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The Story of Songkran - All about the Thai New Year

The Story of Songkran - All about the Thai New Year
Songkran, or the Thai New Year, is the the largest and most famous of Thailand’s many traditional festivals. Known for huge water fights and water blessing ceremonies, it’s been celebrated for centuries and is rich in culture and tradition. Every year, the celebrations begin on April 13 and normally last three days until the 15th of April.

The Story of Songkran - All about the Thai New Year The Story of Songkran - All about the Thai New Year

Songkran 2022: Bangkok allows “traditional water sprinkling”

Songkran 2022: Bangkok allows “traditional water sprinkling”
No foam parties or powder smearing will be allowed in Bangkok during Songkran next month, but when it comes to water splashing on the Thai New Year, known for massive water gun fights, the rules are a bit vague. “Traditional water sprinkling” is allowed, but officials did not go into detail about what exactly that means.

Songkran 2022: Bangkok allows “traditional water sprinkling” Songkran 2022: Bangkok allows “traditional water sprinkling”

Tourism Council of #Thailand calls for PCR testing on arrival to be dropped asap

Tourism Council of #Thailand calls for PCR testing on arrival to be dropped asap
Tourism businesses in Thailand are struggling to survive and barriers to increasing the number of foreign visitors to the kingdom must be removed immediately. That’s the view of Chamnan Srisawat from the Tourism Council of Thailand, who says the Omicron variant, coupled with Russia’s war on Ukraine, has dealt a double blow to the sector.
“Tourism operators are still struggling to maintain business as the number of tourists has yet to fully rebound due to the current travel rules. This obstacle needs to be removed before more operators collapse.

Tourism Council of #Thailand calls for PCR testing on arrival to be dropped asap Tourism Council of #Thailand calls for PCR testing on arrival to be dropped asap

Lufthansa reopens Bangkok Munich route

Lufthansa reopens #Bangkok #Munich route
Lufthansa is offering customers daily flights between Bangkok and the Bavarian capitol Munich beginning with this year’s summer schedule on 27 March. These flights replace service to Frankfurt during the winter.

Lufthansa reopens Bangkok Munich route Lufthansa reopens Bangkok Munich route

US government tells citizens to avoid travel to Hong Kong, New Zealand – and Thailand

Americans are being told to avoid travel to Thailand, Hong Kong, and New Zealand, due to the rise in Covid-19 infections in each country. According to a Reuters report, the travel advisory was issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has raised its travel alert for Thailand to “Level Four: Very High”.

US government tells citizens to avoid travel to Hong Kong, New Zealand – and Thailand US government tells citizens to avoid travel to Hong Kong, New Zealand – and Thailand

Travel in 2022 – how Russia is reshaping the world’s travel industry

Russians were the most visible travellers heading to Thailand post February 1, 2022, when the Thailand Pass Test & Go option was rebooted. Even with its 2 days of pre-booked SHA+ quarantine and PCR tests, along with US$50,000 Covid insurance (which has since been reduced to $20,000), the Russian travelers were delighted to jump on a plane and take the long trip to the much warmer Land of Smiles.

Travel in 2022 – how Russia is reshaping the world’s travel industry Travel in 2022 – how Russia is reshaping the world’s travel industry

Bali now under Level 3 PPKM as Omicron continues spread | Coconuts

Bali has returned from Level 2 to Level 3 of the 4-tiered Enforcement of Restrictions on Public Activities (PPKM) protocol amid a wave of COVID-19 infections dominated by the Omicron variant.

Bali now under Level 3 PPKM as Omicron continues spread | Coconuts Bali has returned from Level 2 to Level 3 of the 4-tiered Enforcement of Restrictions on Public Activities (PPKM) protocol amid a wave of COVID-19 infections dominated by the Omicron variant.

