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...
UPDATE: Swiss Expat Accused of Allegedly Kicking Thai Doctor Having his Visa Reviewed by...
Phuket –
A legal long-term visa permit for staying in Thailand is to be requested to be revoked for the Swiss expat who allegedly kicked a Thai doctor in a viral incident last month that...
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 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...
Surge in Tourism: Koh Samui Sees Increase in Visitors Following Visa Exemptions and Direct...
Surat Thani—
On February 10th, 2024, Mr. Wiwat Chuenban, the Chairman of the Surat Thani Provincial Tourism Industry Council, publicly revealed an increasing number of foreign and Thai tourists visiting Koh Samui in January...
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...
Thai Prime Minister Discusses Visas for Bordering Countries, Aiming to Establish Thailand as Regional...
National—
On February 3rd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed after a discussion with Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Minister of Tourism and Sport, regarding a discussion about CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar,...
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...
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 Tourism Authority Proposes 90-Day Visa-Free Stays for More Countries, Western Countries Targeted
National—
On January 29th, 2024, Thai national media stated that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) requested the Thai government to extend the visa-free stay duration to 90 days for long-haul tourists, including those from...
