Govt Steps Up Security Measures Ahead of Expected Tourism Surge
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - 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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•Mexico, Indonesia, Taiwan, Portugal, Spain, the UAE, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, and Singapore are
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Japan, South...
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...
Thailand Waives T.M.6 Forms at All Land and Cruise Ports from April to October
PRESS RELEASE:
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...
Thailand to Exercise Permanently Waiving Visa With China Starting March 1st of 2024 to...
National—
At 10:10 AM, on January 2nd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed a conclusion after the Thai cabinet meeting regarding stimulating international tourism and the Thai national economy.
The Thai government...
PR: Thailand ends COVID-19 Emergency Decree on 30 September 2022
Bangkok, 23 September 2022 – Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced the ending of the nationwide COVID-19 Emergency Decree on 30 September 2022, as the kingdom reclassifies COVID-19 from ‘a dangerous communicable...
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...
