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…
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…
Thailand’s prime minister has unveiled ambitious plans to develop the country as a tourism, medical, agricultural and financial centre. Prime Minister Settha Thavisin has unveiled his own vision to transform Thailand into a sustainable centre for tourism, health and wellness, agriculture, food processing, aviation, logistics, future mobility, financial services and the digital economy. Speaking at…
Affluent tourists from Europe and Russia have filled resorts in Thailand’s southern provinces, causing accommodation prices to rise, exceeding 2019 levels. Longer stays by European visitors in the first quarter fuelled a surge in accommodation revenue in Thailand’s southern provinces. Room prices set a new record despite a small number of Chinese tourists, the Bangkok…
Affluent tourists from Europe and Russia have filled resorts in Thailand’s southern provinces, causing accommodation prices to rise, already exceeding 2019 levels. Longer stays by European visitors in the first quarter fuelled a surge in accommodation revenue in Thailand’s southern provinces. Room prices set a new record despite a small number of Chinese tourists, the…
Thailand’s national carrier confirmed a deal to purchase 45 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft at the Singapore Airshow. US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Corporation said placing an order for 45 Dreamliner aircraft from Thailand’s national carrier is the largest order in Thai history. “Thai Airways selected the 787-9 to support its long-term strategy to renew and expand…
Thai Prime Minister discusses the resumption of scheduled Thai Airways flights from Moscow to Bangkok with the management of the national carrier Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin said he had received information about many Russian tourists wishing to travel to Thailand. However, there are not enough direct flights between the countries for Russians, the Khaosod…
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…
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…