Thai tour operators are demanding that the visa-free entry period for Chinese tourists be reduced to 15 days due to illegal labor activities and fraud without affecting the main tourist flow. Thailand, a popular tourist destination, faces a dilemma: maintaining its appeal to foreign visitors while addressing illegal labor activities and fraud. The country’s tour…
In places where the Thai New Year Songkran celebrations take place, a complete ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol for the entire holiday period is being imposed in Thailand. During the Thai New Year celebrations – Songkran festival to be held next month, Thailand is introducing strict rules banning alcohol in places of…
Thailand intends to enhance the country’s role in the international arena and expand the kingdom’s ability to participate in creating a new world order. The Bangkok Post newspaper reported, citing government spokesman Chai Vacharonke, that the Cabinet has approved a draft of an official letter stating Thailand’s intention to become a member of the BRICS…
The main problems in Phuket are overpriced prices that do not match the quality of goods and services provided and inadequate infrastructure. Social media users in Thailand have been outraged by the high cost of airfares to Phuket. Ticket prices offered by budget carriers from Bangkok to Andaman Island have soared to 14,000 baht for…
On May 10th, 2024, the Thai Sports Industry Development Subcommittee from Thailand Creative and Cultural Agency (THACCA) and famous Muay Thai coaches held an “Amazing Muay Thai Master Class in the UK 2024” event from May 3rd to the 5th in Reading City, England. According to Thai national media, more than 300 individuals equipped with…
Despite the ban on e-cigarettes, Thailand has seen a rise in the number of young vapers, raising serious concerns among experts and the general public. Targeted advertising is to blame for the rise in young e-cigarette users. Vapes look harmless, are cutely painted in bright cartoon colours and come in enticing flavours and fragrances. However,…
Vietnam and Malaysia effectively compete with Thailand for China’s durian market, increasing exports despite quality issues. China’s largest durian market, the world’s largest, has become a battleground for fierce competition among Southeast Asian countries. In 2024, China’s durian imports reached a record $6.99 billion, intensifying the rivalry between Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia for dominance in…
A special operation to capture, castrate and relocate macaques from the city to a temporary sanctuary has been launched in Lopburi, a town suffering from an overpopulation of wild monkeys. Lopburi authorities have launched a special operation to relocate wild monkeys roaming the city to a temporary sanctuary. The short-term measure to combat monkey overpopulation…
The monsoon has hit Na Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. The shoreline erosion for 500 metres has caused concern for authorities and residents. Thailand’s monsoon season has caused severe erosion of Na Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. Khaosod reports that authorities have started restoration work to secure this popular tourist spot. Monsoon winds and heavy rainfall in…
An unusual film festival was held in Thailand: chairs were set up in front of graves in a cemetery, and films were shown on a screen from 7 pm to midnight. In the province of Nakhonratchasima in the northeast of Thailand, a unique event attracted public attention. According to Thai media, the local Chinese cemetery…