Chinese and Thai Leaders Build Closer Relations at Beijing Meeting
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On October 19th, 2023, Thai Prime Minister, Mr. Settha Thavisin, and President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, held a diplomatic meeting in Beijing, China.
Both leaders highlighted the long-standing friendship and...
Thailand to sign MOU with Chinese media preventing cybercrime
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Minister attached to Official of the Prime Minister Puangpet Chunlaiad is preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with major Chinese media groups to collaborate in preventing fake news, cybercrime, and call...
Wuhan Virology Institute Warns of New COVID Strains
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The latest research on coronaviruses in bats has triggered global concerns about the potential for future outbreaks.
A study led by Dr. Shi Zhengli, Director of the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases at Wuhan...
Thai Tourism Eyes Potential Surge in Chinese Tourists Despite a Slow Start to Initial...
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Mr. Sittiwat Chewaratanaporn, President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), stated that although there is an initial visa exemption, the booking of tours to Thailand did not increase further, due...
Phuket Welcomes Chinese Tourists on Visa Exemption Scheme
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Phuket welcomes tourists from China into the Thailand visa exemption program.
Our previous story:
The Thai government’s free-visa policy for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists has been endorsed in the Royal Gazette and published on Tuesday,...
Thailand’s Tae Kwon Do Phenom “Tennis” Wins Gold Medal in Hangzhou
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On September 25th, 2023, Panipak Wongpattanakit, a Thai Taekwondo star, dramatically won the final round against Chinese opponent Guo Qing, with scores of 2-1: 7-6, 1-2, 12-9 at the Hangzhou Asian Games...
Chinese Tourists Appreciate Thailand’s Visa-Free Policy
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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...
Wanted Chinese Suspect Arrested in Phuket for Billions of Baht in Alleged Fraud in...
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A wanted Chinese suspect who allegedly created fake documents to borrow money resulting in 5.6 billon Baht in damages was arrested in Phuket.
Phuket Immigration told The Phuket Express that earlier this month...
Thai Cabinet Approves Visa Waiver for Chinese and Kazakhstani Tourists, While Implementing Cuts in...
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The Thai Cabinet has officially approved a visa waiver to Chinese tourists along with Kazakhstanis today, September 13th, as well as a reduction in electricity and oil prices, as announced by Prime Minister...
Thai Tourism Minister Asks the Thai Public not to Stereotype Chinese Tourists
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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...