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The mandatory quarantine period for those who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus will be reduced from 14 days to 7 days, Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirankul said in a press conference. Those who have not been vaccinated, but have a medical certificate declaring that they are Covid-free, will be required to quarantine to 10 days, Anutin said, according to Reuters. The health minister says vaccinations must be administered within 3 months of travelling to Thailand. Travellers must still show negative Covid-19 test results issued within 72 hours of their departure to Thailand. Those travelling from Africa must still quarantine for 14 days due to concerns about new variants of the coronavirus. SOURCE: Reuters Keep in contact with The Thaiger by following our Facebook page . Never miss out on future posts by following The Thaiger . ... » Learn More about Quarantine for vaccinated travellers to be reduced to 7 days

PAGADIAN CITY: Bus passengers traveling to Zamboanga City from various Zamboanga Peninsula provinces are no longer required to undergo quarantine as long as they show a negative RT-PCR or swab for Covid-19 test result. In addition, senior citizens and children will be allowed to commute as long as they have complete requirements. Rafael Derrick Evangelista 3rd, head of the Zamboanga City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT), said the bus passengers “do not have to undergo quarantine, but they have to inform their barangay (village) leaders where they would reside in Zamboanga City for monitoring purposes.” He added that there will be no straight bus travel to and from Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod and other cities outside Region 9. According to Evangelista, no passengers will be picked up or dropped off by buses along the way and passengers can only have their toilet stop in Ipil, Zamboanga del Norte. He said Zamboanga City bound commuters from other Zamboanga Peninsula provinces can ... » Learn More about No more quarantine for R9 bus travelers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has warned the public against scams related to the entry of foreigners in the Philippines. The DFA, in a statement Tuesday, said it does not collect a “travel exemption fee” or “any kind of fee whatsoever for the purpose of allowing foreign nationals to enter the country.” Further, the DFA reiterated that entry restrictions to the Philippines “are still currently in place.” “Foreign nationals should be guided by the latest advisory of the Bureau of Immigration as to who are allowed to enter the Philippines during the State of Public Health Emergency,” the department added. PUBLIC ADVISORYUpdates on the Temporary Travel Restrictions for Inbound and Outbound Passengers as of 26 October 2020.Please be guided accordingly. Posted by Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines on Monday, October 26, 2020 Currently, only Filipinos, their spouse, and minor children are allowed to enter the country ... » Learn More about DFA warns foreigners vs ‘travel exemption fee’ scam

Today’s Google Doodle highlights female pioneers throughout history, in conjunction with this year’s International Women’s Day. “The video Doodle pays homage to these (s)heroes by depicting the hands that have opened the doors for generations of women. While some firsts achieve something spectacularly new, others are receiving a recognition or right that is long overdue,” the search giant said. The animated doodle was made by French animator Helene Leroux, who developed it around the theme “Women Firsts”. This also reflected the most popular Google searches in the past year about women’s firsts, like the first female astronaut, the first woman to climb Mount Everest, and more. “I wanted to find a way to represent a diverse range of women’s accomplishments globally, while peaking curiosity of who the specific “firsts” are,” Leroux said, on the Doodle blog . She added that close-ups of hands highlighting women in their different fields throughout time would be a great way to ... » Learn More about Google celebrates female pioneers in Doodle for International Women’s Day 2021

SINGAPORE: More than 150,000 teachers and other workers in the education sector will be offered COVID-19 vaccinations from Wednesday (Mar 10). The exercise is in line with the Ministry of Health's (MOH) efforts to extend vaccination to workers who offer essential services, said the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). "It complements existing efforts to keep our educational institutions safe, as children and the majority of our students are not yet medically eligible for vaccination," they said in a joint news release. Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is approved for use only in individuals aged 16 and above. Meanwhile, the Moderna vaccine is only approved for use in individuals aged 18 years and older. READ: Singapore to vaccinate migrant workers against COVID-19, starting with 10,000 dormitory residents The vaccination exercise for the education sector will ... » Learn More about More than 150,000 workers in education sector to be offered COVID-19 vaccine from Mar 10

