Anutin vows to have half of population jabbed once Covid-19 vaccine released
After all the announcements from the Thai Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister about how close Thailand is to discovering a vaccine it seems that they are now being led and or supplied by British and Swedish companies. One assumes after all of his negative comments regarding “dirty farang’ that we will have to pay […]
Vernon Unsworth MBE
It was a pleasure last week to meet with Vernon Unsworth MBE – the unsung hero behind the Wild Boars rescue in the caves of Northern Thailand in June and July of 2018. He had a song dedicated to him and I am sure that this is the forerunner of a book that will recount his […]
Today marks the fourth anniversary since the passing of Thailand’s beloved King Bhumibol.
Today the country marks the passing of the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great our beloved Rama IX who died on the 13th October 2016 at the age of 88. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited the Tourist Organisation Thailand (now the Tourism Authority of Thailand) on 25 February 1971When the King visited the Tourism […]
STV: Not a single Chinese person actually applied for a special visa – TAT supplied “list of names”
Further revelations have emerged about the much delayed arrival of the first group of Chinese tourists. Some 120 Chinese were supposed to have been arriving in Phuket last Thursday until an eleventh hour reason – the Vegetarian Festival – was given for the delay by the head of Thailand’s security council. The charter flight was virtually taxiing […]
THAILAND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY – WHAT CAN WE EXPECT NEXT
BANGKOK: Right at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic I was absolutely sure people will only travel again if they feel it is safe to do so in the new Covid-19 world, and when they have the spare cash to do so. My conviction to that mantra is as solid today as it was all […]
Recommendations for the Tourism Sector to Continue Taking Action on Plastic Pollution During COVID-19 Recovery
Objective of the Recommendations The recommendations are addressed to tourism stakeholders with the aim of supporting them to continue fighting plastic pollution during the COVID-19 recovery. This document illustrates how reducing the plastic footprint, increasing the engagement of suppliers, working closer with waste service providers, and ensuring transparency on the actions taken, can significantly contribute […]
Words from a wise man, Minor International founder warns of more job cuts, closures
Minor International Plc, which runs more than 500 hotels across 55 countries, may cut more jobs and shut recently re-opened properties as the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions continue to keep guests away. “We have hotels that can’t even pay for staff or electricity because they’re totally empty,” Bill Heinecke, chairman and founder of Bangkok-based […]
Prioritize Employee Well-Being for Business Resilience
By maintaining a human focus during a crisis, leaders can build resilience among their workers and strengthen their organizations for the future. The unmitigated stress of a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic can have serious consequences for employees and employers alike. Studies show that workers who are distressed are significantly less productive than those who aren’t, and […]
Kamalaya Koh Samui
Kamalaya is an award winning Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa surrounded by nature on the peaceful southern coast of Koh Samui. Whether you need to reduce stress, create new healthy eating and exercise resolutions or reconnect with your inner strength, our team of naturopaths, TCM doctors, life mentors, Ayurveda therapists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, yoga teachers […]
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