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 Presents Government’s New Policies to Parliament
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presented the government's new policies to Parliament on September 11th, dividing them into a two-phase plan to tackle Thailand's economic and social challenges inherited from the previous administration.
In the...
Thailand International Boat Show to Boost Phuket’s tourism
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Thailand International Boat Show to boost Phuket’s tourism economy and showcase Phuket as Southeast Asian leisure-marine hub
From the latest luxury yachts to superyachts, private jets and more, the 2024 Thailand International Boat Show...
Thailand and India to Raise Frequency of Flights
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Mr. Suthipong Kongpool, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, along with Thai government officials and airline officials, discussed the topic of increasing the number of flights between Thailand and India with Mr. Asangba...
Thai Hotels Face 170M Baht Losses After FTI Collapse
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Thai hotels have reported combined losses of 173 million baht following the collapse of the German tour firm FTI Group, a sharp increase from the 111 million baht initially estimated in June.
The Thai...
Thai PM orders strict surveillance of entertainment venues on their first day of reopening...
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 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...
Phuket Tourism Rebounds Amid Influx of Foreign Visitors
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BANGKOK (NNT)Â - Phuket province is witnessing a surge in international tourists, with Chinese travelers leading the way, followed by those from Russia and Australia.
Thanawat Oncharoen, Vice President of the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA),...
Thai Private Business Sector Voices Support for New Government Policies
National – Mr. Prateep Tangmatitham, the Executive Chairman of Supalai Company Limited, supports the new Thai government's visa-free plan for China and Kazakhstan, 10,000 baht digital wallets, and a minimum wage increase policy for...
Three Million Tourists Visited Samui Island in 2023
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
More than three million people visited Samui Island which generated more than 37 Billion Baht in revenue last year, said Samui tourism authorities.
The Samui Tourism and Sports Office reported that...
