony Pictures Entertainment constructed 35 rai in Pattaya. The 80-acre park will be inaugurated in two stages. Reports indicate that Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse…
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UN disaster risk and meteorological agencies found that countries without early warning systems are eight times more dangerous than those with them. Governments can plan for storms, floods, heatwaves, and droughts with advance warning. Extreme weather is becoming more common, and countries must prepare for climate change. UN report: half the globe is unprepared for calamities. Half the world’s countries lack early warning systems as climate change increases natural disasters and harsh weather. Without improved indicators, lives could be lost. Next month at COP27, the UN will present an action plan. All countries must have early warning systems within five years. Antonio Guterres criticized climate change and its unjust repercussions. The UN report recommends that every country implement multi-hazard early warning systems. Half have such systems. The poorest nations are the least prepared for natural disasters and extreme weather. Less than half of the world’s least developed countries have multi-hazard…
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…
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…