Chinese Tourist Injured after Parasailing Accident in Phuket
Phuket –
A female Chinese tourist has broken her leg after a parasailing accident at Karon Beach.
The news went viral on Thai social media this week after the Facebook Page ‘Luijeen’ posted her story which...
Thailand and China Ink Visa-Free Agreement to Boost Tourism and Strengthen Bilateral Ties
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Thailand and China have reached an agreement to waive visa requirements for their citizens, a move aimed at boosting travel and tourism between the two nations.
According to reports, the signing of the mutual...
Thailand to Exercise Permanently Waiving Visa With China Starting March 1st of 2024 to...
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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...
Thailand’s Prime Minister Strongly Denies Allowing Chinese Police to Patrol
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At 5:00 PM (San Francisco local time), on November 13th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly denied the statement from Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand...
Mixed Messages on Chinese Police Working with Thai Police, No Patrols, Only Info Sharing
Thailand-
In an unusual move, Chinese police will join Thai police in tourist hotspots to patrol in the near future to boost tourist confidence, said the director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. However,...
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
PRESS RELEASE:
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
PRESS RELEASE:
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
Phuket –
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,...
