Suvarnabhumi Airport Prepares for Uptick in Chinese New Year Tourists, Anticipates Over 2.3 Million...
National—
On February 1st, 2024, Thai national media reported that Mr. Kittipong Kittikachorn, the Suvarnabhumi Director of The Airports of Thailand (AoT), estimated an increasing number of tourists during the Chinese New Year Festival between...
Thai Tourism Authority Proposes 90-Day Visa-Free Stays for More Countries, Western Countries Targeted
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On January 29th, 2024, Thai national media stated that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) requested the Thai government to extend the visa-free stay duration to 90 days for long-haul tourists, including those from...
Thailand Urges Ex-pats and Long Stay Visitors to Try “New and Improved” Online 90...
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At 10:00 AM, on January 22nd, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ittipol Ittisaranachai, the Royal Thai immigration police chief, publicly spoke about the “Online notification of staying in Thailand over 90 days” service according to...
Thai Government Extends Visa for Foreign Muay Thai Students to 90 Days, Sets Standards...
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On January 12th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Pimol Srivikorn, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and the president of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand, publicly revealed after the 1st meeting of the Sport Industry Subcommittee...
Thailand to Exercise Permanently Waiving Visa With China Starting March 1st of 2024 to...
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At 10:10 AM, on January 2nd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed a conclusion after the Thai cabinet meeting regarding stimulating international tourism and the Thai national economy.
The Thai government...
Chiang Mai Launches New Bus Line for Enhanced Public Transport and Sustainable Tourism
Chiang Mai—
On December 29th, 2023, Mr. Thotsapon Puanudom, the Deputy Governor of Chiang Mai Province, officially initiated a new bus line in Chiang Mai by Regional Transit Corporation (RTC) Co Ltd., to enhance the...
Twenty-eight Chinese Nationals with Tourist Visas Arrested for Illegally Working at Thalang Construction Site
Thalang –
Twenty-eight Chinese nationals who entered the country with tourist visas were arrested after they were found illegally working at a construction site in Cherng Talay.
The Region 8 Police told the Phuket Express that...
Finnish Tourists Falsely Claim Kidnapping in Patong: Overstaying Charges Pressed
Patong—
At 1:00 AM, on December 15th, 2023, Thai tourist police received a missing person report from Finnish parents that they could not contact their son as an anonymous person allegedly impersonated a Phuket police...
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...
Thai Tourism Authorities Propose to Unlock 60-Day Visa Exemption for European Tourists
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European travelers could potentially soon enjoy 60 days of exploration in Thailand without visa requirements, as reported by the Thai Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol stated on Monday, November 13th, that the...