Thailand Enters Low Tourism Season: Industry Faces Challenges Post-Songkran, Hopes Rest on Chinese Visitors
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On April 22nd, 2024, Mr. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, the President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), publicly revealed that Thailand is officially entering the low season. Thai Tourism operators may struggle with low...
Thai Cabinet Approves Visa Exemption for Russian Tourists, But Changed from 90 Days to...
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In a move to boost tourism and economic growth, the Thai cabinet has announced an extension of the visa-free scheme for Russian visitors. Starting May 1st, Russians can enjoy a 60-day visa exemption, but...
Don Mueang Airport Recognized as Top Ten Budget Airline Terminals Globally
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Don Mueang International Airport has been recognized as one of the top ten budget airline terminals globally, securing the 10th position in the latest rankings by a UK-based consulting firm specializing in airline...
Thai Hotels Association Reports Strong Booking Rates for Songkran, Anticipates Tourism Challenges Amid Middle...
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On April 20th, 2024, Mr. Tienprasit Chaiyapatanan, the President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), publicly revealed satisfying accommodation booking rates for large Songkran events from April 13th to 15th with 90% of hotels...
Reckless Driving on Pha Ngan Island: Foreigners’ Beachside SUV Stunt Sparks Safety Concerns VIDEO
Surat Thani, Thailand - In a recent incident that has sparked widespread concern, a video surfaced online showing an SUV recklessly racing along Baan Kai Beach on Pha Ngan Island. The footage, posted to...
Thailand Suspends Filing of TM6 Immigration Form for Land and Sea Arrivals
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Effective from 15 April to 15 October 2024 at 16 land and sea checkpoints.
Bangkok, 14 April 2024 – The Thai Government has suspended the requirement to fill out the ‘To Mo 6’ (TM6) immigration...
Thailand Waives T.M.6 Forms at All Land and Cruise Ports from April to October
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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....
