Phuket and Samui Expect Tourist Surge During Lunar New Year
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Phuket International Airport is gearing up for an influx of tourists during the Lunar New Year festival, with an expected average of 49,000 daily arrivals until February 16.
According to Airport Director Monchai Tanod,...
Thai Spirits Businesses on Upward Trend, Set to Produce One Billion Baht Monthly
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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,...
Koh Samui Cruise Terminal Set to Open by 2032
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Caretaker Deputy Minister of Transport Manaporn Charoensri has announced that a new cruise terminal in Koh Samui will open in 2032 as part of efforts to boost tourism in Surat Thani province. During...
Over 10.5 Million Register for 10,000-Baht Digital Wallet Stipend on Opening Day
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Over 10.5 million people had registered for the much-awaited digital wallet stipend program within the first six hours of the registration opening earlier today.
Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said this figure exceeded initial...
Restaurant and Hotel Industries Fear Collapse Over Proposed 15 Percent VAT Hike
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On December 6th, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Thai Restaurant Business Association Chairman, raised concerns about the government’s proposal to increase the VAT rate from 7% to 15%.
He warned that the move...
How to Land an English Teaching Job in Phuket
Teaching English in Phuket is a unique and rewarding experience, offering a blend of stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and a welcoming community. Teachers in Phuket enjoy a relaxed island lifestyle while making a positive...
Chinese Buyers Bring Back Hope for Thailand’s Condominium Market
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 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,...
Entertainment venue operators requesting Thai government to legally extend opening hours, cancel afternoon alcohol...
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Entertainment venue operators filed a letter to the Thai government requesting to legally open their venues until 4 A.M. and to cancel afternoon alcohol sales ban hours of 2-5.
The President of the Thai...
Restaurant Business Association Urges Thai PM for Urgent Economic Stimulus to Prevent Further Closures
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On July 1st, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the President of the Thai Restaurant Business Association, submitted a letter to Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, urging immediate consideration of economic stimulus measures to prevent...
CentralwOrld Welcomes Gumball 3000
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11 September 2024
centralwOrld welcomes Gumball 3000, international supercar rally, with over 100 cars worth over a billion baht making its pitstop on 17 September.
Highlighting its reputation as the landmark of world-class events...
