Thai Tourism Minister Vows to Continue Visa-Free Policies and Boost Domestic Travel
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On September 5th, 2024, newly-appointed Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat gave an interview regarding the Entertainment Complex (Casino) project after completing public hearings on the draft bill, with over 80% of respondents expressed...
UPDATE: Visa Revocation of Swiss Expat at Center of Viral Court Case in Phuket...
Phuket –
A visa revocation order will be canceled after the Phuket Kwaeng Court has dismissed a prominent viral case involving a Swiss Expat allegedly assaulting a Thai doctor.
Our previous stories:
A doctor was allegedly kicked...
Thai Restaurant Association Praises New Cash Distribution Plan for Vulnerable Groups
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On August 24th, 2024, Mrs. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, the president of the Thai Restaurant Association, expressed her approval of the new government's plan to distribute 10,000 baht in cash to 14.5 million vulnerable citizens...
Thai Hotels Face 170M Baht Losses After FTI Collapse
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Thai hotels have reported combined losses of 173 million baht following the collapse of the German tour firm FTI Group, a sharp increase from the 111 million baht initially estimated in June.
The Thai...
Thailand Officially Grants 60-Day Visa Exemption to Passport Holders from 90 Countries and Territories
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On July 15th, 2024, the Royal Gazette announced new regulations from the Ministry of Interior, granting visa exemptions for passport holders from 90 countries and territories for short-term visits up to 60 days....
Thai Interior Ministry Announces Updated Visa Measures to Boost Tourism and Economy, Effective on...
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On July 12th, 2024, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, announced the issuance of four updated ministerial regulations to modernize visa measures in alignment with global efforts...
Thailand Attracts More Indian Tourists as a Result of Visa-Free Extension
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Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharoke disclosed that Thailand has attracted more Indian tourists as a result of the visa-free measure. The Thai cabinet earlier approved the extension of a temporary visa exemption for visitors...
Thai Government Introduces Destination Thailand Visa for Digital Nomads and Long-Term Workers
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On May 28th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced new visa issuance measures and guidelines to promote tourism and stimulate Thailand’s economy following a cabinet meeting.
TPN Media cautions, however, that many specific details...
Cabinet Approves 10-Year EEC Visa, Boosts Agriculture
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The Cabinet, during its regional retreat yesterday (May 14) in Petchaburi province, endorsed a new 10-year visa to attract executives and experts to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of efforts to...
Thailand Privilege Card Expands Distributor and Membership Base, Penetrating Middle East Market
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Bangkok, 14 May 2024 — Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited, a provider of long-term visa privilege services with exceptional benefits, under the supervision of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), was honored by...