Thai Tourism Minister Vows to Continue Visa-Free Policies and Boost Domestic Travel
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On September 5th, 2024, newly-appointed Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat gave an interview regarding the Entertainment Complex (Casino) project after completing public hearings on the draft bill, with over 80% of respondents expressed...
Italian Man Rescued after Being Locked in Visa Company on Pha Ngan Island Following...
Surat Thani, Thailand– An Italian man was rescued by Thai immigration officers after being locked inside a visa service office by a Myanmar staffer following a debate over a refund in the Koh Pha...
UPDATE: Visa Revocation of Swiss Expat at Center of Viral Court Case in Phuket...
Phuket –
A visa revocation order will be canceled after the Phuket Kwaeng Court has dismissed a prominent viral case involving a Swiss Expat allegedly assaulting a Thai doctor.
Our previous stories:
A doctor was allegedly kicked...
Thailand Officially Grants 60-Day Visa Exemption to Passport Holders from 90 Countries and Territories
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On July 15th, 2024, the Royal Gazette announced new regulations from the Ministry of Interior, granting visa exemptions for passport holders from 90 countries and territories for short-term visits up to 60 days....
Thai Interior Ministry Announces Updated Visa Measures to Boost Tourism and Economy, Effective on...
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On July 12th, 2024, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, announced the issuance of four updated ministerial regulations to modernize visa measures in alignment with global efforts...
Government to Transform Thailand into Hub for Skilled Foreign Workers
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The government has initiated a strategic plan to transform Thailand into a hub for skilled foreign workers, enhance its economic competitiveness, and ensure sustained growth. Led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the initiative...
Thailand Attracts More Indian Tourists as a Result of Visa-Free Extension
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Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharoke disclosed that Thailand has attracted more Indian tourists as a result of the visa-free measure. The Thai cabinet earlier approved the extension of a temporary visa exemption for visitors...
Thai Government Introduces Destination Thailand Visa for Digital Nomads and Long-Term Workers
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On May 28th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced new visa issuance measures and guidelines to promote tourism and stimulate Thailand’s economy following a cabinet meeting.
TPN Media cautions, however, that many specific details...
Cabinet Approves 10-Year EEC Visa, Boosts Agriculture
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The Cabinet, during its regional retreat yesterday (May 14) in Petchaburi province, endorsed a new 10-year visa to attract executives and experts to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of efforts to...
Thailand Welcomes Over 12.5 Million Foreign Tourists in 2024 So Far, Generating 605 Billion...
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On May 7th, 2024, the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports publicly revealed statistics of incoming foreign tourists from January 1st to May 5th, 2024, totaling 12,588,825 visitors, generating tourism income of 605 billion...
