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Tasty holiday gifts that don’t need to be shipped fast – Chicago Magazine
If you’ve tried ordering something in the past 18 months, I don’t know, you quickly realized that delivery times, especially for anything complicated or unique, can be long and unpredictable. When it comes time to shop for holiday gifts, try ordering delicious, locally made items that your friends and family won’t be using until next …

Your money: “good” and “bad” debt: know the differences
These cards often have high interest rates and can quickly become unmanageable. By Supriya Suri Loans play a major role in helping us achieve our aspirations and achieve many goals in life. In recent times, consumers increasingly use credit for convenient payments and don’t wait to save and spend. But at the same time, some …

David Lawrence King | Obituary
November 12, 1939 — Nov. 27, 2021 BRANT LAKE / QUEENSBURY – David Lawrence King of Brant Lake and Queensbury, NY passed away on November 27, 2021 Dave was born on November 12, 1939 in the small village of Guilderland Center, NY, to the late Leon George King and Esther Ruth (Sholtes) King. While in …

Mount Greylock releases first quarter honor roll for 2021 / iBerkshires.com
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass .– Mount Greylock Regional School has released the names of the students on the Honor Roll for the first term of the 2021-2022 school year. The total school enrollment is 526 and 326, or 62 percent, made the honor roll for the first quarter. Roll of honor Grade 12 Zoe Armet, Henry Art, …

Bali tour operators at their wit’s end as overseas visitors stay away, Southeast Asia News and Updates
DENPASAR (Bali) – Mr Ide Bagus Sidharta Putra had hoped his beachfront hotel Griya Santrian in Sanur, Bali put the Covid-19 days of empty restaurants and meager reservations behind him. It was not to be. Six weeks after Bali airport was cleared to accept international flights, not a single plane from outside Indonesia has landed, …
5 best things to do in Thailand on vacation in 2021
From beautiful beaches to street food markets – with Thailand announcing it will ease quarantine restrictions for vaccinated Australians, there’s no better time to start planning. Our articles are dedicated to helping you find the right product at the right price. We may receive income from affiliate partnerships and advertising for sharing this content and …
Will the future of SA be bleak or prosperous? – OPINION
Shawn Hagedorn says current government policies are creating mutually reinforcing debt and poverty traps What is the probability that more than 50% of black South Africans will be poor fifty years after the end of apartheid? Without precise political hubs, this tragic outcome will soon become inevitable. Take stock Our economic outlook is shaped by …

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Chan and Kim take the lead of the Blue Canyon
GOLF: Chan Shih-chang of Chinese-Taipei positioned to win the Asian Tour for the first time in five years after taking the lead in the third round of the Blue Canyon Phuket Championship yesterday (November 27) with American Sihwan Kim, who is looking for his first victory. Chan Shih-chang from Chinese Taipei. Photo: Paul Lakatos / …

Global races to contain a new variant of Covid
A passenger holds his cell phone while looking at an electronic flight display board displaying canceled flights at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on November 27, 2021, after several countries banned flights from South Africa following the discovery of a new variant of Covid-19 Omicron. A flurry of countries around the world have banned …
Would Goenka Diamond and Jewels (NSE: GOENKA) fare better with less debt?
Warren Buffett said: “Volatility is far from synonymous with risk”. So it can be obvious that you need to consider debt, when you think about how risky a given stock is because too much debt can sink a business. We note that Goenka Diamond and Jewels Limited (NSE: GOENKA) has debt on its balance sheet. …

Bangkok Pizza Business Gains Huge Success With Cannabis Topping
It’s lunch time. At a branch of The Pizza Company in Bangkok, there is an order for the last special dish. The staff are looking for the key ingredient: not cheese, tomatoes or olives but cannabis leaves. The Thai restaurant chain is creating a buzz with its latest menu item: cannabis pizza. The product takes …

