The Canadian group found that unrestrained overfishing has reduced the quantity and value of Thai mackerel. As a result, the market for fish is becoming smaller, the majority are imported, and many claim that their flavor has diminished. Greenpeace joined with 23 coastal provinces to raise awareness about the overfishing, catching, sale, and consumption of mackerel and juvenile fish in Thailand. They have created marine animal nurseries in their communities, made the situation public on social media, and exerted pressure on stores to cease selling juvenile fish. Piya Thedyam, president of the Artisanal Fishermen Network of Prachuap Khiri Khan, stated that more juvenile fish are being caught. This impacts small-scale fishers and consumers across the nation. More costly seafood. Our campaign secures food security for the future.” Stop catching, purchasing, and selling juvenile fish, reads the sign on the bridge. Chanklang Kanthong / Greenpeace According to Piya, their campaign has…
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According to reports from Saksayam, the issue with the lengthy line at the taxi service desk at the terminal has been resolved. The waiting area at Suvarnabhumi Airport was extended, and additional parking lots were made available for taxi drivers. The amount of time spent waiting was noted to be 10 minutes for each passenger. On the other side, there has not yet been a solution found for the delayed luggage. Saksayam stated that there is a shortage of human resources within the ground operation teams of each airline. He discovered that the nation’s ailing tourism industry is still recovering from the pandemic, that all airlines reduced their workforce and shrunk their operations to cope with the subsequent economic downturn, and that they require some time to hire more staff in order to do so successfully. According to the findings of Saksayam, Thai Airways (THAI) and Bangkok Airways were the…
On Friday, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob announced that as a first step, the waiting time for passport checks has been lowered from 30 minutes to 15, with immigration authorities spending no more than 1 minute per passport. The previous waiting time was 30 minutes. In the past, airport personnel was employed to fill in for immigration inspectors, but Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered that police officers be trained and placed on standby in order to find a more permanent solution to the problem. While this is going on, a representative for the government named Traisuree Traisaranakul stated that even if the issue of travelers having to wait a long time for their arrival stamps has been resolved, travelers still have to wait a long time for their bags. According to her, this has been an issue for a long time because business owners cut back on the number of…
Across the street from Nice 94, a second, less substantial beer bar complex is now being built. This information is provided at a time when Soi 94 has become an increasingly popular nightlife location. Due to the lower monthly rates on Soi 94, numerous bar owners have relocated their establishments from Soi Bintabaht to Soi 94. The opening of a big new beer bar complex in Hua Hin is an exciting new development in the city’s nightlife. Soi 94 is the location of the brand-new Nice 94 complex, which is located behind Wonderland and Rock Zone. It contains roughly forty bars. Thailand is renowned for both its tourism industry and its lively nightlife. There have been a number of recent additions to the nightlife scene across the nation. In Bangkok, a bartender has built a brand-new pop-up bar that accepts both humans and their pets. Bangkok’s Suwincha Singsuwan bar can…
Yesterday morning, a cruise ship from Singapore anchored off the coast of Patong, bringing with it 3,000 passengers for a brief visit to what is commonly regarded as the most polluted area of Phuket. The Genting Dream, a vessel operated by Resorts World Cruises, arrived in the early morning hours. The ship is now on a five-day cruise that began in Singapore and included stops in Penang, Malaysia, and Phuket, Thailand, so it is evident that the passengers are aware of what to expect on their journey. Representatives from the Kuala Lumpur office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) were there to meet the guests as the cruise liner docked in Phuket. The bulk of passengers is Singaporeans, Malaysians, Indians, Indonesians, and Taiwanese. The Genting Dream has 18 decks and is 335 meters long with 1,674 rooms. It has a passenger capacity of 3,352 people. According to Napasorn Kakai,…
According to the residents, the large number of seagulls that attract tourists has benefited the food businesses, laborers, traders, and fishermen in the area. In Don Hoi Lot, the restaurants and seafood businesses are among the most popular places for travelers. “I’m extremely delighted since Don Hoi Lot has been peaceful for a very long time,” remarked Trader Nopparat, a resident of Don Hoi Lot who is 32 years old. In the beginning, there were only a few seagulls were seen. The number of people, however, continued to increase and has since attracted hundreds more tourists. According to Nation Thailand, during the winter months, seagulls typically migrate to the Bang Pu Recreation Centre in Samut Prakan in order to breed there. The center is yet another popular destination for travelers looking to photograph and feed seagulls. The gulls, according to the authorities, are brown-headed gulls, which belong to the Laridae…
According to data provided by Thai Airways International (THAI), the two countries with the highest number of visitors from Thailand are Japan and Singapore. Recently, Korakot Chatasingha, the chief of advertising for THAI, stated that the number of advance reservations made for the New Year vacations has continually climbed by approximately 65% on average. The cabin factors for flights to Japan, which average approximately 70 percent, are among the highest. As a further measure to cater to the needs of tourists, the airline intends to launch a route between Bangkok and Sapporo in the month of December. According to Korakot, “At the moment, Japanese lines are receiving positive feedback from passengers, particularly tourists from Thailand.” As a result of the Japanese government’s decision to relax some of the measures it had in place to prevent the spread of COVID and to allow a greater number of tourists into the country,…
The Thai baht has been on a tear as of late, but economists believe that this rising trend may soon come to a halt if there is not a significant increase in the number of Chinese visitors to the Kingdom of Thailand. The value of the baht increased by over 6% versus the US dollar during the course of the past month in response to news that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) would reduce the rate at which it is increasing interest rates. Despite the rise in inflation, a revitalized tourism sector has contributed to the expansion of Thailand’s gross domestic product in the third quarter, which increased by 4.5% when compared to the same period in the previous year. The Thai baht has been overbought as a result of the bullish trends, although it was oversold just two months ago, which is an indication that its value would not…
According to Thaniwan, the increase in the number of tourists visiting Khao San Road comes right in time for the High Season, which is a time of celebration in Thailand as well as a fantastic time for the industry. She also mentioned that sales have returned to where they were in 2019 throughout this week. According to projections provided by the Sports Authority of Thailand, the World Cup would bring in more than 40 billion baht for the country of Thailand. But there is some bad news as well. On the other hand, the police have said that they will be investigating local entertainment places to verify that no football betting is taking place. Phanurat Lakboon, Assistant to the Commission-General of the Royal Thai Police, reported to the media that football betting had transitioned from a paper-based system to an internet betting system. Previously, football betting was conducted using a…
Hotels recovering from the Covid-19 outbreak get financial aid. Thai Cabinet extends low-interest loans till June 2023. Loans were offered to help hotels repair properties after several closed due to the pandemic. This morning’s statement extended the program through June 2023 and loosened several criteria. The move helps SME hotels recover from the pandemic. Many tiny properties have crumbled after three years of closure due to a lack of maintenance and revenue. Friendly conditions on small hotel loans enable firms to reinvest in their buildings as tourism grows. They’re low-interest and postponed. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith approved the extension and earmarked 5 billion baht to reinvest in Thai hotels. The program began in June. Two years of interest-only payments and five years to repay the debts. Government Savings Bank offers loans. The Thai government would pay GSB 2% interest for the first two years, up to 200 million baht. The…