Tourists Flock to Islands in Phang Nga During Songkran Festival
Phang Nga –
Lots of Thai and foreign tourists are visiting islands in Phang Nga during the Songkran festival.
The President of the Phang Nga Tourism Association, Mr. Lertsak Pomklin, told the Phuket Express that more...
Proposal to Raise VAT Would be to Help Elderly, says Thai Government
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The Thai government is currently not considering a policy to raise the value-added tax (VAT) from its current 7% to 10%, the government on Sunday, August 27th, clarified. However, discussions have emerged that...
Thai Airways Launches New Uniforms
National—
On October 25th, 2023, Thai Airways International PCL., held a press conference on the topic “FROM PURPLE TO PURPOSE,” highlighting new unique Thai airway uniforms.
The new international standard uniforms are a combination of Thai...
Songkran Festival Set to Boost Tourism
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The Songkran festival is set to significantly boost the country's tourism revenue, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasting a total income of 24.4 billion baht from the five-day holiday period from...
Minister of Tourism and Sports visits Phuket to discuss making Phuket a “high value”...
Phuket —
The Minister of Tourism and Sports visited Phuket to deliver a Global GBAC Star and helped strategize with the authorities to turn Phuket into a high-value tourism destination for quality tourists.
Today, April 28th,...
Phuket airport expected to be busy for last quarter of this year after 70...
Phuket –
The Phuket International Airport is expected to be busy for the end of this year after 70 percent of flights are back to normal services, said the airport director.
The Phuket International Airport Director...
Move Forward Leadership Talks About Thai Economy with Thai Chamber of Commerce
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limcharoenrat held a productive meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to address key economic concerns, including the proposed minimum wage increase and reducing business costs.
Following over two hours...
Businesses Welcome Government’s Electricity Cuts and Diesel Price Cap
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BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s decision to reduce electricity and diesel prices has been welcomed by businesses and employees, as the reduction alleviates living costs and financial expenses.
The cabinet has approved a reduction in...
TTB Analytics Forecasts Historic Tourism Growth in Thailand for 2024
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BANGKOK (NNT) - Economic forecast agency "TTB Analytics" predicts that in 2024, domestic tourism in Thailand will create history for the second consecutive year, with an estimated number of tourists reaching 292.1 million visits.
However,...
Thai Prime Minister Endorsed Idea of Establishing Entertainment Complexes with Casinos
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has reportedly endorsed the idea of establishing entertainment complexes with casinos in Thailand, highlighting the potential to transform illegal gambling operations into regulated entities that contribute to the state's...
