Phuket Taxi Drivers File Formal Complaints to Officials Over Mobile Application Taxis
Phuket –
Phuket taxi meter drivers have filed formal complaints to relevant officials asking for assistance over what they call illegal mobile application taxis.
Mr. Kornpitak Arsanasuwan from the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) received a...
Financial Relief for Some Thai Tollways Over Long Holiday Weekend
National —
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has waived the toll fee for three main expressways on July 8th and August 1st and 2nd, 2023.
The waiving is aimed to facilitate the public's travel during...
September 2023 Festivals and Events in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Tenth Lunar Month Festival, Ko Lae Boat Racing, Long-boat Racing, Cross-Region Travel Fair, and a host of marathons/half marathons make September 2023 another eventful month in Thailand.
September sees several festivals derived from religious...
Chinese Tourists Appreciate Thailand’s Visa-Free Policy
PRESS RELEASE:
The Royal Thai Government has announced the tourist visa exemption scheme for a 30-day stay to passport holders of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan, effective from 25 September...
Thai Airways Introduces New Uniforms
National—
On October 25th, 2023, Thai Airways International PCL., held a press conference on the topic “FROM PURPLE TO PURPOSE,” highlighting new unique Thai airway uniforms.
The new international standard uniforms are a combination of Thai...
Probe Ordered into Thai Tourist’s Police Uniform Incident
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - National Police Chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol has ordered an investigation into a video showing a Chinese tourist wearing a Thai police uniform, with an apparent officer assisting him.
Royal Thai Police...
Thai Tourism Minister Unveils 2023 Foreign Tourist Figures, Highlighting New Year’s Influx
National—
On January 2nd, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, publicly revealed statistics of foreign tourists visiting Thailand in 2023, with more than 28 million individuals, generating income of over...
Thai Prime Minister Discusses Visas for Bordering Countries, Aiming to Establish Thailand as Regional...
National—
On February 3rd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed after a discussion with Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Minister of Tourism and Sport, regarding a discussion about CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar,...
Thailand to Become Aviation Hub
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has introduced Thailand Vision, pledging to elevate Thailand as a key aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
He revealed plans to elevate Thailand's airports, aiming to restore Suvarnabhumi Airport's status...
9 Million International Tourists Visit Thailand in Q1 of 2024, says Thai Tourism Ministry,...
National —
The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported on April 2nd, 2024, that Thailand welcomed 9.37 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2024, a 44% increase from the same period in...