Thai Doctor: Never eat toads – there is no antivenin
BANGKOK: — A leading public health official has given a stern warning to people thinking of eating toads – don’t! The warning from Dr Opas Karnkawinphong comes after two men died from eating the creature this week, reported Daily News. Dr Opas said that the creatures contain poison that has no known antidote or antivenin. […]
Myanmar now issues e-visas for land borders
The Labour, Immigration and Population Ministry of Myanmar just announced that e-visas will now be available for tourists entering the country via three gateways on the Thai border. Visitors can now use their electronic visas at the Myawaddy, Kawthoung and Tachileik border crossings to enter Myanmar. Before, the electronic visas, which were introduced in 2014, […]
Thailand’s first halal hotel hopes to help boost Muslim arrivals
The first halal hotel in Thailand was opened in Bangkok with hopes of attracting more Muslim visitors and boosting one of the few bright spots in its economy. Nearly 30 million foreign tourists came to Thailand last year but only about 658,000 were from the Middle East, according to industry data. The four-star Al […]
Taxi drivers and passengers will no longer be allowed to light up in cabs
Taxi drivers, as well as passengers, will no longer be able to enjoy a smoke during their rides, starting September 1. The Land Transport Department and Department of Disease Control have come together to pass a law for public health mandating that all taxis will be non-smoking zones. In addition to the noted health benefits […]
Thailand for women travellers – learn the ingredients of Thai beauty
With their silky black hair, almond eyes, petite features and natural refinement, Thai women are famous the world over for their beauty and elegance. And perhaps this explains why so many tourists now flock to the kingdom, not just for adventure, rest and relaxation, but also to learn some of Thailand’s beauty secrets for themselves […]
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