Particular problems associated with long-stay Non-Immigrant B visa holders under the present extraordinary conditions are being identified as the closure of the kingdom’s borders has… Read More ›
Several initiatives including the ‘Phuket Model’ and only last week, a 9-month long-stay visa for foreign tourists, have been announced but nothing is yet finalised.… Read More ›
The former Thai Prime Minister who won two elections and presided over a period of unprecedented growth in the kingdom, on Saturday, noted that he… Read More ›
Well over 10,000 police officers have been mobilised to control the situation with reserve forces of anti-riot police and military units on standby in case… Read More ›
The Eurozone area is expected to contract by 7.9% this year as Asia will see its first economic decline since the 1960s. Thailand is emerging… Read More ›
The situation in the Bangkok condo market is still not clear but the absence of Chinese visitors, who enter the country as tourists, has had… Read More ›
Government sources estimate that up to 1,200 tourists per month will begin arriving in Thailand under the new long-stay visa from October. The visas will… Read More ›
Thailand is facing a mounting bill for its draconian policy of sealing off the kingdom from foreign tourism and normal passenger flights. A Krung Thai… Read More ›
At the same time, the minister has also revealed that 10,000 Chinese speakers will be recruited as he sees China as an emerging global power.… Read More ›
A UK travel consultancy has revealed that its studies of countries worldwide with large foreign tourist industries have shown that a combination of airport testing… Read More ›
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The last two coups in Thailand in 2006 and 2014 damaged the country economically as they caused Thailand to be isolated and lose valuable ground… Read More ›
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Centre for Economic Situation Administration official says that foreign tourists should be back by October 31st under the ‘Phuket model’ as research shows that over… Read More ›
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Reports from Nissan Thailand highlight the severe economic challenge facing Thailand at this time. It follows a cataclysmic fall in auto exports in the last… Read More ›
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Thai Army chief has expressed confidence that the government can handle any potential unrest including a forthcoming major rally scheduled for September 19th next. It… Read More ›
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Minister of Tourism and Sports, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, appears to be pitted against the medical establishment in the kingdom with the minister hitting out last week… Read More ›
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The official reason for the resignation of the former Kasikorn Bank President,who was only appointed on August 6th and sworn in on August 12th, was… Read More ›
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As Thai Airways awaits a ruling from the Bankruptcy Court on its proposed restructuring plan which was doggedly opposed by some creditors, the extent of… Read More ›
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Research conducted in Phuket has shown that European visitors to the paradise island spend more. Last year, they accounted for 17% of passengers but were… Read More ›
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As the government pushes ahead urgently to reopen Thailand’s foreign tourism sector, the economy is also facing headwinds both domestically with economic consumption yet to… Read More ›
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Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has given assurances that the reopening of Thailand to foreign tourism is going ahead. He revealed that… Read More ›
VIP jetsetters holidayed in Phuket as government holds up foreign tourism due to local fears until October 31st 
Scotswoman to appeal dropping of death sentence on brother in law and two hired hitmen by court in Phrae 
Visa amnesty to end with 30-day extensions on application as the focus moves to long-stay visa holders 
Two Europeans to be deported after frolics under the waves video irks local people in Surat Thani 
Defiant protest leaders opt for jail over freedom before the court in Bangkok to rally public support 
Fun-loving foreigners living in Ko Phangan arrested for underwater antics in a protected coastal area 
Shock resignation of Minister of Finance a sign of more politics being demanded in government 
Thai Airways Airbus deal for US routes and rampant corruption to be reported to parliament by minister 
Tourists able to stay in Thailand for up to nine months under planned new ‘Longstay’ entry visa being proposed 
Protest leader torches legal notice to desist in front of a senior police chief at Samut Prakan rally on Sunday 
Australian and New Zealand tourists first to return to Phuket in the coming few weeks as a pilot run 
Phuket breakthrough on foreign tourism walked back on Friday by government spokeswoman 
Broader opening of Thailand to tourists may be on but only with robust health controls says PM 
Facebook threatens legal action as minister forces it to block access to online anti-royalist content 
American man’s home in Phetchabun found to be illegal after complaints from locals prompts probe 
Arrest warrant out for former Thai-Dutch TV star, now facing 33 years in prison for illegal drug trafficking 
Tourism is coming back to Phuket with a wave of visitors expected from October in a surprising move 
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