In response to the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand, Google Maps has introduced a new feature that makes it simple to locate a location at which you can charge your vehicle. After seeing a year-over-year increase of 350% in the number of searches for electric vehicle charging stations in the kingdom, Google decided to roll out the new feature. Launch the app, and then search for electric vehicle charging stations to locate a list of chargers in your immediate area. The power rating is presented, giving drivers the ability to select either a quick or a leisurely charging option for their vehicles. There are currently 1,200 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Thailand, the most majority of which are located in and around the country’s capital. The federal government virtually doubled its goal of installing 750 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations around the country by the end…
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According to the tourism sector in Thailand, South Korea needs to loosen its visa requirements to draw more Thai visitors. After the Covid-19 epidemic receded on April 1, South Korea removed its travel bans, but the Thai tourist board is concerned that it didn’t go far enough. The Thai tourism board warned South Korea to step up efforts or risk losing these tourists. South Korean tourism rivals are alarmed. According to them, the government’s strict rules are sending Thai tourists to other nations that are willing to accept their money. Thai travel agencies and tour operators were asked by Gyeonggi Vacation Organization (GTO) and Korean Air to promote new tourist destinations in Gyeonggi, a suburb of Seoul. According to the Global Tourism Observatory, Thailand was the Southeast Asian country that sent the most visitors to South Korea in 2019. (GTO). The RT-PCR test, according to Kang Dong-Han, director of GTO’s…
Once more, progress has come to a standstill on the Phuket light rail project, which was supposed to be built in the Thalang district. Because an expert evaluation is required, the minister of transportation in Thailand, Saksayam Chidchop, stated that the project will be delayed for an extra two years as a result of this necessity. In 2016, the Thai Cabinet gave its approval to the Thalang region of Phuket project and delegated monitoring responsibilities to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA). According to reports in the Thai media in 2019, the total cost of the project is expected to be approximately 42 billion baht, with the first phase of the project expected to cost approximately 35 billion baht. It was predicted that the entire plan and design would be finished within the same year, and the price range for tickets was going to be between 35 and…
After a night of heavy rain, floodwaters measuring up to one meter in depth engulfed the ancient town of Phuket on Sunday. A monsoon downpour that began on Saturday evening was still battering the popular tourist destination in the early hours of Sunday, resulting in widespread flash flooding throughout a large area of the island. The old town’s historic Sino-Portuguese shop buildings, which attracted tourists from Thailand and other nations, were among the structures inundated. Four crossings were affected by floods, including the Clock Tower roundabout, the Charter Bank Intersection, the Thep Kasattree-Thalang Intersection, and Klang Road. Approximately one meter of floodwater totally inundated the roads in the old town of Phuket. In the Krathu area, highways in the Patong Beach region were also flooded, and flash flooding blocked the main route from Krathu’s Tambon Kamala to the heart of Phuket.
According to the results of a recent survey conducted by the American news company US News, Thailand was placed sixth in Asia and 28th worldwide. Out of a total of 85 countries, Switzerland was ranked as the best in this year’s research, followed by Germany, Canada, the United States, and Sweden. Japan topped the list of Asian nations, followed by China, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. According to a statement by a government official named Anucha Burapachaisri, Thailand can be ranked as the second-best nation in Asean, behind Singapore, based on the Asia listing. The ranking was determined by ten distinct factors, including quality of life, social purpose, adventure, cultural influence, entrepreneurship, and heritage. Other factors included corporate orientation, authority, and social purpose. According to Anucha, this ranking demonstrates that foreigners have a favorable opinion of Thailand, which is widely considered as one of the world’s top tourism destinations. In…
The Thai government agency in charge of national parks, animal, and plant conservation opened the Similan and Surin Islands for the remainder of the monsoon season one day earlier than they were scheduled to do so. On the other side, the Andaman coast is forecasted to be hit with a significant amount of precipitation and gusty winds during the next several days. Every single day, the Similan Islands National Park has a cap of 3,850 visitors who are permitted to enter the park. This includes the 3,325 individuals who participated in day tours as well as the 525 individuals who participated in scuba diving excursions. The director of the national park, Rakchanok Phaenoi, stated that there were only about 500 Thai and international visitors to the area on Saturday due to the fact that some tour companies were forced to postpone their trips. Miang Island was accessible to tourists, but…
Today marks the reopening of the Tham Luang caverns, which became famous in 2018 for the daring rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from the caves. The location has been off-limits since the first of July so that it could ride out the monsoon season. Late in the month of June 2018, a teenage football team was exploring the caves when heavy storms triggered flash floods that filled the cave with water and trapped the group within. During the wet season, the caves in the Khun Nam Nang Non-forest park were closed to the public for a period of three and a half months to prevent any additional accidents. A merit-making ceremony was held yesterday to mark the reopening of the caves to tourists. The ceremony was presided over by the chief of the Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai, which is where the caves are located. The…
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…
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…