Russian flights keep arriving in Thailand, for now

Russian flights keep arriving in Thailand, for now
Aeroflot, Ural Airlines and S7 Airline planes are still arriving on schedule in Thailand today as nothing has changed, thus far, as flights into Thai airports from Russia are concerned.
https://gerrit-tienkamp.blogspot.com/2022/02/russian-flights-keep-arriving-in.html

Russian flights keep arriving in Thailand, for now Russian flights keep arriving in Thailand, for now

Thailand Eases Entry Rules to Reboot Tourism

Thailand will further relax entry rules for foreign visitors starting next month, bowing to demand from the local tourism industry to lower costs as more countries ease border controls to lure holidaymakers.
https://gerrit-tienkamp.blogspot.com/2022/02/thailand-eases-entry-rules-to-reboot.html

Thailand Eases Entry Rules to Reboot Tourism Thailand Eases Entry Rules to Reboot Tourism

Over 23,000 apply for Thailand Pass under ‘Test and Go’ on first day of its resumption

A total of 23,660 travellers applied for a Thailand Pass to enter the country through the “Test and Go” quarantine exemption scheme yesterday (Tuesday), the first day the scheme resumed after registration was suspended on December 22, following the emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Over 23,000 apply for Thailand Pass under ‘Test and Go’ on first day of its resumption Over 23,000 apply for Thailand Pass under ‘Test and Go’ on first day of its resumption

Thailand Named #1 Destination in Asia for Global Retirees

BANGKOK (NNT) - Internationalliving.com has ranked Thailand the best destination in Asia and the 11th best in the world in its 2022 global retirement index.
Meanwhile, this year’s top 10 countries for retirement are Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Portugal, Ecuador, Colombia, France, Malta, Spain, and Uruguay.

Thailand Named #1 Destination in Asia for Global Retirees Thailand Named #1 Destination in Asia for Global Retirees

Tourism Ministry Launches ‘Thailand Trusted Destination’ Campaign

Krabi (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched the “Thailand Trusted Destination” campaign to raise the nation’s tourism standards. Visitors can now look for venues and attractions bearing the campaign’s dancing elephant logo. The logo certifies attractions that meet the standards promoted by the ministry.

Tourism Ministry Launches ‘Thailand Trusted Destination’ Campaign Tourism Ministry Launches ‘Thailand Trusted Destination’ Campaign

Thai Covid Center’s general in charge of day to day operations says no national Covid-19 lockdown after New Year

The National Security Council Secretary-General, who also heads the Center for Covid-19 Situation Center’s “Small Panel” that runs daily operations and advises all restrictions and Covid-19 response measures, said earlier today that there will be NO national lockdown no matter how the Covid -19 situation will be after New Year.

Thai Covid Center’s general in charge of day to day operations says no national Covid-19 lockdown after New Year Thai Covid Center’s general in charge of day to day operations says no national Covid-19 lockdown after New Year

Thailand – the 17th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami

A powerful underwater earthquake rumbled off the coast of northern coast of Sumatra island, Indonesia, at 7:59am local time, setting off a series of underwater shockwaves that would eventually be felt right around the rim of the Indian Ocean.

Thailand – the 17th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Thailand – the 17th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami

Travel from Europe to Bangkok by TRAIN

The construction of a new train line in Laos means that it is now possible to travel from Portugal to Bangkok and on to Singapore by train.

Travel from Europe to Bangkok by TRAIN Travel from Europe to Bangkok by TRAIN

Thailand suspends ‘Thailand Pass’ and ‘Test & Go’

Thailand has suspended its ‘Thailand Pass’ and ‘Test & Go’ schemes due to fears over the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Thailand suspends ‘Thailand Pass’ and ‘Test & Go’ Thailand suspends ‘Thailand Pass’ and ‘Test & Go’

Thailand reinstates quarantine for foreign visitors

Thailand has reinstated its mandatory Covid-19 quarantine for foreign visitors and scrap a quarantine waiver from today (Tuesday 21st) due to concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
The decision to halt Thailand’s ‘Test and Go’ waiver means visitors will have to undergo hotel quarantine, which ranges between 7 to 10 days.

Thailand reinstates quarantine for foreign visitors Thailand reinstates quarantine for foreign visitors

17th december 2021 First international flight to Siem Reap after almost 2 years

17th december 2021 First international flight to Siem Reap after almost 2 years A moment in history. A turning point towards post-pandemic recovery. A sign of hope and optimism for the future.People gathered all around the service road a...

British Airways suspends all flights to Bangkok until Oct 2022

British Airways has suspended all direct flights from the UK to Bangkok until October 2022.
Reports of the cancellations first surfaced on social media earlier this week.
Travel site, The Points Guy, then received confirmation from BA that the flights have been canceled.

