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Complete Guide to Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) Hotels in Thailand

As of now, there's a total of 38 hotels offering the Alternative State Quarantine stay, with prices ranging from 29,000 baht ($920) to 220,000 baht ($7000) for a 14-day stay. #alternativestatequarantine #thailandtravel #covid

Currently, any international visitors wishing to enter Thailand face several additional hurdles in an attempt to prevent the spread of Covid-19 into the country, which so far has done remarkably well at handling the outbreak. As well as a fit-to-fly certificate and a certificate of entry, travellers are also required to undergo a 14-day quarantine at a state-approved hotel, known as the…

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The Most Haunted Places in Thailand

Thailand is full of ghosts. #thailand #ghosts #haunted

Tales of ghosts, animist traditions and belief of the supernatural are prominent in Thai culture and heritage. Here’s your chance of getting to know the spooky side of Thailand, as we explore the most haunted locations in Thailand.

As a predominately Buddhist nation, monks have taken the role of guarding Thai people against supernatural powers at play. This includes cleansing unwanted spirits…

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Top 10 Best Cheap Hotels in Pattaya

PATTAYA Like saving money? So do we. The best affordable hotels in Pattaya offer much more, per baht, than you might be expecting. #pattaya #hotels #travel

Like saving money? So do we. The best affordable hotels in Pattaya offer much more, per baht, than you might be expecting.

“Cheap” means a number for each traveller. For some, it means great value for every baht you spend. For others, it’s just about finding the absolutely cheapest guesthouses and hostels. And it’s true, you could find cheaper hotels than the ones we’ve listed here, but by…

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Buriram United striker and Finnish engineer tested positive for coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) This brings the total confirmed cases in the country up to 3,312. #covid19 #coronavirus #buriramunited #thailand

Thai government reports two new confirmed coronavirus cases — a Serbian professional footballer from his home country and a Finnish engineer who flew into the country from Denmark. Both were not showing symptoms but tested positive and have been placed under self-paid quarantine. This brings the total confirmed cases in the country up to 3,312.

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration…

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Let the Price Wars Begin — Expats Enjoy Cheap Beer and Empty Beaches

Even bar girls have bills to pay. #thailand #travel #cheapbeer #emptybeaches #pattaya

Life is looking up for foreigners still residing in Thailand, but it comes through desperate competition over their wallets.

As Thailand continues to shut its borders from visitors, the few remaining tourists and long-term visa holders still residing in the country are enjoying the positive effects of the global pandemic.

Usually crowded destinations are a distant memory of the past,…

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Thailand ranked "best in the world" for handling COVID-19 crisis

While Thailand has been a success story for suppressing the spread of the virus, it has come with a heavy price and struggling economy. #thailand #covid19 #thailandnews

After celebrating the birthday of their monarch yesterday, Thailand has now even more reasons for celebration. A global survey published yesterday ranked Thailand as the best country in the world for handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

RankCountryRecovery RatingRecovery IndexSeverity RatingSeverity IndexContinent1Thailand582.27110.70Asia2South…