Thai Government Considering International Departure Tax
National –
On the website of the Thai Revenue Department, a public hearing questionnaire has been launched to gather public opinion on a government departure tax of 1,000 baht.
The questionnaire says the new levy will...
Thai PM orders strict surveillance of entertainment venues on their first day of reopening...
National -
 Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha ordered strict surveillance of entertainment venues, including bars, pubs, soapy massage parlors, and karaoke lounges, as the businesses have returned legally for the first time since April...
Phuket Generated 6.6 Billion Baht During the New Year Festival
Phuket –
Phuket has generated at least 6.6 billion baht during the New Year festival, according to relevant officials.
The director of the Phuket Tourism Authority of Thailand (Phuket TAT), Ms. Nathasiri Ronnasiri, told the Phuket...
Royal Thai Air Force’s budget for purchasing F-35 fighter jets approved by Budget Committee
Bangkok -
The Royal Thai Air Force's 2023 3.69-billion-baht budget for purchasing F-35 fighter jets has been approved by the 2023 Budget Committee on Wednesday, August 3rd.
Local media reported this afternoon that the committee has approved...
Thai Spirits Businesses on Upward Trend, Set to Produce One Billion Baht Monthly
National —
The overall spirits businesses in Thailand has expanded by 20% since the start of 2023 and is set to pump in one billion baht into the economy every month in the second quarter,...
Phuket hotel workers gather to support hotel owner after hotel gets shut down for...
Patong –
Over a hundred Phuket hotel workers gathered at the Patong Bay Hill Resort Hotel in Patong, Phuket, to support hotel owner Preechawut (Prab) Keesin after the hotel was reported violating legal closing times...
Phuket expects 10,000 more Korean tourists generating more than 200 million baht after roadshow...
Phuket –
Phuket is expecting 10,000 more Korean tourists that will generate more than 200 million baht after a recent roadshow in Korea, according to relevant officials.
The Vice President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation...
Cannabis Legalization in Thailand: What’s Next For The Industry After Elections?
 This week TPN media had a chance to speak with Ian from FRESH MEDIQ in Pattaya about the future of cannabis legalization in Thailand. He offers his unique perspective from being involved in the medical...
Thai FDA launching “Plook Ganja” application for registration of homegrown cannabis and hemp plantations
National -
 The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is launching the "Plook Ganja" mobile application (literal title, "Plant Ganja") for the public to conveniently register a cannabis plantation after homegrown cannabis and hemp...
Chinese Buyers Bring Back Hope for Thailand’s Condominium Market
National —
 The reopening of China to international travel for the first time in three years following the announcement to lift the stringent COVID-19 lockdown measures from January 8th onwards has garnered significant attention globally,...