British Airways suspends all flights to Bangkok until Oct 2022 British Airways suspends all flights to Bangkok until Oct 2022

Heading to Maya Bay? You won’t be allowed in the water

Tourists will not be allowed to play in the seawater in Maya Bay in Krabi’s Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park as it would affect blacktip reef sharks and coral reefs, Marine biologist Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
His post came after an official decision that the crescent-shaped Maya Bay – which became famous after it was featured in the 2000 Hollywood blockbuster “The Beach” – would be reopened from January 1. The beach has been closed to tourists since June 2018.

Heading to Maya Bay? You won’t be allowed in the water Heading to Maya Bay? You won’t be allowed in the water

Maya Bay to re-open under strict conditions

Picturesque Maya Bay in Thailand’s southern province of Krabi will reopen to visitors on New Year’s Day, 2022, but with strict conditions attached, including no swimming in the bay and the number of visitors at one time will be limited to no more than 375.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, vice dean of the Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart University and a well-known marine scientists, said in his Facebook post this week that the national parks committee, have approved the reopening of the bay.

Maya Bay to re-open under strict conditions Maya Bay to re-open under strict conditions

Thailand set to approve Special Tourist Visa for digital nomads

Thailand is preparing to accommodate an increasing number of “digital nomads” with eyes on Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai as work and vacation destinations.

Thailand set to approve Special Tourist Visa for digital nomads Thailand set to approve Special Tourist Visa for digital nomads

Thailand doesn’t want ALL the tourists back

Thailand’s strict COVID measures meant international travel has ground to a halt during the pandemic.
But now, with tourism set to start up once again, the country is not sure it wants the same type of visitors to return to its shores.

Thailand doesn’t want ALL the tourists back Thailand doesn’t want ALL the tourists back

Thai PM allows New Year countdown event

Thai PM allows New Year countdown event Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has been assigned by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to discuss with busines...

Travelers can enter Thailand by sea & land from Dec 24

Travelers can enter Thailand by sea & land from Dec 24 Travellers can enter Thailand by sea & land from Dec 24

4 Bang Saen restaurants busted selling alcohol outside Chon Buri Blue Zone | Thaiger

4 Bang Saen restaurants busted selling alcohol outside Chon Buri Blue Zone | Thaiger 4 restaurant managers outside of the Blue Zone, in popular alternate tourist area Bang Saen, were arrested selling alcohol against Covid-19 restrictions.

Business operators rejoice after alcohol sales and drinks are allowed in qualified restaurants in Pattaya, what is the next step?

Business operators rejoice after alcohol sales and drinks are allowed in qualified restaurants in Pattaya, what is the next step? Business operators rejoice after alcohol sales and drinks are allowed in qualified restaurants in Pattaya, what is the next step?

252 tourists ORDERED into quarantined in Phuket

252 tourists ORDERED into quarantined in Phuket Phuket’s health authorities ordered 252 tourists who entered the province from November 15-27 to go into quarantine for 14 days to prevent the Covid-19 Omicro

Entertainment SHUTDOWN is ‘likely’ to be extended

Entertainment SHUTDOWN is ‘likely’ to be extended Entertainment SHUTDOWN is ‘likely’ to be extended

Thailand eases entry rules from 16 Dec

Thailand eases entry rules from 16 Dec Thailand eases entry rules from 16 Dec

Thailand vows to start HUNTING for the un-jabbed

Thailand vows to start HUNTING for the un-jabbed Thailand vows to start HUNTING for the un-jabbed

Thailand - Foreigners will be arrested for not wearing masks

Thailand - Foreigners will be arrested for not wearing masks Thailand - Foreigners will be arrested for not wearing masks

Pattaya tourism quiet until entry and booze rules are eased

Pattaya tourism quiet until entry and booze rules are eased Pattaya tourism quiet until entry and booze rules are eased

Thailand's 'first night in hotel' rule stays

Thailand's 'first night in hotel' rule stays The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has put the brakes on the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s proposal to use antigen test kits (ATK

Emirates A380 to return to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to meet increased demand

Emirates A380 to return to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to meet increased demand Emirates A380 to return to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to meet increased demand