Thailand Waives T.M.6 Forms at All Land and Cruise Ports from April to October
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that, from April 15th to October 15th, travelers entering and exiting Thailand through all eight land and cruise port checkpoints will be exempt from filing T.M.6...
Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Unveiled with Epic Spectacle
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Spectacular parade filled Bangkok with vibrant colours and wonderful memories of Songkran in Thailand.
Bangkok, 11 April 2024 – The “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” opened today with an epic cultural spectacle, bringing the...
Pakistani Man Arrested in Patong for 398 Days of Overstay
Phuket –
A Pakistani man was arrested in Patong after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa by 398 days.
Phuket Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that earlier this month...
Four Foreign Tourists Rescued After Getting Lost at Krating Cape in Rawai
Rawai –
Four foreign tourists were helped after they got lost at the Krating Cape in Rawai on Tuesday (April 9th).
Staff at the Rawai Municipality were notified of the incident by a hotel in Rawai....
Tourism Minister Addresses Songkran Confusion, Nationwide Events Clarified on TAT Calendar
National—
At 9:35 AM, on April 9th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, stated to the public regarding confusion among foreigners at the start of the Songkran Festival.
The Tourism and Sports...
Thai Government Aims to Elevate Koh Samui to Top 10 Most Attractive Islands Worldwide
National—
On April 8th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, publicly revealed a Thai government policy to enhance Koh Samui to be one of the top 10 most attractive islands worldwide.
Recently,...
Essential Tips for Safe and Joyful Songkran Festival
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As the Songkran Festival approaches, excitement builds among both Thai and international revelers, eager to dive into the celebrations of Thailand's traditional New Year. The festival, known for its crazy water fights and...
Finnish Man Arrested in Patong for Drunk Driving
Patong –
A Finnish motorbike rider was arrested in Patong for drunk driving.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they had set up a police checkpoint on the Sawat Dirak...
Thailand Gearing Up for Extended Three-Week Songkran Festival, Projected Revenues Reaching Tens of Billions...
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Thailand is gearing up for an extended three-week Songkran festival this year, with projected revenues reaching tens of billions of baht. Thanks to UNESCO's recognition of Songkran as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of...
9 Million International Tourists Visit Thailand in Q1 of 2024, says Thai Tourism Ministry,...
National —
The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported on April 2nd, 2024, that Thailand welcomed 9.37 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2024, a 44% increase from the same period in...
