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Canada to impose mandatory COVID tests for travelers from China

Canada on Saturday said it will require travelers on Canadian-bound flights departing China to test negative for COVID-19.

Reuters

It can't be worse than last year, can it?

Well, here we are on the very first day of a brand new year. There has to be something auspicious about that. A good day to purchase lottery tickets with a few number ones perhaps?

Bangkok Post

Tourists throng popular sites in Phetchabun, Korat

Thousands of tourists thronged the famous Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew in Phetchabun and Khao Phaeng Ma mountain in Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday, boosting the economy during the New Year holiday.

Bangkok Post

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Poll: Flourishing economy tops 2023 wish list

A flourishing economy tops Thais’ wish list for 2023 and the Year of the Rabbit, according to an opinion survey by Bangkok University, or Bangkok Poll.

Bangkok Post

'People transiting from a high risk country without crossing immigration don't need negative RT-PCR report to enter India’

NEW DELHI: The mandatory pre-departure RT-PCR test requirement for arrivals from six places, including Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand, may not apply to passengers transiting through these places on their way to India.

The Times of India

Ministry prepares for Chinese arrivals

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to plan for the return of Chinese tourists as about 300,000 are expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.

Bangkok Post

Ministry braces as curbs end

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to map out measures to handle the return of Chinese tourists as about 300,000 of them are expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.

Bangkok Post

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Covid-19: RT-PCR Tests Mandatory For International Fliers Travelling To India From 6 Countries

All international passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests before departure and upload a report on the Air Suvidha portal from January 1, 2023. Read on for details:

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India demands negative Covid test for arrivals from Thailand

People travelling from Thailand to India will have to produce a negative Covid-19 test result starting from Jan 1, India’s health minister confirmed on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Current account deficit of $400m reported in November

The country recorded a current account deficit US$400 million in November after a revised surplus of $600 million the previous month, the Bank of Thailand said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Asia's hotspots prepare for boom as China eases restrictions

BANGKOK/SINGAPORE/SYDNEY: Thailand and other Asian countries are bracing for an influx of Chinese tourists as Covid-19 restrictions are dismantled, and while some are wary, operators in others are preparing packages such as hotpot buffets to cash in on the expected spike in travel.

Bangkok Post

Govt girds for China visit influx

The government is gearing up to welcome Chinese tourists back after Beijing decided to lift travel curbs earlier than expected.

Bangkok Post

Options abound for pilgrims

It's time to say goodbye to 2022, and doing good deeds to bring in the New Year seems to be the norm. Those who are staying in Bangkok can benefit from this rare opportunity to have a peaceful vacation while most leave the capital.

Bangkok Post

Ibis expands in Chiang Mai

Ibis has expanded its portfolio in Thailand with the opening of Ibis Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub in Nimmanhaemin neighbourhood, surrounded by coffee shops, independent boutiques, vibrant restaurants and live music bars.

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Get your palates (and wallets) ready for these places in 2023

As we inch closer to 2023, let's focus on the food and beverages in store for next year.

Reuters

Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse

Thailand is receiving an influx of Russian visitors, with data showing monthly arrivals doubling in November and up nearly seven times than September, far outpacing rises from other countries in the run-up to peak travel season.

Daily Mirror

Backpacker, 45, dies after horror fall from moving train at beauty spot in Thailand

Irish national Patrick Ward, 45, was on a train headed to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok, Thailand when he fell from the train as it slowed down at a picturesque spot along the route

Bangkok Post

New Year road safety campaign begins, with prizes

Police began their annual seven-day New Year road safety campaign on Wednesday, offering 10,000-baht prizes to people who submit the best videos of traffic violations.

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Irish tourist dies in Thailand after falling from moving train

Local media reports Patrick Ward, who was visiting Thailand on a tourist visa, may have been taking a photograph when the tragedy happened

Bangkok Post

Bangkok airport girds for NY travellers

The number of outbound and inbound travellers passing through Suvarnabhumi airport is expected to surge to an average of 145,000 per day during the New Year period.

Irish Mirror

Irish tourist dies in Thailand in horror fall from moving train

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is aware of the case

Bangkok Post

Enjoy a year-end feast at these prime spots

If you're planning to spend the holidays in Thailand's South or North and are looking for a venue to celebrate a New Year feast, consider Koh Samui, Krabi or Chiang Mai.

Bangkok Post

Chinese tourism influx raises fears

An overload of tourists and an overwhelmed Thai healthcare system are issues to monitor next year after China fully reopens, with up to 500,000 tourists projected to start travelling during Chinese New Year.

Bangkok Post

New Zealander dies after falling off Death Railway train

KANCHANABURI: A New Zealand tourist fell to his death from a train while taking photos of the scenic route of the Death Railway on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Pattaya New Year Countdown fireworks to go ahead

Pattaya Municipality has reversed its decision to cancel the New Year Countdown fireworks display, which will go ahead. Other fireworks displays remain cancelled.

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