EP 126- PCR TO REMAIN, Thailand Pass, Medical Visa, Omicron, Pattaya Nightlife, Bangkok, Phuket News

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PM eyes Omicron options
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will decide about whether Thailand will be forced back into another lockdown if the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is detected in the country.
Source – The Bangkok Post

Pattaya night venues beg for Christmas lifeline
Entertainment venues in Pattaya have urged the government to ease Covid-related measures to allow them to resume operations and sell alcoholic drinks at open-air venues ahead of the New Year Festival in a bid to spur tourism.
Source – The Bangkok Post

Cabinet approves one-year visa for foreigners seeking medical treatment in Thailand
The Thai cabinet approved, in principle, the issuance of medical treatment visas at their meeting today (Tuesday). The visa will allow foreigners seeking medical treatment in Thailand to stay for up to one year, without having to leave the country for visa renewals in the case of tourist visas.
Source – Thai PBS World

Eateries in Bangkok can serve alcohol until 11pm from December 1
Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang issued an announcement today (Monday), further easing restrictions on eateries in the capital, by allowing them to serve alcohol to customers up to 11pm from December 1st.
Source – Thai PBS World

RT-PCR test requirement on arrival in Thailand to remain in place
The RT-PCR COVID-19 test requirement upon arrival in Thailand will remain in place considering the emergence of the new “Omicron” COVID-19 variant in many countries, the Thai cabinet announced today (Tuesday). This decision negates the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s announcement, issued last week, saying that antigen tests will be used from December 16th.
Source – Thai PBS World

Thailand Pass News and Updates – TEDS Media

Charming Chiang Mai needs tourists – TEDS Media

Bangkok rated 4th best by expats in Southeast Asia

Bangkok was rated behind Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City as the best place for expatriates to live in Southeast Asia in a global survey released on Wednesday.
Source – The Bangkok Post

The Phuket Sandbox News Report - Phuket News Today

New points system starts today, Phuket transport office reminds drivers
A senior figure at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has issued a reminder to drivers that the nationwide points system for moving violations comes into effect today (Dec 1).

Patong venue operators cautioned as Bangla cases rise
Food and drink vendors in Phuket are only allowed to sell alcohol and allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises from 11am-2pm and 5pm-11pm, Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has confirmed.

Phuket gets green light for New Year celebrations to be an all-nighter
The sale of alcohol will be allowed across Phuket through the night of New Year’s Eve, following a new provincial order issued over the weekend.
Source – The Phuket News
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00:00 - PM eyes Omicron options
04:58 - Pattaya night venues beg for Christmas lifeline
08:04 - Cabinet approves one-year medical visa
09:02 - Eateries in Bangkok can serve alcohol until 11pm from today
10:00 - RT-PCR test requirement continues – Thailand Pass – Chiang Mai!
20:14 - Bangkok rated 4th best by expats in Southeast Asia
21:47 – The Phuket News Daily Report
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