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…
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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…
The Central Department Store Co., a subsidiary of Central Retail Corporation, approved the funds to increase from 2023 to 2027. Central has never stopped coming up with new ideas and inventing things in order to improve the shopping experiences of its clients. In keeping with our goal to be “the department store for all Thais,” we seek to be a true and sustainable “Thai House of Brands,” where consumers may find Thai and foreign fashion and home items. The majority of the 19 crown jewel properties are located in prominent European cities and have been for more than a century, he explains. 20% will go toward developing and advancing IT. According to Bron, a facelift will boost sales by 1.7% in five years. The company’s “ALL AT CENTRAL” 75th anniversary marketing campaign. This campaign will cost 500 million Thai Baht, according to Bron. This shows how well the business’s luxury…
Over 200 homes in the Kwaeng area of Rayong have flooded as a result of the torrential rain and flash flooding that have engulfed Thailand this week. Because a catfish farmer asked to purchase the chicken carcasses to feed his catfish, Kamnan said that it wasn’t entirely a waste. In the Ban Na subdistrict, a total of 13 villages were entirely submerged by the floodwaters. Rescue personnel are using boats to evacuate all 13 residents.In yesterday’s flood in Rayong province, a songtaew truck carrying 15 students came dangerously close to being carried away. At the poultry farm owned by Kamnan Boonsueb in the Ban Na subdistrict, all six houses flooded, with the water level in some areas exceeding one meter. Kamnan calculates that the overall damages will be at least 10 million baht.The horrifying event was captured on camera…Havoc has been caused by flash flooding in the capital and its…
In 2022 will see another Phanom Rung Festival. Visitors can enjoy a procession, religious ritual, entertainment, and Isaan street food. Visitors gathered this morning at Phanom Rung Historical Park in Buriram, Isaan, to see a solar phenomenon that only occurs four times a year. Today is the year’s third solar eclipse. Many Thais gathered at Phanom Rung Historical Park this morning to view the sunrise via the 15 doors. 5.50 am: People began to gather. Solar phenomena are rare. On September 9 and 10, tourists can see the temple’s famed dawn. Phanom Rung Temple located on Phanom Rung mountain in Chaloemprakiat, Tapek, Buriram. According to folklore, it was a dark morning and the light was poor. Phanom Rung, which means “great mountain” in Khmer, shows the language’s growth. This place is notable because of the sun phenomenon visible through the temple door. Four times a year: September 8–10, October 5–7,…