Boxer Sudaporn guarantees 2nd Olympic medal for Thailand
3 August 2021: Sudaporn Seesondee became the first Thai female boxer to secure an Olympic medal after she narrowly ousted 2018 Youth Olympics gold medalist, Caroline Dubois of Great Britain, 3-2 in the women’s...
Thailand earns multiple ‘best destination’ awards from China’s tourism industry
Bangkok, 04 February 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thailand has won a number of awards from both China’s tourism industry sector and leading travel media, including...
Press Release: Thailand grants visa extension for tourists to stimulate upcoming high season
The following is a press release from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The statements within are their own.
Bangkok, 31 August, 2022– Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the proposal by the...
TAT showcases ‘Visit Thailand Year 2023’ campaign to Nordic and Baltic markets
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Thailand’s new direction towards meaningful travel, and high value and sustainable tourism, promoted at Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2023 in Helsinki.
Bangkok, 27 January, 2023 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showcased the ‘Visit...
End Cigarette Smoke Thailand cites England’s plan to hand out free vaping kits to...
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 The End Cigarette Smoke Thailand (ECST) Group cited England’s initiative to hand out free vaping kits, calling it an effective way to help save smokers’ lives and prevent children from accessing e-cigarettes.
This came after...
Thai Food Rising in Popularity in China
Thai food has been listed as the fourth most popular foreign cuisine in China, after western, Japanese, and Korean food. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has also continued to rise, since China...
Thai Foreign Ministry Promotes E-Visa to Streamline Visa Application Process for Chinese
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Kanchana Patarachoke, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently addressed criticism surrounding the visa application process for Chinese tourists. She clarified that China's travelers can now easily apply for visas either online...
Thailand Named Ninth-Best Retirement Destination Worldwide
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Thailand ranked in ninth place among the best countries for retirement. This recognition comes from the International Living magazine, which publishes an annual Global Retirement Index ranking the best retirement destinations.
Among the...
Speaker Adjourns Sitting Amid Motion Objections
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Friday’s (4 Aug) parliamentary sitting was abruptly adjourned without discussing an agenda regarding the senate's power to endorse prime ministers.
The sitting started at 10:30 AM, an hour later than scheduled, as only 34...
Phuket Authorities Close Illegal Cannabis Venues
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Authorities have shut down illegal cannabis dispensaries in Phuket province and warned business operators to strictly comply with cannabis-related laws and regulations.
Phuket’s Public Health Office reported that local authorities recently shut down thirteen...