At after 9.30 p.m., hotel workers discovered the man’s lifeless body—identified only as Thawi—lying on the motel room floor. A 62-year-old Thai man’s body was discovered yesterday in a motel in tambon Paknam in Muang district close to the Khlong Ta Ket village. Police think a heart attack caused his death. Since Thawi had reserved the room until 9.30 p.m., someone from the hotel personnel knocked on the door when he didn’t leave the area. The door was open but there was no response. The dead man’s body was sent to the Rama Samut Prakan Hospital after being brought to the Ruam Khon Samut Prakan Foundation for an autopsy. Lt. Col. Adithep Phocharoen, the deputy investigative inspector at the Muang Samut Prakan Police Station, indicated that they needed to talk with the woman and inquire about the visit. Police were informed by staff that an elderly man and a young…
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On the first and third Friday and Saturday of each month, the festival begins at 5 p.m. on stages at a number of Pattaya sites. Entry is uncompensated. On Friday at Central Pattaya Junction’s main stage, the festival’s opening ceremony was attended by Poramet Ngamphichet, the city’s mayor. The main event will occur next weekend between Soi 7-8 at Jomtien Beach Stage (August 12-13). Friday is likely to be chaotic because Mother’s Day is a public holiday in Thailand.According to the festival’s organizers, attendees are required to wear masks, adhere to safety precautions, and have gotten at least two doses of the coronavirus vaccination. After the event was postponed in March owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, attendees are eager to have a good time. 273 police officers will be hired, according to Pattaya Deputy Mayor Thithiphan Petchtrakul, to manage visitors and lessen traffic. The Pattaya Central Beach stage will host…
As Thailand gradually moves toward a post-pandemic position, the National Communicable Illness Committee of Thailand decided to downgrade COVID-19’s designation from “dangerous infectious disease,” which took effect on March 1, 2020, to “infectious disease under watch,” tentatively starting on October 1. Covid is no longer regarded as a “serious infectious disease” by Thailand’s Communicable Disease Committee. Anutin stated that the committee will permit state hospitals to purchase anti-viral drugs independently rather than waiting for deliveries from the Government Pharmaceutical Organization and to claim refunds later, like other infectious diseases, in order that the public will have better access to medication. This will allow post-pandemic management to remain in line with the changing situation. The committee has also given the go-ahead for hospitals to administer patients Long-Acting Antibody (LAAB). Covid is no longer regarded as a “serious infectious disease” by Thailand’s Communicable Disease Committee.The committee is aware that more people are…
The majority of travelers planned to stay in Thailand for more than a month, according to TAT’s analysis of data from visa applications submitted at Thai embassies across the world. During a meeting on July 18, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha stated that the plan needs more consideration and involvement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Office. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn stated that the plan would be presented to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) at the ensuing CCSA meeting on August 19. The information might motivate CCSA to accommodate tourist needs. Both arrival-based visa exemptions and arrival-based visas (VOA) would be prolonged to a 45-day period under the proposed extension. If the CCSA approves the proposal, the TAT predicts that the average visitor will stay an additional five days and spend an additional 4,000 to 5,000 baht each day, potentially increasing their spending by 20,000…
Thai tourists prefer to enter South Korea through Jeju because their odds of getting admitted there are better than at any other airport in the nation, according to immigration officials. 18,000 Thais are legally employed in South Korea. According to estimates, there may be up to 140,000 Thais working illegally in South Korea. According to the Jeju Immigration Service, 417 of the 697 Thai passengers who arrived at Jeju Airport from Bangkok on a direct Jeju Airlines flight between Tuesday and Friday were reportedly turned away and sent back home.Through the K-ETA system, which is managed by South Korea, citizens of the 112 countries, including Thailand, that do not require visas for entry, can apply online for an electronic travel authorization before departing. 55 of the 280 Thai tourists who arrived in South Korea last week through Jeju International Airport had already disappeared. 280 more visitors showed up as part…
This Machine Is Green was a photograph of a marijuana vending machine in Bangkok that was posted on Twitter by a Thai user called C.Veasarach on Saturday. The caption read, “Here it is… This vending machine is in response to the new marijuana law. The device provides resources for using cannabis. Who will check it if they ask clients to present their ID cards before making a purchase? Does the machine have a reader for ID cards? Since I’ve never purchased it before, I really want to know. On the machine, there are a few warnings that read, “Prescription: Do not sell to persons under the age of 20.” (Please show your ID card every time before buying). Don’t market to expectant or nursing mothers. Cannabis is only used for medical purposes, and smoking it in public is against the law, punishable by up to three months in jail and…
Emirates will hold a hiring event in Bangkok on August 20 to locate new members of the cabin crew. Currently, there are 21 weekly flights from Bangkok to Dubai and 7 weekly flights from Phuket to Dubai. Emirates has been running flights to Thailand for 32 years. Candidates must fill out an online application and are only allowed to attend if they receive an invitation for the “invite only” assessment day. At the moment, 160 nations are served by the global workforce of cabin crews in more than 130 locations on six continents. Many travelers keep traveling and board more Emirates planes all around the world. To qualify for Emirates cabin crew, you must meet these requirements. A high school diploma (Grade 12) and at least one year in hospitality or customer service are requirements. At the time of application, you must also be at least 21 years old, at…
A taxi driver in Bangkok sexually raped a teenage girl from Myanmar and took her to the police after reporting her as an unauthorized immigrant. Fortunately, in this situation the child was identified by the police as the victim of a crime and would not be prosecuted for entering the country without permission. A stunning majority of migrant women in Thailand experience sexual violence, according to the secretary-general of one of the NGOs working on the app. Boonsom Namsomboon, the secretary-general of the Foundation for Labour and Employment Promotion, asserted that 80% of migrant women endure sexual violence. She asserted, however, that few people report offenses to the police. Hopefully, apps like Smart Domestic Workers will be a powerful tool for migrant workers to effect change. UN Women and Thai non-government organizations (NGOs) collaborated to create a new app for migrant women in Thailand who are experiencing sexual abuse and…
The Department of Medical Sciences in Thailand claims that some of the nation’s 40-year-old smallpox vaccine stock, which is still safe to use and 85% effective in preventing monkeypox, can be used to immunize the populace in the event that the country encountered a monkeypox outbreak and did not have enough imported vaccines. Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong, director-general of the DDC, encouraged people to avoid intimate physical contact with strangers to reduce their risk of contracting an infection. The 22-year-old Thai national was admitted to a hospital in Samut Prakan on Wednesday and had his or her monkeypox checked yesterday (Thursday). The first person to test positive for monkeypox in Thailand this year was a 27-year-old Nigerian man from Phuket, and the second was a 47-year-old Thai man from Bangkok. Transmission of monkeypox is uncommon, despite the fact that close physical contact is a potential risk factor. According to a statement…
No longer are visitors needed to purchase health insurance or submit an application for a Thailand Pass before entering the country. Although not required, health insurance that covers Covid-19 costs is nevertheless advised. However, the CCSA advises using masks in enclosed, congested, and inadequately ventilated areas. Still necessary on public transportation are masks. If you test positive for Covid and need hospital care while visiting Thailand, affordable health insurance could save you a lot of money. There are numerous insurance options available. If you have a passport from one of these 64 nations and want to stay in the country for fewer than 30 days, you can visit Thailand without a visa. Travelers who have had all necessary vaccinations must present a current passport and a Covid-19 vaccination certificate. Anyone above the age of 18 must receive at least two doses of an authorized vaccine at least 14 days prior…