Thailand is initiating a single visa for 6 Southeast Asian countries to simplify travel and boost tourism in the region. Thailand, along with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, is pushing ahead by introducing a single visa modelled on the Schengen zone to simplify travel for tourists and strengthen economic ties in Southeast Asia. In…
The Thai government has reduced the 90-day visa-free stay for Russian citizens to 60 days starting from 1 May, effective from November 2023 Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin said following a cabinet meeting that the Thai government has unilaterally adopted a 60-day visa-free regime for Russian citizens, effective 1 May. ‘The Cabinet approved the Ministry…
Thailand is alarmed by a surge in tourist numbers and proposes a 300 baht tourist levy to combat excessive tourism. Fearing an over-tourism problem facing popular tourist destinations, Thailand’s tourism operators are urging the government to consider the kingdom’s capacity seriously. Some are proposing a 300 baht tourist tax in an attempt to tackle the…
Take advantage of the opportunity to invest in Thailand’s attractive and promising property market and gain profit and a unique way of life. In a world of constant change and instability in the investment market, the search for a reliable and profitable way to invest is becoming increasingly important for many investors. In this article,…
Thailand’s Prime Minister has called for a 30-day crackdown on cybercrime, including online gambling and call centre scams. Matichon reports that Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin suspended a deputy and the head of the national police who was suspected of involvement in illegal online gambling and ordered the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau to crack down…
Thai police have issued an official warning about ‘Lies Day’ and the stipulated liability for spreading misleading information. The Royal Thai Police has issued an official warning about the international holiday ‘Laughing Day’ and reminded of the responsibility for April Fools’ pranks, calling April 1 ‘Lying Day’, Matichon reports. Police are strictly reminded that spreading…
More than 21,000 cases of cyber fraud were reported in Thailand in February alone, and damage from cybercrime has exceeded 2 billion baht. The public in Thailand has been warned to be careful online after it was revealed that police recorded 21,506 cases of cybercrime in February alone. Damages from the offences totalled 2,493,842,459 baht,…
A pilot project using artificial intelligence has been launched in Thailand’s capital city to tackle the problem of heavy traffic in Bangkok. The Thai government has launched the ‘Ratchaprasong Model’, a project that uses artificial intelligence technology to tackle traffic congestion in Ratchaprasong, a busy business district that is also a popular tourist destination in…
Thai banks are introducing a 1 per cent dynamic currency conversion fee when paying with Thai bank cards abroad or on foreign online marketplaces. Credit card holders issued in Thailand will be charged a 1 per cent fee for conversion to foreign currency when paying in baht abroad or on online shopping sites registered outside…
The US electric car maker is in talks with the Thai government over the site of a Battery Cell Gigafactory in the kingdom. Tesla is in talks with the Thai government to open the Gigafactory, a lithium-ion battery cell factory in the kingdom, an official from the country’s prime minister’s office said. Tesla and Thailand…