Representatives made another annual promise to turn Pattaya into a family resort of the resort city’s tourism industry. Tour operators in Pattaya once again promised to promote family tourism, local cuisine and Thai martial arts to eliminate the established image of a sex tourism centre. At the same time, Pattaya tourism officials are urging authorities…
Thailand is opening its doors to tourists worldwide by easing visa regulations and offering new options for long-term stays. Thailand’s Cabinet has approved new visa policies to attract more tourists, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival regimes, longer student stays, and reduced mandatory health insurance for pensioners. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed these measures to…
Dozens of foreign films are shot in Thailand every month. Since the beginning of this year, 186 foreign films have been shot in Thailand, bringing in 3.192 billion baht from foreign film producers. Thailand has earned nearly 3 billion baht from producing 186 foreign films shot in the country since January, government spokesman Chai Watcharong…
Sea surface temperatures in Thailand have reached record highs this month, causing disease and death of aquatic life. Aquatic life, from coral reefs to fish on Thailand’s east coast, is suffering as sea surface temperatures hit record highs this month amid a regional heatwave, worrying scientists and local people, Reuters reports. Scientists said the once…
Thailand’s Central Bureau of Investigation warns of five types of fraudulent schemes and develops measures to combat cyber threats. Thailand’s Central Bureau of Investigation is warning citizens about rapidly evolving cyber threats. The Bangkok Post reports that even one click on the wrong link can lead to fraudsters draining bank accounts. Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej,…
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…
On May 13th, 2024, Mr. Yon Phoksap, the Chief Executive Officer of Central Retail Corporation PLC, unveiled CRC’s robust operating results for the first quarter of the year, showing a significant increase from the same period last year. Compared to the previous year, CRC’s net profit saw a commendable increase of 0.1%, and its total…
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a special 10-year EEC visa for foreigners working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country, reports Matichon. Rudklao Intawong Suwankiri, deputy government spokesman, said the…
Thai police have arrested a British man for a negative review left on Google Maps over a conflict with a Phuket restaurant owner. Officers from the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok have arrested a British man wanted in Phuket province since the middle of last year for negative reviews of a Phuket restaurant left on…
Thailand’s new VAT regulations on imported goods, implemented to ensure fair trade and protect local producers, are a significant development for the country’s economy. Thailand’s Customs Department is set to implement a new policy, starting from May 2024, that will charge value-added tax (VAT) on all imported goods sent through postal services, regardless of their value. According…