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...
Russian Man Arrested in Phuket with 351 Days of Overstay
Phuket –
A Russian man was arrested in Koh Kaew, Phuket City after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa by 351 days.
Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they...
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...
Thailand Set to Expand Visa-Free Policy to Include More Countries
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced that Thailand is set to expand its visa-free travel policy to include citizens from more countries. The move follows the recent exemption granted to travelers from China...
Govt Steps Up Security Measures Ahead of Expected Tourism Surge
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT)Â - A meeting focusing on national security and tourism was recently convened in light of the temporary implementation of a visa-free policy for Chinese visitors.
Prime Minister and Finance Srettha Thavisin chaired 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...
Foreigner and Thai Missing after Boat Capsized in Khura Buri, Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
One foreigner and one Thai are still missing after a diving boat capsized in the Khuri Buri district.
The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center told the Phuket Express that at 9:00 A.M. on...
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Thai Government Urged to Consider Long-Term Visa-Free Deal for India
PRESS RELEASE:
Tourism leaders in Thailand are calling for discussions on establishing a long-term visa-free travel arrangement with India, anticipating significant benefits as India is expected to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027.
The temporary...
Thailand’s Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Tourists Likely to Face Challenges
National —
Thailand may face an uphill battle in achieving the desired influx of arrivals from the Chinese mainland through its upcoming visa-free scheme, primarily due to several factors.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported...
