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’s tax department has reduced levies on alcohol and nightclubs, following a government programme to boost tourism and increase tourist spending. The Excise Department reduced tax rates on alcohol and nightclubs from 23 February to comply with measures approved by Thailand’s cabinet. The Bangkok Post newspaper reported, citing an Excise Department Director General Ekniti Nitithanprapas…
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…
Municipal elections revealed the party’s inability to break the influence of patronage despite receiving 14 million votes in the general election. The People’s Party’s (PP) disappointing results in the 11 May municipal elections revealed its growing inability to overcome the country’s deeply entrenched patronage system. Analysts believe that the party faced serious difficulties in trying…
The Japanese corporation will stop producing cars in Thailand and focus on electric vehicles in other countries. Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation announced Friday that it will stop producing cars and trucks in Thailand and close its Rayong car plant by the end of 2025. The decision comes amid sluggish sales in the country and the…
Thailand’s new 60-day visa-free entry policy for 93 countries has come into effect, and a new 5-year Destination Thailand visa has been introduced. Thailand’s new visa-free entry policy came into effect on Monday, significantly expanding the list of countries whose citizens can visit the Kingdom without a visa. Ninety-three countries and territories have been granted…
Hundreds of factories in Thailand are being forced to close, a devastating blow that is leaving thousands of hardworking individuals without jobs. The government is now under immense pressure to take immediate action to prevent further economic and social upheaval. The Nation reported, citing a statement from the Federation of Thai Industries, that Thailand is…
Thailand is offering foreign tourists accident insurance with a coverage of 500,000 baht from 1 January to 31 August 2024 The Thai government has launched a scheme to offer visitors to the kingdom medical insurance covering up to US$14,000 in the event of an accident as the country seeks to attract tourists back after the…
On Tuesday, Chiang Mai, the capital of northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai province, topped the list of cities with the world’s dirtiest air due to fine dust. On the morning of 9 April, Chiang Mai topped the list of cities with the world’s dirtiest air as thick smog continued to linger over Thailand’s northern region. Chiang…
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has extended a free insurance scheme for international visitors until December 31, 2024. The scheme, which offers cash compensation to foreign visitors for mishaps, emergencies, and fatalities, was originally due to expire on August 31—the last day it had been in place from January 1 this year. It has…
