COVID-19 Innovations, Food & Beverages, Government, Hospitality, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Ministry eyes B3,000 handout for tourists
Eligible recipients of domestic tourism stimulus measures will be entitled to a 3,000-baht cash handout that will automatically be deducted from their bills when they spend nights or pay for…
COVID-19 Innovations, Government, Retail, Technology, Thailand
New anti-COVID phone app for use when entering shops
The Thai government will launch a new mobile phone app to facilitate disease-control tracking of customers as shops reopen with the easing of the coronavirus lockdown.
COVID-19 Innovations, Government, Thailand, Volunteerism
‘Pantry of Sharing’: community pantries help Thais in need during COVID-19
A group of volunteers recently launched a ‘Pantry of Sharing’ initiative, where they share non-perishable food items and basic hygiene supplies, including feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, and toilet paper, to…
News, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Tourism Levy Mulled
The Tourism and Sports Ministry is considering a tax of 300 baht or less per person for foreign arrivals that could cover pandemic insurance, once inbound flights and tourism activities…