Beach volleyball betting spotlighted in Phuket Asian tilt
The Philippines tied a milestone in men’s action as the women pitched a gallant position in the Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships at Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, Thailand. 19th seed Jude Garcia and Krung Arbasto reached the quarter-finals after a stunning 22-20, 18-21, 15-12 victory over Ahmed Mahmoud and Saifeddin Elmajid of Qatar 2, …
How to navigate the new international travel rules
Travel is now measured in dollars, days, and the number of PCR tests you need to do. Anyone entering Australia from overseas must have a negative COVID-19 test result no more than three days prior to departure. Once you are in the country, both NSW and Victoria require two additional tests within a week of …

Equifax (EFX) benefits from buyouts and innovation, debt
Equifax inc.EFX shares have gained 70.7% in the past year compared to a 23.3% decline in the industry it belongs to. The company recently reported adjusted earnings per share of $ 1.85 in the third quarter of 2021, beating Zacks’ consensus estimate by 7.6%. Revenues of $ 1.22 billion were 3.6% above the consensus estimate. …

T1 separates from Canna following a contractual dispute
After a few tumultuous weeks, T1 and Kim “Canna” Chang-dong have separated themselves, putting an end to a short-term contractual dispute between the League of Legends the team and the player. The top laner, who held a starting position for most of the year, had signed a two-year contract with T1 in 2020 and was …

In Thailand, tourism is picking up quickly | Tourism news
Thailand welcomed 106,117 foreign tourists in the first 10 months of 2021, up from 40 million visitors before the pandemic. Thailand was among the first countries in Asia to reopen for foreign arrivals, and is seeing a slow recovery, including new hotels touting longer stays for individual travelers. In the first 10 months of 2021, …

Bangkok Airways resumes Phuket – U-Tapao and Samui – U-Tapao routes in December 2021
Bangkok, November 19, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) highlights several festivals and events planned in the 17 blue zone destinations in November and December 2021, to help enrich the Amazing Thailand travel experience for visitors under of the Sandbox program. Thailand now welcomes fully vaccinated visitors from all over the world through …

Thai prime minister calls on authorities to relocate power lines underground
The move caught the attention of Russell Crowe, a Hollywood actor who developed an affection for the Kingdom while filming his new film in Thailand. The Prime Minister called on the authorities to step up their efforts to relocate power and communication lines underground. Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha handed the directive to the Office …

Denice, Drex Zamboanga vacation home after training in Thailand for 2 years
A fighter Denice Zamboanga. A championship photo MANILA, Philippines â The Zamboanga brothers and sisters return to the Philippines after staying and training in Thailand for nearly two years. Denise, the No.1 competitor in atomic weights, and her older brother Drex flew to Thailand in March 2020, just before the world’s borders were closed due …

SILVER CLINIC | I am unemployed and cannot afford my house or my car. What should I do with my debt?
Forfeiture requires an application to the High Court (which involves hiring the services of legal professionals), and essentially means that anything the consumer owns that is of value would be sold to pay off existing debt. Krisanapong detraphiphat / Getty A Fin24 reader who has been unemployed during the Covid-19 pandemic is struggling to repay …

Adventure Vacation Specialists G Adventures Realize Huge Black Friday Savings on 2022 Packages and Travel
As the world reopens its doors to international travel, G Adventures is offering up to 30% off more than 400 tours leaving before October 31, 2022 with its biggest “Cyber Sale” of the year. With the launch of the sale, the small-group adventure operator and community tourism pioneer is rewarding hungry travelers wanting to return …

5 countries without quarantine upon arrival
Vacation destinations are now on the horizon for Malaysians! After seemingly endless closures and tightly closed borders for nearly two years, it was finally announced last month that fully vaccinated Malaysians can travel overseas to some countries. Many travel-hungry Malaysians are excited to start packing and planning a year-end getaway after being barred from travel …

Carrick ready for Man Utd ‘privilege’ after Solskjaer’s sack
FOOTBALL: Michael Carrick said yesterday (22 November) he relished the “privilege” of temporarily taking over Manchester United as captain Harry Maguire called on players to take responsibility for the disastrous results which led to the dismissal of ‘Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Carrick, who won several major trophies as a United player between 2006 and 2018, will …

