Thailand Announces 30 Day Visa Exemption for Japanese Business Travelers
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On December 12th, 2023, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, publicly revealed a conclusion after the cabinet meeting regarding a 30-day visa exemption for business purposes for Japanese visitors effective from January...
Bangkok Airways Reports Stellar Growth in 2023
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On February 24th, 2024, Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, the President of Bangkok Airways Public Co., Ltd., publicly revealed a continuous recovery rate of the aviation industry in the 4th quarter of 2023, as a result...
Thai Transport Minister to Discuss High-Speed Rail and ‘Land Bridge’ Project with China
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On April 24th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed his official visit itinerary to China from May 6th to 15th for the 31st Thailand-China Railway Cooperation Meeting.
The meeting will...
Loy Krathong events in six provinces nationwide estimated to generate revenue of 1.4 billion...
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National Loy Krathong festivals in six major provinces nationwide are expected to potentially generate revenue of at least 1.4 billion baht, the Tourism Authority of Thailand governor said today, October 20.
Governor Yuthasak Supasorn...
Ministry of Public Health to propose waiving annual license fees for massage shops and...
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The Minister of Public Health, Anutin Charnvirakul, stated to the Thai press this afternoon that he will be proposing to the Thai Cabinet next week to waive annual license fees for massage shops affected...
Thailand’s consumer confidence significantly drops to record low in April due to third outbreak...
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The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting and The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), revealed yesterday, May 6th, that the consumer confidence index in April has dropped to 46.0 from...
Thailand’s customer confidence index hits the lowest level in nearly 23 years in July...
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Thailand's customer confidence index for July has hit the lowest level in 22 years and 10 months as the Covid-19 domestic situation is worsening, risking a total decline in GDP of 2 percent.
Thanawat...
Phuket governor welcomes Singapore ambassador to discuss cruise tourism from Singapore to Phuket
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The Phuket Governor held a welcoming meeting with the ambassador of Singapore to discuss cruise tourism from Singapore to Phuket yesterday afternoon.
On March 23rd, Mr.Narong Wun-Siew, the Phuket Governor, hosted a welcoming meeting with...
Thai Royal Force appealing decision to not approve 7.4-billion-baht jets budget, demanding another consideration
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The Royal Thai Air Force on Tuesday, July 26th, appealed to the House sub-committee on durable goods and information technology to demand another consideration of the 7.4-billion-baht budget on two F-35A combat...
Reader TalkBack Thailand: Should Foreign Tour Guides Be Allowed to Legally Work in Thailand?
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The following is our regular feature in which we ask our readers a news topical question and get their insight and opinions. We then share their feedback about a week later and pick a...