An environmental impact assessment must be finished by hotels with more than 80 rooms or 4,000 square meters in size. Hotels were unable to request government assistance because the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the initial quasi-government body set up following the 2014 military coup and disbanded in 2019, never passed a law allowing them to do so. As a result, the hotel laws could not grant the extension. The property must first cancel any condominium or residential estate registrations before it can be turned into a hotel, under the legislation. 53 percent of the investigated properties were found to have violated the building control laws. Of the 994 small hotels that require renovation or improvement, just 91 have finished the job. The most frequent law that the hotels were found to be breaking was the environmental law. The Deputy Phuket Governor claimed that a number of illegal…
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On the evaluation, the Pattaya Police Station received a 90% rating. A foreign beachgoer was recruited by the police to pose as a tourist who was intoxicated, armed, and out of control. The review occurs while Pattaya Police experiences a number of developments. The station had previously said in May that a’specialized’ unit will be established to keep an eye on any inappropriate incidents in tourist hotspots or crimes against tourists. Police performance was evaluated in the following areas: general service, administration of the criminal justice system, security of people and property, traffic control and management, individual management and development, and police drills and tactics. In order to be ready for interactions with “armed, inebriated, and belligerent foreign visitors,” Pattaya Police assembled on Jomtien beach in June. This week’s arrest of a key suspect in robberies from the city’s Indian tourists was a success for the Pattaya Police. It’s difficult…
The fourth quarter’s net loss of 5.19 billion baht, as opposed to the second quarter’s losses of 267 million baht, reduced the net profit for the year. The Kuala Lumpur-based airline AirAsia X reported overall revenue of 3.49 billion baht for the 2022 fiscal year, with fourth-quarter revenue of just 853 million baht. While overcoming the challenges posed by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions and rules that slow down travel, the low-cost airline is renewing its goals to meet the regions with the greatest demand for passengers and cargo. Fuel costs are a significant issue for airlines, as they now make up 35% of operating expenses, up from a prior maximum of 30%. Additionally, even though oil prices are starting to gradually decline, the aviation industry won’t be significantly impacted for some time. Operating and fuel costs are also impacted by the depreciation of the ringgit (and the baht). AirAsia X stated…
Beginning on October 1 of this year, the extension of the 30-day foreign visitor exemption period will be 45 days. The new visa extensions are a part of Thai government efforts to strengthen the country’s tourism sector. Officials have provided a range of estimations for the total number of international visitors expected in the country this year. The CCSA said on Wednesday that the 15-day visa-on-arrival scheme would be extended to 30 days in the interim. The extra visas are good until March 31, 2023. In October, the authorities will proclaim Covid-19 to be widespread, claims Dr. Taweelip. The “Land of Smiles” will welcome 9.3 million foreign visitors in 2022, according to a prediction made in July by the Tourism and Sports Ministry. 3.3 million foreign visitors traveled to Thailand between January and July of this year, according to the Thai Tourism Authority. Dr. Taweesilp claims that extending their stay…
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt met with OTSRI and Silpakorn University to create the new project. It’s a unique and practical approach for people who walk with their phones to learn about the streets they walk down. Each cover will have neighborhood-related artwork and a QR code tourists may scan. Governor Chadchart wants the art and tech project to educate tourists on the places they visit and offer an interactive method to experience the neighborhood’s history and culture. The two institutes will work with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to gather neighborhood residents’ ideas on manhole cover artwork, focusing on preserving Bangkok’s historical areas’ unique cultures. In Chinatown’s Charoen Krung, Sampeng, and Yaowarat neighbourhoods, magnificent manhole covers will provide a cultural map. He intends to expand micro-cultural knowledge by creating community museums. The QR code will link to information about Chinatown’s history, landmarks, and activities, plus the manhole cover’s artwork. Thai, English,…
For these reasons, EGAT is relaunching its “Clean Your Air for the Country” campaign. A dirty air conditioner with a clogged filter can be dangerous and raise your air conditioning bill. Customers who want to qualify must present their national ID card and any recent electricity bill. Those who previously accepted this offer are not permitted to do so again. Participants must not be EGAT workers. Before September 30, you must register if you want to take advantage of the program and save 300 baht. The program aims to reduce consumers’ electricity costs by 10% by improving air conditioner efficiency. To receive a discount on air conditioner cleaning, make an appointment at one of these places. One air conditioner per residence will be cleaned with 300 Baht from EGAT. The Emporium, the Mall, Blue Port, the Emporium, HomePro, PowerBuy, and Siam Paragon all accept applications. The service is only available…
The Emergency Decree, which has been in place since March 24, 2020 and established the CCSA to address the coronavirus epidemic, will not be renewed for a 20th time when it expires on September 30. This was declared by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. When the decree expires, COVID will be downgraded to the status of a “disease under observation,” and the CCSA will provide one final set of instructions for this change in classification. The National Health Security Office’s telemedicine technology will soon allow people with COVID to receive care at home or in hospitals. For high-risk individuals who are thought to be at risk for being over 60 years old, another software called Clicknic will be employed. After that, the Communicable Diseases Act of 2015 will have jurisdiction over all legislation concerning COVID and any other health threat. There will be two apps, Good Doctor Technology and MorDee, that…
It’s a wonder that nobody was hurt. The poles struck two cars, a pickup truck and a heavy goods vehicle (HGV). Additionally, the downed polls resulted in significant traffic backups and gridlock, which left many local homes without electricity. In the Tha Thong Lang sub-district, more than ten trees that were near highways also collapsed at the same moment. The 37 utility poles that toppled over a kilometer along 304 Road in Chachoengsao’s Tha Thong Lang subdistrict of the Bang Khla district were the cause of the mayhem. The left door and side mirror of the pickup were damaged, while the trailer’s roof and left side mirror were also severely dented. There hasn’t been any news on the power pole repair in a while. Before they could get the traffic going again, officers from the Provincial Electricity Authority had to turn off the power and remove the trees from the…
The number of rich visitors who want to remain in Thailand for five years is estimated to be one million, but since the Smart Visa program was introduced in February 2018, just 1,200 travelers have taken advantage of it. Like the Smart Visa program, the new visa anticipates drawing 50% of travelers from Europe. Initial reactions are unfavorable. More time and interaction with the target audience are needed for the campaign to take off. I don’t think it will affect Dutch investments in the future. The Thailand Board of Investment is convinced that the Long-Term Residence program will be a success in the end as it is prepared to begin. In terms of foreign direct investment, which totals more than 715 billion Thai Baht, only Japan is ahead of the EU. Although some Europeans already living in Thailand may benefit, the executive director of the European Association for Business and…
New batteries will speed up journey. Changzhou-based business says the battery is 15% cheaper, 10% longer-lasting, and 5% more energy dense than lithium-ion. SVOLT, a GWM spin-off that makes lithium-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage, unveiled the battery in April. Our researchers have studied a number of materials and methods to improve remote customer experiences. Great Wall Motor has historically been devoted to developing high-quality products, which helps set our electric car line apart from others. It also encourages worldwide electric vehicle market growth. Electric vehicle owners are concerned about the battery. The driver’s performance may suffer. Narong Sritalayon, GWM’s managing director in Thailand, said the battery would ease passenger concerns about buses stopping to recharge. Many EV users are having trouble traveling and driving due to battery issues. The 20Ah solid-state prototype battery from Great Wall Motor could extend the range of electric vehicles to 1,000 kilometres on…