Asean News Headlines at 10 p.m. on Monday (November 22)
Malaysia: Covid-19: 4,885 new cases, cumulative total now 2,591,486 Covid-19: Malaysia is not out of the woods yet, according to Khairy Covid-19: More than 2.5 million adolescents in Malaysia fully vaccinated Malaysia calls on ASEAN, China to work to strengthen multilateralism, reform UN Ministry of Food and Agriculture to develop sustainable tuna fishing industry Bursa …

Phetchaburi awarded the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy status
Bangkok, November 22, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the province of Phetchaburi has been accepted as the latest Thai member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of gastronomy. Phetchaburi is the fifth province in Thailand to achieve the UCCN title, after Phuket was …

Seven simple strategies to improve your finances in 2022 [Financial Resolutions]
At the end of the year, many of us start to think about what we want to accomplish in the next year and in the long term. For some, it’s about committing to a healthier diet, exercising more, spending more time with family, having more adventures, or saving more in the future. There are simple …
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12 hotel deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday for vacation and travel in 2022
The Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, which offers … [+] a Black Friday promotion. Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos Ahead of one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, several hotels and resorts are poised to entice travelers with solid Black Friday …

Hamilton crushes Qatar qualifiers
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton took the most dominant pole position of the season to beat title rival Max Verstappen at the front of the grid under the spotlight at the Qatar Grand Prix yesterday (November 20). Hamilton established the biggest pole position margin in a dry qualifying session of the season, beating title rival Max …

Thailand has reopened and it’s a perfect vacation for all ages
FRENCH groceries, hours spent preparing a sunken lunch in minutes – and a load of dishes. But a family Christmas doesn’t have to be like this. Getty Visit 007’s Paradise with Longtail Boats in James Bond’s famous Phang Nga Bay Take a multigenerational vacation abroad and you will have no worries – just fun, sun …

26% of Americans plan to increase their vacation spending. Here’s how to do it without going into debt
Over the past year, many consumers have taken a more conservative approach to vacation spending, and that’s understandable. Back then, the economy was in a much darker situation than it is today and unemployment was still rampant. Additionally, health issues may have prevented some people from seeing loved ones and spending more money on gifts …

Reopening of Southeast Asia, but tourists are scarce
Real Money’s Alex Frew McMillan crisscrosses Southeast Asia, a sun-kissed and gentle region dotted with tens of thousands of islands, miles of beaches, home to elegant villa complexes. “As a diver I have spent many happy hours in silent meditation through exploding reefs with soft coral colored fireworks, a sea sky swept by flashes of …

Increase the participation of women in blockchain sectors
The tech and financial industries are notoriously male dominated and often act as gatekeepers. Currently, the blockchain industry shares the same characteristics as the traditional industry. Despite the fact that more women are investing in cryptocurrencies, men still hold the bulk of jobs in the industry. This can be due to a variety of factors, …

Interview: Farrukh Dhondy, author, Fragments Against My Ruin – “I took the risk of naming everyone”
What is the title of this book about? My editors asked me to write this âautobiographyâ a few months ago and I undertook it on commission, not as a long term project with notes etc. nor on a whim. It took me a few weeks, followed by responses to editorial requests, restrictions and revisions. The …

TAT shines a light on November and December events in blue zones
Across the Blue Zone, designated as tourist provinces that welcome tourists through a 7-day Sandbox program, events and celebrations take place to welcome people back to Thailand. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has compiled a list of activities and highlights in November and December of these 17 areas where fully vaccinated travelers can arrive from …

S&P raises Glenmark to ‘BB’ due to expectations of conservative debt levels
Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ long-term issuer rating from “BB-” to “BB” pending prudent leverage levels given the limited capital investments to come and healthy free operating cash flow. Its debt is expected to decrease by approximately 25% in fiscal year 22 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2022) given management’s commitment to …
Fremantle Spain calls on Fernando Jerez to create a new label Factual and Doc En Cero Coma Producciones
Fremantle Spain called on Fernando Jerez, senior director of Spanish television, to create and run a new production line En Cero Coma Producciones, dedicated to the production of factual and documentary programs. The launch of the new label is only part of Fremantle’s broader global strategy to grow its footprint in the high-end factual space, …

