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Fresh outbreak takes TCC-CI to 6-month low

Concerns surrounding the new outbreak of COVID-19 in Thailand have directly impacted the economy, with New Year events cancelled and the tourism industry once again at a standstill. These conditions have caused the December 2020 Thai Chamber of Commerce Confidence Index (TCC-CI) to plummet to a 6-month low. The University of the Thai Chamber of […]

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็HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has been admitted to Phramongkutklao Hospital for the treatment of ankle injuries

The Bureau of the Royal Household has issued a statement on Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who has been admitted to Phramongkutklao Hospital for the treatment of ankle injuries. According to the statement, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn tripped and fell during a routine morning walk on Monday (Jan 11). Her Royal Highness […]

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Bangkok Airways announces temporary changes in January-February 2021

Includes flight reductions, route suspensions, route launch delay, temporary closure of ticketing office, and closure of all passenger lounges Bangkok, 8 January, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise all on Bangkok Airways’ latest updates regarding flight changes to comply with the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announcement that urges […]

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Bangkok closes higher-risk establishments, announced maximum control level in 3 districts

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced maximum disease control levels in 3 districts, including Bang Phlat, Nong Khaem, Bang Khun Tien. This announcement gives district chiefs more power close businesses posing higher risks of COVID-19 transmission, and places where social distancing is difficult to apply. All higher-risk establishments will be closed, effective midnight today. […]

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Ko Samui welcomes New Year tourists

The operator of the ferry to Ko Samui has had to increase the frequency of the service to accommodate the number of visitors during the New Year holiday. The company is asking all passengers to comply with precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19. Seatran Ferry’s pier in Ko Samui, Surat Thani, was crowded with […]

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