UPDATE: Swiss Expat in Phuket at Center of Viral Incident Could Have His Business...
Phuket –
A Swiss Expat in Phuket at the center of a viral incident who has a Business Visa may have it extended due to ongoing legal action, even as some Phuket officials and residents...
Chinese Tourists Appreciate Thailand’s Visa-Free Policy
PRESS RELEASE:
The Royal Thai Government has announced the tourist visa exemption scheme for a 30-day stay to passport holders of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan, effective from 25 September...
Taiwanese Tourist Dies After Snorkeling in Krabi
Krabi –
A Taiwanese tourist died after snorkeling at an island in Mueang Krabi.
The Mueang Krabi Police told the Phuket Express they were notified of the incident by Krabi Hospital on Tuesday (February 28th). Mr....
Finnish Tourists Falsely Claim Kidnapping in Patong: Overstaying Charges Pressed
Patong—
At 1:00 AM, on December 15th, 2023, Thai tourist police received a missing person report from Finnish parents that they could not contact their son as an anonymous person allegedly impersonated a Phuket police...
Could Thailand Really Introduce a Schengen Style Visa for Parts of Southeast Asia?
Over the last few days the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has made it clear that he intends to pursue plans for a groundbreaking Schengen style (but with some major differences, read on) visa...
Opinion: Yes, It’s Time to Allow More Countries to Have a 90 Day Visa...
Earlier this week TPN Media and some other Thai media reported a proposal that for once got a nearly universally positive response from our readers.
That proposal, being put forward by the Tourism Authority of...
Thai Alcohol Business Advisor Petitions Thai Government for Alcohol Sales Law Revision Amid Tourism...
National—
On February 1st, 2024, Mr. Thanakorn Kuptajit, the advisor to the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (TABBA), petitioned the Thai government to consider revising the law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2:00...
Thailand’s Free-Visa Scheme for Chinese and Kazakhstani Tourists Becomes Official
National —
The Thai government's free-visa policy for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists has been endorsed in the Royal Gazette and published on Tuesday, September 19th.
The policy, which will take effect from September 25th to February...
Tourism Dept Supports Visa-Free Initiative
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Tourism has said it fully supports the government’s initiative to potentially extend visa-free arrivals to more nationalities. The move is expected to boost Thailand’s tourism sector.
Director-General Chaturon Phakdeewanich...
Thai Tourism Minister Asks the Thai Public not to Stereotype Chinese Tourists
National —
The Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, cautioned against making sweeping assumptions about Chinese tourists visiting Thailand and claiming they all have the intention of exploiting the country and participating in...
