China Takes Top Spot for Thailand’s Tourist Arrivals
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Chinese tourists have taken the top spot in terms of international tourist numbers for Thailand, according to the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association (PBTA).
The news was revealed during the PBTA regular meeting held...
Thai Tourism Authority Reports Surge in Chinese Tourists After Visa Waiver
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On March 14th, 2024, Mrs. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), publicly revealed statistics of the number of Chinese tourists to Thailand increasing significantly after permanently waiving visa requirements...
Chinese Tourist Injured after Parasailing Accident in Phuket
Phuket –
A female Chinese tourist has broken her leg after a parasailing accident at Karon Beach.
The news went viral on Thai social media this week after the Facebook Page ‘Luijeen’ posted her story which...
Thailand and China Ink Visa-Free Agreement to Boost Tourism and Strengthen Bilateral Ties
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Thailand and China have reached an agreement to waive visa requirements for their citizens, a move aimed at boosting travel and tourism between the two nations.
According to reports, the signing of the mutual...
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...
UPDATE: Chinese Woman Faces Legal Action Following Controversial Live Streaming in Soi Nana in...
Bangkok –
A Chinese woman faces legal action after the Royal Thai Immigration found that she was selling online products without a work permit following a Livestream that outraged netizens in Soi Nana in Bangkok....
Thai Prime Minister Continues to Deny Reports of Chinese Police Patrolling in Thailand
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At 5:00 PM (San Francisco local time), on November 13th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly denied the statement from Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand...
Chinese Police Patrolling With Thai Police Announcement Leads to Swift Correction
Thailand-
In an unusual move, Chinese police will join Thai police in tourist hotspots to patrol in the near future to boost tourist confidence, said the director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. However,...
Thai and Chinese Leaders Stress Closer Relations in Beijing Meeting
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On October 19th, 2023, Thai Prime Minister, Mr. Settha Thavisin, and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, held a diplomatic meeting in Beijing, China.
Both leaders highlighted the long-standing friendship and...
Thailand to sign MOU with Chinese media preventing cybercrime
PRESS RELEASE:
Minister attached to Official of the Prime Minister Puangpet Chunlaiad is preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with major Chinese media groups to collaborate in preventing fake news, cybercrime, and call...