Reopening bars: People drinking alcohol are difficult to control and risk spreading virus

Reopening bars: People drinking alcohol are difficult to control and risk spreading virus

The Committee for Covid-19 Situation Administration blamed alcohol drinkers directly for not opening pubs and bars in Thailand. Dr Aphisamai Srirangsan said the CCSA sympathizes with the industry after begging the government to allow them to reopen the multi-billion baht industry last week. But, he said, Covid-19 infections are caused by “people’s actions” and people…

Elderly expats given lifeline regarding mandatory insurance requirement for Non-Immigrant “O-A” visas

Elderly expats given lifeline regarding mandatory insurance requirement for Non-Immigrant “O-A” visas

The Thai government on Tuesday passed new rules that will help people over the age of 70 purchase health insurance as part of applying for an “O-A” nonimmigrant visa. Previously, applicants had to purchase health insurance from a Thai insurance provider via the website https://longstay.tgia.org/. However, it can be difficult for people over the age…