When arranging their summer vacations abroad, Japanese, Malaysian, and Vietnamese travelers favor Thailand the most. Travelers are making the most of their vacation time and are eager to visit both domestic and foreign places in Asia, according to Omri Morgenshtern, CEO of Agoda. The majority of tourists from India book trips to Thailand, followed by those from Indonesia, Singapore, France, and Switzerland. The data used to compile the list currently comes from vacations that have already been booked, however back in March of this year, Thailand topped Agoda’s global list of most-searched destinations. Since travel restrictions have been loosened, there has been a worldwide increase in international travel this year, showing that individuals had been anticipating doing so for the past two years. Thai travel aficionados applauded Agoda for connecting its booking data with the Thailand Pass system, which made the paperwork and pre-arrival processes more smoother, before Thailand’s entry…
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[wpdiscuz-feedback id=”334_intro” question=”What do you think?” opened=”0″]Following the extension of the State of Emergency in Thailand the 60-day “Covid” visa extension application date has been extended by one additional month. The deadline was originally scheduled on July 25, but Thai Immigration discreetly updated the date to August 24th. (as they have continued to do in the past).[/wpdiscuz-feedback] One thing to note is that this is the first time they have reduced the order of the extension to only 1 month instead of 2 months. For the past two years the covid extensions have been following the emergency decree extensions, and this divergence may be signaling that this could be the last opportunity to obtain this type of extension. (note the actual visa extension remains 60 days) Those who are unable to return home because of the continuing Covid-19 crisis are eligible for a visa extension. Required Documents for Extension ฿1,900…
At a presentation, Phuket Provincial Administration Organization president Rewat Areerob praised the Rawai community’s support for the new attraction. The new landmark for Phuket is being built with aid from the island’s provincial administration in an effort to draw both Thai and foreign tourists. Rewat underlined that this kind of monument will be a popular destination for domestic travelers and that many Thais have not yet visited Phuket. A glass terrace on Surin Beach and a glass bridge in Rawai are two significant viewpoint-style attractions that are now being built in Phuket. According to the contract, the procedure will be finished before August and the design should be finished before the end of this year. The project will benefit the neighborhood and is currently being investigated and designed. Rewat gave attendees of the conference, which was hosted at the Sunsuri Hotel in Rawai, details about the bridge’s architecture. During a…
Some regions received about 100 millimeters of rain in an hour. There are 94 millimeters per hour in Phrakhanong (Sukhumvit). Thawee Wattana (Sukhumvit/Asoke region) received 88 millimeters per hour, while Saphan Sung (15 km east of the city center) received 92 millimeters per hour (143 mm overnight) (130 mm overnight). The Gulf of Thailand will become more active, the southwest monsoon will dominate over the Andaman Sea, the monsoon trough will span the north, northeast, and upper central Pacific, and a low-pressure system will form over the middle coast of Vietnam, according to local forecasts. This will probably result in more rain falling across the entire country. Around seven o’clock on Friday night, a rain flooded the city and soaked homebound commuters. The wet season has already begun. Northeastern Bangkok’s provinces include Amnat Charoen, Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Kalasin,…
More than 50 people took part in a demonstration against the scarcity of water and the politicians’ hollow promises on Tuesday in the village of Moo 4. The village is situated in the Bang Lamung district of the Chon Buri province. The Pattaya mayor formed a task force to address the city’s problems on the same day as the protest. Pattaya’s mayor, Poramese Ngampiches, admitted that as the city constructed its infrastructure in accordance with the Eastern Economic Corridor Development Plan, there would surely be some growing pains. It remains to be seen whether these current measures to repair Pattaya’s infrastructure will ultimately make it easier for residents of Moo 4 to access drinking water. After 30 years, residents of one East Pattaya hamlet are sick of not having access to tap water. According to a local government spokeswoman, residents of the Nong Plalai sub-district had access to tap water…
Over 30 cm of water cover certain Bangkok roadways. To prevent damage to their vehicles, drivers had to open their windows, turn off the air conditioning, and go gently. Many drivers chose to leave their vehicles parked on bridges as they waited for the rain to stop since flooding in certain areas was so bad. Chadchart captured his staff carefully and cautiously managing the high water on the Ratchada, Asoke, and Sukhumvit rivers on Facebook Live. According to the governor, the water level in the Khlong Saen Saeb canal had not been this high in a very long time. Up until July 24, there will be “isolated heavy to very heavy rain in most parts of the nation,” according to the Thai Meteorological Department. Bangkok has been significantly impacted by Thailand’s persistent rains; one university in the heart of the city even had to postpone classes today owing to floods.…
A Japanese passport offers hassle-free travel to 193 countries, one more than passports from Singapore and South Korea, according to Henley & Partners, an immigration consultant. However, as travel hasn’t entirely recovered from Covid restrictions, the index simply offers a speculative look of the most important documents to have while the world recovers from the pandemic. Out of 147 nations, 79 of which do not require visas, Thailand was ranked 70th. Malaysia ranked third among its immediate neighbors with only 47 visa-required countries, behind Cambodia (93rd), Laos (95th), and Myanmar (96th) (99th). As of 2017, the survey showed that Asian passports hardly ever made the list of the top 10 most popular passports globally. As Europe’s influence has eroded more and more, Germany is currently second to South Korea. 119 nations easily accept the 50th-ranked travel documents from Russia. China ranked 69th having access to 80 countries, followed by India…
Long Covid may increase the price of insurance in Thailand, according to Bangkok Insurance (BKI), a company listed on the SET. Mr. Apisit clarified that even while insurance providers cannot choose to renew customers’ health policies, the law nonetheless permits organizations to alter regulatory requirements in order to balance increased risks. Data from the Thai Life Assurance Association lend credence to this. By having provisions that, for deductibles and co-payments, for example, allow the insurance to cover 80% of costs and the insured to pay 20%. He asserts that the bulk of BKI insurance cover fatal conditions including dengue fever and cancer. He claimed that because there is no study that analyzes or evaluates the economic ramifications, the company does not yet know how severe the financial impact of extended Covid will be. Since the approval of the New Health Standard, which took effect on July 1, it is now…
The Bangkok Post interviewed foreign visitors to find out more about the reasons why so many people enjoy this city. She claimed that Bangkok is home to many great sites, particularly temples. Thailand is a popular tourist destination because of its wide range of beautiful attractions and cultural diversity, according to Ms. Jenifer. But she argued that it offers amazing experiences in a range of environments, such as temples, floating markets, pedestrianized streets, and a vibrant nightlife. She also likes to hang out at Bangkok’s Chinatown on Yaowarat Road. An Australian visitor named Julie Jenifer, 27, who lives close to Khao San Road, states that she has been to Phuket, Koh Samui, and Koh Chang in Trat, but that this is her first visit to Bangkok. Koh Samui is the most charming island, according to Ms. Jenifer, with stunning landmarks, beaches, and lavish services. I’ve visited a number of temples…
No exceptions would be made, it was revealed, and ALL foreigners entering Thailand would have to pay the 300 baht to the airlines. The measure was originally intended to exclude foreigners and persons with work permits who were already residing in Thailand earlier this year. The introduction of the new “tourist tax,” a 300 baht per person arrival levy to fund required insurance coverage, was confirmed last week by the Thai government. Amounting to 11.3 percent of the charge, “limited medical insurance coverage” for foreign visitors with a cap of 500,000 baht for 30 days following their arrival was to be provided as automatic and required insurance coverage. Additionally, the government disclosed last week that an additional 88.7 percent will go to a fund to be used for “international tourism infrastructure in the country,” but it did not specify what that would entail.Many foreigners expressed their displeasure with the new…