Avani appoints general managers in Thailand
As Thailand’s borders reopen, Avani welcomes new, familiar faces to lead the brand’s portfolio in Bangkok, Hua Hin, Phuket and the next destination – Khao Lak. Naowarat Arunkong joins Anantara Hua Hin Resort and Avani + Hua Hin Resort as cluster general manager. Naowarat Arunkong joined Minor Hotels in 1999 and got her first General …

Everything is coming to Disney + in December 2021 (including “Encanto”)
Disney + revealed their release plans for December, with the latest news being that Encanto will begin airing on December 24. Big new originals are coming, including Boba Fett’s book and the animated feature film Diary of a capricious child. This is all we know to happen Disney + next month. New exclusives Movies Diary …
Inflation could reduce public debt. But the Fed shouldn’t be wrong.
About the Author: Leslie Lipschitz is the former Director of the IMF Institute, taught at Johns Hopkins University and Bowdoin College, was a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Advisor to Investec Asset Management. In August 2020, well before recent increases in inflation, Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell announced that the Fed’s monetary policy …

Thailand to nominate Andaman National Parks as World Heritage Sites
BANGKOK (The Nation / Asia News Network): Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting (November 16) approved the proposal to nominate six national parks and a mangrove forest along the Andaman Sea as World Heritage sites in the United Nations World Heritage Center for Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco), deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul said on Tuesday. This …
This Is Fred launches a fluid genre collection with The Slate
Resort hotel The Slate has released a fluid genre collection with fashion label This Is Fred. The Phuket-based resort has teamed up with the London-based brand to produce urban, flowing clothing, inspired by the architecture and design of The Slate. âI discovered Fred in Shoreditch, a very creative and artistic area in East London where …

Why do some people in British Columbia live in RVs?
Pretty Instagram photos? A rebellion against capitalism? A response to the housing crisis? Why do some people in British Columbia experience “vanlife”? After graduating from college, TikToker Leah Zecchino decided to leave her home province of Ontario to pursue a life of travel and tree planting in British Columbia. The 22-year-old bought a 2005 Chevy …

Kim Jong-un’s Korean K-Pop Peninsula
American-Chinese virtual summit. Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will meet in person (virtually) on Monday for the first time since Biden became President of the United States last January. The two have plenty to discuss: trade wars, the 2022 Beijing Olympics – which Biden won’t attend, but likely won’t boycott – and how to deliver …

Double pleasure for Phuket facing the British Club of Bangkok visiting
CRICKET: Village Cricket Club took a major blow in a final thriller against British Club Bangkok last Sunday (November 7) to finish clear for the Phuket teams in a weekend double-program at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG), Thalang. The Village team poses for the camera after their scathing victory against British Club Bangkok last Sunday …

Singles Day Spending Shames Prime Day
What started in the 1990s in China as an anti-Valentine’s Day remains the world’s biggest shopping day of the year – and although regulatory review muted part of the Singles Day celebration, consumers still came in droves to buy from e-commerce merchants. Alibaba launched the first Singles’ Day Shopping Festival in 2009, linking it to …
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The consumer is not a moron
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: People walk past CryptoPunk (NFT) digital art non-fungible token … [+] displayed on a digital billboard in Times Square on May 12, 2021 in New York City. The image is part of SaveArtSpace’s “Pixelated” public art exhibit that will feature 193 CryptoPunks from Larva Labs on phone booths, …

Explore the origins of Eastern civilization
The Mahasurasinghanat building has a collection of artefacts dating from prehistoric times to the Srivijaya period. Apichart jinakul As Thailand welcomes vaccinated tourists from 68 countries, the Bangkok National Museum remains one of the city’s most popular attractions with improved landscapes, amenities and lighting, allowing visitors to experience a new setting and experience. ” observe …

Government clears Loy Krathong events nationwide
BANGKOK: The Government Center for Administering the COVID-19 Situation will allow Loy Krathong events to be held nationwide on November 19, provided that measures are taken to restrict the spread of the coronavirus. Family members prepare to take out their floats at a Loy Krathong festival at Kasetsart University Lake in Bangkok in October last …

