Thaksin Eligible for Parole in February
PRESS RELEASE:
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be released on parole as early as late February, having already had an 8-year prison sentence commuted to one year following his return from self-exile, according to...
Phuket’s Transformation into Regional Tourism Hub Proposed
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BANGKOK (NNT) -Â A 148-billion-baht proposal is expected to be submitted to the cabinet by the transport ministry for upgrading infrastructure in Phuket province. This will include building a second airport to boost tourism...
Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gives Another Update on the Israel Situation
Summary of the Press Briefing on the Situation in Israel
on Tuesday 10 October 2023 at 11.00 hrs.
Press Conference Room, MFA and via MFA Facebook Live
1. Mrs. Kanchana Patarachoke, Director-General of the Department of Information...
Over 21 Million International Tourists Have Visited Thailand in 2023 So Far
National —
Thailand received 21 million international tourists in the January to October 16th period this year, generating over 882 billion baht in tourism revenue.
In an exact tally, the country recorded 21,019,800 foreign arrivals since...
Thai Government Moves Forward with Extending Nightlife Hours in Some Areas, Pattaya May Be...
National—
On October 30th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, revealed to Thai media an extension of the opening hours of entertainment venues in certain tourist locations to stimulate tourism during the high...
Thai Health Minister Outlines Measures to Address Health Concerns Amid Extended Entertainment Service Hours
National—
On November 10th, 2023, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Minister of Public Health, publicly stated about an affected group by alcoholic beverages, drunk driving victims, who asked the Thai government for countermeasures from the proposed...
Young French Tourist Dead After Falling From Koh Samui Waterfall
Koh Samui—
At 3:30 PM, on December 2nd, 2023, Koh Samui police officers received a missing person report of a French tourist accidentally falling from the Namuang Waterfall 2, Koh Samui, Surat Thani.
The Koh Samui...
New Insurance Policy Proposed to Enhance Thai Tourism Safety
PRESS RELEASE:
The government is sidelining the 300-baht tourism fee and focusing on a comprehensive insurance plan for foreign tourists, addressing safety concerns. The plan, proposed by the Tourism and Sports Ministry, includes up to...
German President to Visit Thailand This Month
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) -Â German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to lead a government delegation on a three-day visit to Thailand starting January 24, marking the first state visit by a German president to the...
Thailand and China Ink Visa-Free Agreement to Boost Tourism and Strengthen Bilateral Ties
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Thailand and China have reached an agreement to waive visa requirements for their citizens, a move aimed at boosting travel and tourism between the two nations.
According to reports, the signing of the mutual...
