Thailand News - 10,000 THB for ALL Thai Citizens | VISA requirements eased Artwork

Thai Expat Daily Show

Thai Expat Daily Show is an innovative commentary news channel, designed to share information and updates that impact expats in Thailand. Each week, we discuss topics related to life in Thailand, including culture, lifestyle, Covid-19, travel, and immigration. Featuring special guests and reviews of the Sunday papers to bring you memorable and accurate reporting. Whether you want quick updates of the latest headlines or in-depth analysis of the week’s top stories, there’s something for everyone. If you’re looking for an easy, convenient way to stay up to speed, tune in. We are a five-day-a-week show and our episodes will be uploaded each day at 6am.

All Episodes

Thai Expat Daily Show

Thailand News - 10,000 THB for ALL Thai Citizens | VISA requirements eased

August 12, 2023 • Ciaran Mc • Season 5 • Episode 4

In this video, we're sharing the latest news from Pattaya and Phuket. As of today, 10,000 Thai Baht (about US$258) will be given to all Thai citizens as a sign of goodwill.

Additionally, the visa requirements for Chinese tourists to Thailand have been eased. This is great news for Phuket and Pattaya tourists, who now have more options when it comes to travelling to Thailand. Be sure to check out the latest news from these beach towns today!
--
Tourist visa requirements eased for Chinese visitors
he government has further relaxed its tourist visa requirements and shortened the standard time required for approving visas for Chinese visitors in a bid to make the process easier for people visiting the country.
Source - The Bangkok Post

Pheu Thai to revive ‘digital wallet’
The Pheu Thai Party intends to reintroduce its 10,000-baht digital wallet programme once the government it is forming takes office, says deputy secretary-general Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Source - The Bangkok Post

Patong massage parlour raided
PHUKET: Police have raided a massage parlour in Patong that was operating without a licence and providing masseuses under the age of 18.
Source - The Phuket News

Patong officials arrested for corruption
Two officials at Patong Municipality have been arrested for extorting B250,000 from a business owner wanting to change the permit of use for his building under the Building Control Act 1979. The two also demanded an extra B50,000 for ‘services rendered’.
Source - The Phuket News - Thaiger News

Don Mueang police slammed for being lenient towards aggressive foreigner
Police officers at Don Mueang International Airport have been criticised by netizens for not using cracking down on an aggressive Chinese tourist who caused a commotion at the airport in Bangkok on Wednesday night.
Source - The Nation Thailand
--
Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link below
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow
--
Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy.

Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572
--
Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com
--
LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw
--
Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com
--
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow
--
#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnews

Support the show