ABC7 presents Disney Ultimate Toy Drive sponsored by IHOP, The RoomPlace
CHICAGO (WLS) – ABC 7 Chicago presents The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, sponsored by IHOP and The RoomPlace, to benefit Toddler toys, which helps to brighten up the children’s holidays. The toy drive will begin with animators Val Ryan and Ryan Chiaverini during ABC 7’s Windy City Weekend on Friday, November 12 at 11:30 am …

Latest update on opening and closing times for Thailand’s national parks
A list of national parks and their open / closed / partially open status due to monsoon season and / or COVID-19 measures. (Photo – Sirinat National Park, Phuket) The latest update on the state of opening / closing of national parks in Thailand, covering both the annual seasonal closure for rainy months and the …

India to start issuing tourist visa for Bangladeshi air travelers from November 15: Doraiswami
Numerical Star Ratio Tue Nov 9, 2021 11:25 AM Last update: Tue Nov 9, 2021 11:28 AM Indian High Commissioner Vikram Kumar Doraiswami spoke to reporters at Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria on October 9, 2021. Photo: Star “> Indian High Commissioner Vikram Kumar Doraiswami spoke to reporters at Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria on …

Now that Thailand is open to Indians, you can ‘rent’ vacations at Rs40k
Thailand has opened its doors to fully vaccinated Indians, but there are no direct flights to the country yet, possibly because the final set of rules for Indian visitors have yet to be finalized. However, MakeMyTrip has now partnered with IndiGo Airlines and GoFirst (formerly known as GoAir) to offer what it says is a …

Covid advantage: getting around during your studies
Gustav and his friend Art visiting a temple in Chiang Mai – Photo: Lasse Sandholdt This fall, many exchange students at Thai universities traveled around the country while attending school. One of the students who embarked on such a journey is Gustav Marøy from Oslo, Norway. Over the past two months, he’s replaced college campus …
Asian stocks are mixed, US inflation test looms
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stock markets were mixed on Monday as risky assets found support in the bullish October payroll report in the United States, but faced another test later in the week from a reading of US inflation that could scare the rate horses. FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a face shield, amid the …
As Thailand opens its borders, tourists begin to flock
The streets of Bangkok are buzzing with traffic and crowds as Thailand completes its first week of relaxed border controls that lift the quarantine for travelers from more than 60 countries and territories. Tourist attractions, shops and restaurants that had been closed for much of the year are reopening, cautiously optimistic for a recovery in …

Vaccinated passengers get 20% off Transport Co interprovincial buses
For those who have been fully vaccinated, the Thai state-run long-distance bus operator is offering a 20% reduction on all fares until the end of November. The Transport Co operates public buses that travel between provinces across the country, and they provide the business with increasing ridership as tourism grows. It is also hoped that …

MakeMyTrip IndiGo to launch air charter services in Phuket
It aims to make travel to Phuket easier, as the tourist destination remains closed to direct travelers from India, according to the official statement. MakeMyTrip in partnership with IndiGo launched exclusive Air Charter Holiday services in Phuket. As countries open up to vaccinated travelers, MakeMyTrip and the airline are making travel to the holiday island …
Health Logic Announces Closing of Shares in Debt Transaction
TSXV: CHIP.H CALGARY, AB, November 5, 2021 / CNW / – Interactive Health Logic Inc. (“Health logic“or the”Society“) (TSXV: CHIP.H) (OTCPK: CHYPF) $ 178,860.34 in commercial debts owed to directors, insiders and consultants (together “the Group“) of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, My Health Logic Inc., into common shares in the capital of …

Asia tourism reopens, but travel restrictions keep spending Chinese at home
Asia’s gradual easing of international travel restrictions is proving a welcome relief for the region’s hard-hit tour operators who are slowly opening up to visitors from around the world – with one exception. China, previously the world’s largest outbound tourism market, maintains international air capacity at just 2% of pre-pandemic levels and has yet to …

Chiang Mai to control new clusters among migrant workers within 14 days
Contextual testing and vaccination clinics have been set up at Tha Phae Gate, among others, to proactively test and identify COVID-19 patients for rapid isolation and treatment, regardless of nationality. The new COVID-19 outbreak in Chiang Mai appears to be gaining traction as authorities continue to report new clusters. Provincial health officials have launched a …

