Barry Kenyon
Thailand’s latest travel restrictions “need immediate amendment”
Effective early today Monday January 9 Thai time, airlines round the world are instructed to ensure that their passengers to Thailand have documentation to...
Thailand instructs airlines to check traveller vaccination starting January 9
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has today published to airlines the new rules for foreigners entering the country by air. They instruct airline...
Russian and Chinese immigrants are rapidly changing the face of Pattaya
The demand for Russian flights to U-tapao airport, neighboring Pattaya, is being described as insatiable. Almost daily, Air Azov and Red Wings are now...
No specific date yet for tourists to Thailand to show more...
All travellers, irrespective of passport nationality, must show proof of at least two covid vaccinations according to the “final” committee meeting chaired on January...
Thailand’s entry rules for Chinese visitors to be slightly tweaked
The Thai health minister has confirmed that fully-vaccinated Chinese tourists will not be subject to any new Covid tests or quarantine on arrival. Anutin...
What will 2023 hold for Pattaya tourism?
With the Thai prime minister welcoming the 10th million arrival to Thailand this year as early as December 10, all bets are off for...
Thai parliamentary leader worries about a possible 2023 coup
House of Representatives speaker Chuan Leekpai is warning that the next general election, provisionally set for May 7 2023, is likely to see rampant...
New Thailand international travel curbs to be announced January 5
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has announced that a Cabinet decision is expected on January 5 about new regulations for anyone entering Thailand by...
Pattaya cable car traffic solution not “pie in the sky”
Pattaya’s keyboard warriors have reacted with horror and disbelief to City Hall’s suggestion to link parts of the city to an aerial tramway (read...
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