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,...
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 Food is Getting More Popular in China
Thai food has been listed as the fourth most popular foreign cuisine in China, after western, Japanese, and Korean food. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has also continued to rise, since China...
Russian tourists pack charter flights to Pattaya and Phuket
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 Russian tourists packed Azur Airline and Ikar Airline flights to Pattaya and Phuket, with the expected number of Russian tourists flying to Thailand to reach one million people next year.
Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Deputy...
Phuket Bids for 2028 Expo: Life, Harmony, Sustainability
PRESS RELEASE:
PHUKET - Phuket is vying for the opportunity to host the Specialized Expo in 2028, emphasizing its theme of life, harmony, and sustainable development, while positioning itself against international contenders.
The island province of...
Thai Prime Minister Seeks Stronger Ties with Saudi Arabia
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At 10:30 AM, on October 21st, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed a meeting with the Thai Ambassador in Saudi Arabia. The discussions were focused on agriculture, commerce, and investment...
UPDATE: Phuket taxi driver disputes touching young Australian girl’s leg in viral incident
Phuket –
A Phuket taxi driver has disputed claims he touched a minor's leg inappropriately after an Australian tourist filed a report to the Phuket police about the man allegedly touching his daughter’s leg inappropriately...
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...
Opinion: Nobody Won After the Recent Debacle Over Covid-19 Vaccine Proof for Entry to...
Social media, and media in general, in Thailand has been dominated over the past three or four days by one main topic -required documentation of proof of having a Covid-19 vaccine to enter Thailand.
To...
UK and Thailand Hold Joint AI Week
A guest article by Thomas Sinclair. Thomas is the editor of the Pembrokeshire Herald.
The British Embassy in Bangkok has just concluded its inaugural UK AI Week, a riveting four-day event from the 15th to...