Grab Food has reduced the commission fee collected from food merchants from 35% to 30% to accommodate rising demand for food delivery in amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The move became effective yesterday as a part of “GrabCares”, a campaign. “Starting from April, GrabCares is meant to alleviate the impact of the pandemic on the community,” Tarin Thaniyavarn, country head of Grab Food Thailand told the Bangkok Post . The commission fee reduction will not apply to merchants operating in GrabKitchen, a cloud kitchen run by Grab. This will help reduce the financial burden on merchant partners, Mr Tarin said. In early March, Grab Food added an additional 20 baht charge for orders under 70 baht. This remains unchanged. Grab explained the move should encourage users to order more, raising commercially viability for merchant partners. The move should also create more revenue for delivery partners, said Grab Food. The food delivery app aims to accelerate the merchant sign-up and ... » Learn More about Grab Food Delivery App Reduces Fees for Merchants in Thailand

The British Council and the British Embassy in Bangkok shared the latest statistics on Thai higher education students studying in the UK. From a total of 15,457 Thai students choosing to study in English speaking countries, 6,880 are studying in the UK. The top five most popular subjects among Thai students in the UK are business management (60%), law (10%), engineering and technology (6%), social studies (5%), followed by creative arts and design (3%). The six measures are introduced to ensure the health and safety of the international students studying in the UK: 1) student support during the coronavirus quarantine, 2) a special financial relief programme, 3) support for mental health and wellbeing, 4) access to public health services, 5) convenient access to COVID testing, and 6) access to COVID-19 vaccines on the same basis as other UK citizens. The British Council’s scholarships are introduced to support the students to further their education in the UK – GREAT scholarships and ... » Learn More about UK Remains the Most Popular Education Destination for Thai Students

Hagay Mizrahi, also known by his stage name Gemini Muziq is an American-Israeli songwriter, musician and record producer. When Hagay was six-years-old, his father’s work relocated his family to Taiwan, where they stayed until he was ten. This early exposure to travel and culture set him up for a fascinating life exploring the globe through his own career. He studied piano as a young child and continued this until he enrolled in the military at age 18. Upon being dispatched from the army, Hagay enrolled in the Rimon School of Music, where he studied composition and arrangement. During these years, young Hagay traveled to Kingston, Jamaica, where he was first introduced to life as a music producer. During his time in Jamaica, Hagay worked with Ras Daniel, Bob Marley’s percussionist Skully, and Shaggy’s drummer Paul Kastic. He collaborated with Dean Fraser and Yossi Fine and worked with some of Israel’s top artists after graduating. These were exciting acts to work with, but there ... » Learn More about Spotlight Lands on Producer Hagay Mizrahi AKA Gemini Muziq

In a survey of 24 countries conducted by YouGov, it was found that Thai Food is one of the world’s top five foodie favorites. – In this article we offer tips on where to Find the Best Thai Restaurants Thailand became a popular holiday destination in the 1980s, and the country’s fare, along with its stunning nature and fascinating culture, is one of the primary reasons people travel there. According to the survey, Thailand had more entries in the World’s 50 Best Foods than any other country. Luckily, these dishes aren’t only found in Thailand and are readily available in other locations across the globe. Here are the three destinations around the world with the best Thai restaurants, and where to stay to make sure you can access them easily. Bangkok Thai Food While Chiang Mai may be considered the culinary capital of Thailand, Bangkok is much larger and is home to many more restaurants. Indeed, one of the most famous Thai restaurants on the planet is located in the ... » Learn More about How Thai Food Conquered the World, Where to Find the Best Thai Restaurants

Thailand’s economy in 2020 performed at its lowest levels in over two decades, just-released, full-year data shows. The year’s 6.1% contraction falls short of the devastating 7.6% decline that occurred in 1997 during the Asian Financial Crisis. Officials blamed the demise on Thailand’s economy from the gutted tourism industry ; due to travel and border restrictions, and ongoing political upheaval within the Kingdom. They also made it clear that they now expect the economic rebound of 2021 to be much slower than initially predicted. This news is another blow to the millions of struggling business owners and workers who are suffering since travel stopped and the tourism industry collapsed. Secretary general of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Danucha Pichayanan, explained the government’s stimulus package is the reason the shocking economic decline slowed in the last quarter of the year. A long term effect of stimulus loans is ... » Learn More about Stimulus, Local Demand Helping Thailand’s Economy Slowly Recover