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Songkran 2022: What to expect for the Thai New Year
Songkran, also known as the Water Splashing Festival, is the most important holiday in Thailand. Its name literally means “to move” or “movement” in Thai. Songkran celebrates the sun moving from one zodiac position (Pisces) to another (Aries). Citywide water fights are what the holiday is known for, but it’s also the time to celebrate …
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The Thai government approves new 10-year visa program
Whether you’re currently living in Thailand on a non-immigrant visa and are tired of yearly renewals or are simply exploring your Thai visa options for living in the Kingdom long term, you might be in luck as the government has approved a new 10-year visa program for high-net-worth individuals, highly-skilled professionals, work-from-Thailand professionals, and wealthy …
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4 things to do in Thailand to ring in the Chinese New Year
Taking place on February 1st this year, the Chinese New Year is less than a week away and those without plans are starting to wonder how they’ll spend the auspicious occasion. As the most important festival amongst Chinese people, the Lunar New Year is celebrated across the globe, so if you’ve been wondering: does Thailand …
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Thailand’s Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension and the updated Sandbox program
As of January 11, 2022, visitors planning a trip to Thailand can now travel to another approved destination in Southern Thailand via the extended Sandbox program. Previously, visitors could only do so via the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” program. However, Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has relaxed entry measures for international arrivals. So …
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A guide to Phuket’s Sandbox scheme: All you need to know
As of July 1st, 2021, Phuket began welcoming back (without the need to quarantine) tourists and expats that have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The milestone came after months of preparation, from introducing effective health measures and vaccinating the local population to ensuring a robust system to seamlessly guide visitors from immigration from Phuket International Airport …
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Your guide to celebrating the holiday season in Bangkok 2021
As the air gets cooler and decorative lights add warmth to Bangkok, it becomes evident that Christmas is just around the corner. During this time of year, an abundance of Christmas lights and installations adorn the city. You’ll find seasonal decorations of all shapes and sizes throughout the city’s landmarks, ranging from huge Christmas trees …
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Thailand named 5th best in the world for cultural heritage influence
From its exotic wildlife to crumbling temples and beyond, Thailand has so much in the way of cultural heritage that it’s no wonder the Southeast Asian nation ranked 5th in CEOWorld magazine’s 2021 list of best countries for cultural heritage influence, behind only Italy (1st), Greece (2nd), Spain (3rd), and India (4th). If you’re itching …
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New COVID-19 vaccine registration method for expats in Thailand
Are you at the edge of your seat, waiting for your turn at inoculation? Sit tight for just a little bit longer. COVID-19 vaccine registration has been a hurdle for expats in Thailand. After the data leaks and sign-up problems galore on the old website, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) announced on July 8th, …
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COVID-19 in Thailand: French embassy launches vaccination campaign for its citizens
At the time of writing, the Thai government is handling the country’s mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign, and privately-administered vaccines aren’t available – though, there have been reports that private hospitals will get Moderna vaccines in October 2021. In any case, news has emerged that French expats in Thailand can already receive privately-administered vaccines courtesy of …
Thailand postpones the PDPA enforcement: What it is and how to prepare your business for the PDPA
Businesses take note. Officially, Thailand postpones the PDPA or the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) to June 1, 2022. Considered as the first local law designed to govern data protection in the digital age, the PDPA was originally scheduled to come into effect on June 1, 2021. However, it created multiple challenges for both local …
