Thai Cabinet Approves Tax Adjustments on Locally Brewed Alcoholic Beverages to Bolster Tourism Hub...
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On January 2nd, 2024, Mr. Lawan Saengsanit, the Director-General of the Revenue Department, publicly revealed that the Thai cabinet approved an adjustment on excise taxes and duties structures on local liquor to promote Thailand...
Thai Government Addresses Yellow Line Electric Train Incident: Ensures Public Safety and Investigates Cause
Samut Prakan—
On January 3rd, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly gave an update on the Yellow Line electric train incident where a dislodged wheel hit a taxi on Theparak Road, Samut...
Thailand events calendar for January 2024
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Flower festivals continue to take place are in locations around Thailand, along with music events, annual fairs, and sport tournaments.
January marks the beginning of a New Year, and the time when the temperature...
Thailand Reports In Total 190 Deaths in Four Days of New Year Seven Days...
Thailand –
The Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported on Tuesday (January 2nd), a total of 190 deaths, 1,574 injuries, and 1,570 road accidents in four days (December 29th, 2023 - January...
Thailand to Exercise Permanently Waiving Visa With China Starting March 1st of 2024 to...
National—
At 10:10 AM, on January 2nd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed a conclusion after the Thai cabinet meeting regarding stimulating international tourism and the Thai national economy.
The Thai government...
Thai Tourism Minister Unveils 2023 Foreign Tourist Figures, Highlighting New Year’s Influx
National—
On January 2nd, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, publicly revealed statistics of foreign tourists visiting Thailand in 2023, with more than 28 million individuals, generating income of over...
Thai Police Apprehend Wanted Criminal Involved in Attempted Police Shooting in Pattani
Pattani—
On January 1st, 2024, Thai central investigative officers captured a wanted criminal according to an arrest warrant from the Pattani Provincial Court at Pattani Hospital in Mueang, Pattani.
The suspect was publicly identified only as...
7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan Triggers Tsunami Alerts in South Korea, Russia; Thai Government...
National—
On January 1st, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed a magnitude 7.6 earthquake disaster occurred in Japan at 4:16 PM (Japanese local time) on January 1st.
The epicenter was located...
Thailand Set to Welcome Nine New Airlines in 2024
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(NNT) - The government is setting its sights on attracting 40 million foreign tourists in 2024, up from 27 million in 2023, bolstered by the launch of nine new airlines. This target comes as...
Thailand Targets Massive Tourism Revenue in 2024
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(NNT) - The government is focusing on the tourism sector to generate 3.5 trillion baht this year, promoting Thailand as a year-round destination. In 2023, the country welcomed over 27 million tourists, led by...
