Private Sector in Phuket Struggles with Labor Shortage amid Forecast of One Million Chinese...
Phuket —
The president of the Thai Southern Hotel Association said Tuesday, January 3rd, that Phuket is struggling with a severe shortage of labor amid the anticipated arrival of one million Chinese tourists.
Mr. Suksit Suwanditkul...
A Closer Look at Buddhist Lent and Dharma Day in Thailand
Thailand –
Every Mid Summer in Thailand, usually July or August, is the start of Buddhist Lent, or Vassa. The exact date is the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month.
To...
Thailand’s Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Tourists Likely to Face Challenges
National —
Thailand may face an uphill battle in achieving the desired influx of arrivals from the Chinese mainland through its upcoming visa-free scheme, primarily due to several factors.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Foreigners arrested for Theft and More
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The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from...
Five Provinces in Southern Thailand Suffering from Flooding
Southern Thailand –
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reports five provinces in the South of Thailand are suffering from flooding as heavy rains continue.
The DDPM reports on Tuesday (December 26th), from...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Foreigner Arrested for Attempted Murder, and More
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The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from...
Intoxicated Kazakhstani Man Causes Chaos on Pha-Ngan Island
Pha-Ngan Island, Surat Thani –
A Kazakhstani man who admitted to having heavily smoked weed and drank beer damaged properties before running amok on the Pha-Ngan Island in Surat Thani.
The Surat Thani Tourism Association President...
500 Phuket Locals Rally At Swiss Expat’s Villa to Reclaim Alleged ‘Private Beach’
Thalang, Phuket –
On March 3rd, 2024, around 9:00 AM, over 500 local residents gathered at Ya Mu Beach in Phuket to demonstrate against a Swiss national, Mr. David, who allegedly kicked a female doctor.
The...
Thailand Celebrates Songkran Officially Becoming a UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage
National—
At 6:00 PM, on December 7th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, presided over the Songkran celebration of being officially recognised as UNESCO's intangible humanity's cultural heritage at the city square, Bangkok...
Civil Aviation Office of Thailand Launches Additional Flights for Songkran Festival
PRESS RELEASE:
In a bid to tackle high airfare prices and enhance the travel experience during the Songkran festival, the Civil Aviation Office of Thailand (CAAT) has announced the addition of 38 new flights.
The move,...
