Prime Minister Pushes for Enhanced Airport Services Ahead of High Tourist Season
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra recently visited Suvarnabhumi International Airport to assess improvements in preparation for Thailand’s high tourism season.
Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Minister of Tourism Sorawong...
Central Department Store Group and The 1 Launch The 1 EXPAT
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Central Department Store Group and The 1 Launch The 1 EXPAT: A Membership Program Transforming the Expat Community’s Shopping Experience in Thailand.
Central Department Store Group, under Central Retail, has partnered with The 1—Thailand’s...
Thailand Winter Festival 2024 Set to Showcase 7 Wonders This Holiday Season
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On October 29th, 2024, Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, announced the "Thailand Winter Festival 2024," organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) alongside public and private sector partners....
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket Among Proposed Sites for Thailands Legal Casino Complexes
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On October 29th, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat shared the government’s timeline to propose the Integrated Entertainment Complex Bill to the Cabinet by year-end, potentially paving the way for legal casinos.
The...
TAT Welcomes Air Astana’s Inaugural Flight from Astana to Phuket
PRESS RELEASE:
From October 2024 through March 2025, Kazakhstan's national airline launches 624 flights to Thailand, offering over 100,000 seats to Bangkok and Phuket.
Bangkok, 28 October 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is celebrating...
Deputy Minister to Push Casino Law for Cabinet Approval by Year-End
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The draft legislation to establish an Entertainment Complex in Thailand is expected to be submitted for Cabinet approval by the end of this year.
Once approved, the bill will be forwarded to the House...
Thai Restaurant Association Urges More Economic Stimulus as Dining Sector Revives
National —
On October 21st, 2024, Mrs. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, the president of the Thai Restaurant Association, stated that the first phase of the 10,000-baht handout for welfare cardholders and vulnerable groups has helped revive the...
Luxury Villas and Condominiums in Phuket Gain Popularity Among Thai and Foreign Buyers
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Phuket’s high-end real estate market is booming, with luxury villas and condominiums valued over 100 million baht attracting significant interest from both Thai and international buyers.
Mr. Sophon Phonchockchai, President of the Thai Real Estate...
Thai Tourism Sector Thrives with 26 Million Tourists, Offsetting Economic Impact from Floods and...
National —
On October 16th, 2024, Mr. Nava Chantanasurakon, the Vice Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), announced that Thailand's Industrial Confidence Index fell to 87.1 in September, down from 87.7 in August....
7-Eleven Launches Direct QR Code Payments via Banking Apps At Limited Locations in Thailand...
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On September 27th, 2024, Thai national media reported that 7-Eleven rolled out a new service allowing customers to make payments via QR Code directly from banking apps, with no minimum spending requirement.
This service...
