The eighth edition of the Michelin Guide to Thailand, which will be published in 2025, will include recommended restaurants and cafes in Pattaya and Chonburi Province. Chonburi province will be featured in the Michelin Guide to Thailand in 2025, marking the eighth year of the Thai edition and the inclusion of the closest seaside province…
Due to the increased number of court cases involving tourists in Phuket, the Phuket Provincial Court has reopened a special section for tourists. The Bangkok Post reported that the Phuket Provincial Court had reopened a tourist section to help visitors to the province settle court cases following an increase in tourist traffic and a recent…
Developers are proposing to increase condominium ownership quotas for foreigners in tourist areas as demand for property in Thailand rises. Foreign condominium ownership quotas are to be increased in some areas of Thailand to stimulate the economy, as demand from foreign buyers last year is expected to continue to rise this year, according to the…
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…
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 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, 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…
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…