TAT Pushes for Increased Visa Quota for Chinese Tourists
PRESS RELEASE:
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pushing for an increase in the visa quota for Chinese tourists as demand from China is rising and the sector is recovering. Currently, the Thai embassy...
Patong Carnival returns to Phuket
Patong –
The annual Patong Carnival has returned after it has been cancelled in the past years during Covid-19.
The Patong Municipality Public Relations Department told the Phuket Express that the event will be held from...
UPDATE: Phuket Transgender Thief Sold Stolen Gold Items to a Transgender Friend in...
Patong –
A transgender thief in Patong sold the stolen gold items to a transgender friend in Pattaya.
Our previous story:
A transgender person in Patong was arrested after snatching a gold piece of jewelry from a...
Phuket Minivan Driver Has Driving License Suspended for 90 Days After Playing on Mobile...
Phuket –
A minivan driver's driving license has been suspended for 90 days and he was fined 2,000 baht after he was found playing games on a mobile phone while driving with passengers.
A video clip...
Five Men Allegedly Attack Canadian Man and Take His Watch and Cash in Patong,...
Patong –
Five men allegedly attacked a Canadian man before taking his watch and cash in Patong.
This story has a more recent update after a restaurant owner came forward to give their very different version...
Phuket to host Thailand Tourism Congress 2022 (TTC 2022)
Phuket -
 Phuket is set to host another big tourism event this month from June 6th to June 8th, 2022.
Phuket Deputy Governor Pichet Panapong told The Phuket Express, “We will host the Thailand Tourism...
2024 Thailand Bar and Entertainment Closures and No Alcohol Days
As we step into the promising year of 2024, it is essential to be aware of the dates when bars and entertainment venues in Thailand will observe closures and restrictions on alcohol sales.
Particularly, on...
Koh Samui to Push for Medical Tourism with New Hospital
Surat Thani —
Thailand’s tropical holiday island of Koh Samui is promoting medical tourism with its new fifth hospital. The new healthcare center is expected to enhance tourists' confidence and benefit Samui's neighboring islands of...
Annual Phuket Heroines’ Festival in Thalang is Underway – PHOTO TOUR
Phuket –
The annual Phuket Heroines’ Festival in Thalang is underway. Historical performances started the festival on Wednesday night on March 13th which marks 'Thalang Victory Day'.
The Phuket Vice Governor Sophon Suwannarat led the opening...
Mixed Reactions to Russian Tourists Being Allowed to Stay Longer in Thailand
National —
Tourism operators in Pattaya say they are concerned about the Thai government's visa extension program for Russian tourists as they fear it could bring in an influx of illegal workers who might steal...
