Thailand introduces electronic VAT refund system for tourists
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Customs Department has joined hands with the Immigration Bureau to electronically link the entry and exit data of foreigners with the tourists VAT refund scheme to improve services.
The Customs Department’s...
Chiang Mai Airport Extends Operating Hours to 24/7 Starting in November
Chiang Mai —
The Director of the Chiang Mai Airport welcomes tourists with 24-hour flights effective in November, 2023.
On October 3rd, 2023, Ronakorn Chlermsanyakorn, the Director of the Chiang Mai Airport, updated the public...
Thai Tourism Industry proposing even more long holiday weekends for next year to boost...
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The Thai Tourism Industry, in joint efforts with the Association of Thai Travel Agents, the Thai Tourism Authority and other relevant groups, are proposing to the Thai Cabinet and government to implement more long...
Thailand Emerges as Hotspot for International Filmmakers
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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has proven to be an attractive destination for foreign filmmakers, with over 200 international films shot in the country during the first half of this year, resulting in a revenue...
Thailand Aims to Boost Economy with Pride Month Events, Targets LGBTQ+ Tourists
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On May 26th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin emphasized the importance of social diversity regardless of age, sex, religion, nationality, or social status.
Thailand is as a...
Chiang Mai Launches New Bus Line for Enhanced Public Transport and Sustainable Tourism
Chiang Mai—
On December 29th, 2023, Mr. Thotsapon Puanudom, the Deputy Governor of Chiang Mai Province, officially initiated a new bus line in Chiang Mai by Regional Transit Corporation (RTC) Co Ltd., to enhance the...
Masks with exhalation valves officially banned while traveling by aircraft in Thailand, CAAT reports
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has now officially banned wearing facial masks with exhalation valves on board to potentially prevent the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus, which technically became effective earlier this...
Pattaya Welcomes 2.5 Million Tourists So Far Since Full Reopening After Covid-19, Russians Were...
Chonburi —
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) revealed that Pattaya has welcomed as many as 2.5 million tourists so far after the country fully opened for tourism until April of 2023.
Despite being in the...
UPDATE: Australian Man Faces Several Legal Charges After Road Rage Incident in Phuket
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An Australian driver is facing two legal charges after a road rage incident in which he destroyed a minivan’s side mirror in Wichit, Mueang Phuket.
Our previous story:
The minivan driver, Mr. Monnapan...
Surat Thani welcomes more than 57,000 Thai and foreign tourists during three-day long weekend
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Surat Thani has welcomed more than 57,000 tourists during a long weekend between August 12th and the 14th, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported on Sunday, August 14th.
Nanthawan Siripokphat, director of...
