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...

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...

Recovering tourism industry in Phuket facing major obstacle of staff shortages

Phuket - Businesses in Phuket are being encouraged to accept more part-time workers in order to help alleviate labor shortages in the island’s tourism industry. According...

The 2022 APEC Joint Ministerial Statement

From The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There have been no edits to this statement. 1. We, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers, met in...

Thailand introducing economic BCG model in APEC meeting

Thailand - Thailand introduced the Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model at the APEC summit this morning (November 18th). Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has introduced Balanced, Inclusive, and...

Phuket welcomes new direct flight from Oman

Phuket – The Phuket International Airport welcomed a new direct flight from Oman. Yesterday, (November 15th), at the Phuket International Airport, the Phuket Vice Governor Arnupharp...

Proposal to extend nightspot closing hours to 4 AM rescheduled to end of November...

National — A proposal to extend the legal closing hours for nightlife venues in tourist areas from 2 AM to 4 AM has been rescheduled...

Explainer: What is up with the upcoming APEC summit in Thailand?

National — Thailand, the official host of the 2022 APEC summit, announced its readiness to host the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which will...

Entertainment venue operators requesting Thai government to legally extend opening hours, cancel afternoon alcohol...

Thailand – Entertainment venue operators filed a letter to the Thai government requesting to legally open their venues until 4 A.M. and to cancel afternoon...

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...