Thailand maintains ‘fully-reopen’ entry rules

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, said “International travellers arriving in Thailand are not required to show proof of vaccination.”

300 baht tourist fee to be imposed in June

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced plans to begin collecting a 300-baht fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country starting in June. 

Bangkok taxi fares to increase starting Jan 15

The flag-fall for ordinary taxis remains at 35 baht but the fare for subsequent kilometres has been increased by 1 baht.

Thailand’s new entry regulations prompt tourists to cancel trips, tour agencies say

"These regulations affect tour operators as unvaccinated tourists have cancelled their trips to Thailand,"

PHL BI braces for new Aklan-Taiwan international flights

Tansingco said that the inaugural flight from Caticlan to Taipei by Royal Air is scheduled on December 13.

PhilHealth increases premium contributions by 4.5% starting 2023

The premium contributions will be collected from those earning at least P10,000 monthly.

Thailand bans manufacturing and importation of macro-textured breast implants

The ban covers macro-textured silicone implants that have an average surface roughness larger than 50 microns.

Gold thief evades arrest by swimming into snake-infested river to Myanmar

The gold thief dared to swim the snake-infested river to Myanmar to escape Thai authorities.

Some road and train closures, ‘no drone fly zone’ in and around Bangkok during APEC

The APEC Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) is scheduled at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) and as expected some roads will be closed near the venue.

Thai owner of Miss Universe hopes to inspire women

Jakapong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, CEO and biggest shareholder of JKN Global Group Pcl (JKN), bought the Miss Universe Organisation on Wednesday (26 Oct) for US$20 million (about 759 million baht), which her company said marked the first time that the beauty pageant organizer has been owned by a woman.

Bangkok City Hall prepares measures ahead of imminent surge in PM2.5 levels

Levels of airborne particulate matter or PM2.5 in Bangkok are still considered to be within Thailand’s safety standard. Aware that the airborne dust issue worsens during the cold season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing mitigation measures ahead of the peak dust period. Online communications channels and smart signboards are among the measures that […]

33 Bangkok parks to stay open until midnight for Loy Krathong celebrations

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is extending the opening hours of 33 public parks on Loy Krathong Day next Tuesday. The BMA announced on Friday that the parks will be open from 5am to midnight, so Bangkokians can release their floats to pay respect to the goddess of water. The places where Bangkokians can float their krathongs […]

‘Floating train’ travel experience is back until January 2023

The special "Rod Fai Loi Nam" (floating train) travel route from Bangkok to Pasak Cholasid Dam takes one whole day experience from early morning to early evening.

Cebu Pacific offers P2,499 one-way base fare to Japan

Interested flyers need to buy tickets from October 7 - 9 only. But the travel period for the said promo starts from November 1 until next year March 31, 2023.

Thai Cabinet approves Nov 16-18 as special holidays for Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Nonthaburi

Thai Cabinet declares November 16-18 a special holiday for the three provinces mentioned above giving a five-day long weekend with the hope that residents would leave the city to pave way for the smooth traffic for the APEC delegates.

Boracay ranks 1st, Top Island in Asia 2022

CNT readers choose Boracay as the Top Island in Asia with 95.13 rating.