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Coronavirus (Covid-19): Thailand travel advice
The ongoing concerns over coronavirus (Covid-19) continue to affect anybody with travel plans, whether it be to or from Thailand or any other part of the world. Please check the latest advice and information here:
https://fanclubthailand.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-thailand-travel-advice/
Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA)
To aid the recovery of Thailand’s tourism sector and restore confidence in the wake of Coronavirus (Covid-19), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new safety initiative. In association with public and private sector partners, the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certification has been introduced.
More details here
Events
The current worldwide health concerns relating to coronavirus (Covid-19) means that some upcoming events in Thailand may be postponed or rescheduled.
Dates of Thailand Festivals
News
New Monopoly board game gets a Phuket makeover
A special Phuket edition of Monopoly will be launching in 2021. The classic board games gets a Thai makeover with the likes of Old Kent Road making way for Old Town Phuket and Promthep Cape instead of Pall Mall. Many of the Chance and Community Chest cards will also be given a Phuket theme. And you can vote for what you would like to see on the new Phuket Monopoly board. Whether it’s a viewpoint, beach, restaurant or hotel, you can have your say. Visit the Phuket Monopoly Facebook page and write your suggestion on their latest post or email your ideas to: phuket@winningmoves.co.uk
More details here
The MICHELIN Guide: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phang Nga
The 2021 MICHELIN Guide Thailand is scheduled to be released at the end of 2020. Available in a bilingual edition (Thai and English), the culinary guide will be available in both print and digital versions and covers dining venues in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phang Nga. At a ceremony in Bangkok on 16 December 2020, the winners of MICHELIN Stars were revealed. The event acknowledged the incredibly tough time restaurants have endured during 2020, but also noted it has been a year of innovation and creativity in Thailand with an added focus on the environment and sustainability.
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Responsible Thailand Awards 2020
The Responsible Thailand Awards recognise and celebrate organisations in the travel and tourism industry who have made an outstanding contribution to growing Thailand as a sustainable destination. Winners of the Responsible Thailand Awards 2020 were announced in a special online event held on 8 December.
More details here
Linger longer in Thailand
Enjoy the Thai sunshine with the launch of a new Tourist Visa (TR Visa) and special long-stay packages which are now available to travellers from the UK. A 15 day/14 night quarantine on arrival to Thailand is mandatory, so the visa is aimed at those who wish to enjoy an extended period of time travelling and provides an opportunity to stay and explore more of the Kingdom.
More details here
Helping Thailand’s elephants
To help alleviate the problems faced by elephants and their owners as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the ‘Help Community, Help Elephant, Help Nation‘ project
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Tourism Thailand teams up with Leicester City FC
Together with Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Leicester City FC and King Power to launch the ‘Thailand Smiles With You‘ campaign. The campaign aims to support Thailand’s tourism industry as the country starts to bounce back from the Covid-19 crisis. The Leicester City team will wear shirts featuring the slogan ‘Thailand Smiles With You‘ during the 2020/21 Premier League season.
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Amazing Thailand and Oxford United
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with English football club, Oxford United for the upcoming 2020/21 season. As part of a three year sponsorship deal, the League One side will wear shirts featuring the Amazing Thailand logo.
More details here
National Parks reopen
From July 1, National Parks in Thailand will reopen to visitors. Parks have been closed as part of the strategy to prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). In total, 127 National Parks will reopen, but initially there will be some restrictions and health screening will also be in place.
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Sea turtles make a comeback on Ko Samui
A good news story from Ko Samui where a green turtle has chosen a quiet, private beach in front of the Banyan Tree resort to nest. This is a rare, but welcome event for Ko Samui and an encouraging sign that environmental measures being taken by the Banyan Tree resort and others on the island are having a positive impact.
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Say no to plastic bags
Retailers in Thailand have launched a new campaign aimed at tackling the problem of single-use plastics. From January 1, 2020, many shops in Thailand will no longer hand out plastic carrier bags. Shoppers at 7-Eleven, Tesco Lotus and many other outlets in Thailand are being encouraged to bring their own reusable bags as part of the “Every Day Say No to Plastic Bags” campaign. Tourists are also being reminded that single-use plastics are banned at all of Thailand’s National Parks.