2022 World Half Marathon Championships postponed
The world half marathon championships scheduled to take place in Yangzhou, China on March 27, 2022, have been postponed by eight months, due to the ongoing pandemic. Peres Jepchirchir at the finish line of the athletics half-marathon world championships, which she won with a women’s world record of 1:05:16. The event has been postponed to …

Cryptocurrency is now accepted at Silavadee Pool Spa Resort in Koh Samui
Press release The Silavadee Pool Spa Resort becomes the first resort on Koh Samui to accept cryptocurrency. Koh Samui, 2021 – The Silavadee Pool Spa Resort becomes the first resort on Koh Samui to accept cryptocurrency for hotel reservations worldwide. Miss Chonlada Soonthonvasu, General Manager of Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, said: “As the popularity of …

Phuket tops Airbnb holiday searches
Tourists enjoy Nai Harn Beach on Tuesday, November 2. Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: Phuket has become the first choice among searches for accommodation in Thailand on the Airbnb platform since the country reopened to visitors from 63 countries and territories without quarantine launched on Monday, November 1. As of Monday, searches for homes in Thailand …

Prince Andrew: New York judge sets 2022 target for civil sexual abuse case against Duke of York
The judge in Prince Andrew’s civil sexual abuse case has set a goal of holding a trial between September and December next year. New York judge Lewis Kaplan only made the comments during the second hearing involving both the The Duke of York and the legal teams of Virginia Giuffre. During the short telephone hearing, …

Man Robs and Torches 7-11 Store escapes with US $ 30
Police in the city of Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, report that a 7-11 store was broken into and then set on fire around 3 a.m. Monday evening. The thief held the store clerks at knife threat before escaping with 1,000 baht (US $ 30). Chiang Mai City Police said she got her image from …

Phuket welcomes vaccinated travelers as Thailand reopens to tourism
Among the island destinations of the world, Phuket is one of the most popular. With its breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery, wide array of diverse activities, and world-famous Thai hospitality, it’s easy to see why travelers return to this tropical corner of paradise regularly. It’s no wonder then that Thailand’s largest island is leading plans …

EaseMyTrip net profit grows more than 300% to 27.13 crore
NEW DELHI : Online travel company EaseMyTrip, operated by Easy Trip Planners Ltd, on Tuesday announced an annual increase of more than 300% in its consolidated net profit to ??27.13 crore for the September quarter due to higher sales of airline tickets and hotel reservations during the quarter, the company said in a stock market …

Phuket Thailand Travel Guide | Where to eat, drink and stay in Phuket, Thailand
Editor’s Note: We encourage our readers to check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for up-to-date information on how to travel safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. With its ancient sites, peaceful spiritual practices, friendly locals, and cuisine that thrills the taste buds, Thailand (or “the land of smiles”) has long drawn visitors to …

China increasingly isolates itself as South Korea, Japan and Thailand start living with Covid-19
On Tuesday, the northwestern city of Lanzhou, with a population of over 4 million, entered lockdown after only six new daily cases of Covid-19 were reported there. To date, Lanzhou has registered 68 cases related to the latest outbreak. And that approach looks set to stay, at least for now. Even though some Chinese health …

Relaxation of restrictions in Bangkok, Krabi, Phang-Nga and Phuket to welcome visitors
BANGKOK, November 1 (Bernama): From Monday, Bangkok and three tourist destinations, namely Krabi, Phang-Nga and Phuket, in “tourist sandbox areas” or “blue areas”, will see the cover- night fire raised and restaurants allowed to serve alcoholic beverages. Although pubs, bars and entertainment venues remain closed in these tourist areas, most restrictions on business and recreational …

Thailand is now open – Here’s what you need to know
Thailand has officially reopened for non-quarantine travel for fully vaccinated visitors from dozens of approved countries. Starting Monday, travelers to Thailand will have three entry options, including a convenient test-and-exit option available to vaccinated visitors from 46 countries around the world, including the United States and Canada. THE ADVERTISEMENT In fashion now In addition to …