Could Thailand Really Introduce a Schengen Style Visa for Parts of Southeast Asia?
Over the last few days the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has made it clear that he intends to pursue plans for a groundbreaking Schengen style (but with some major differences, read on) visa...
Thai Prime Minister Discusses Visas for Bordering Countries, Aiming to Establish Thailand as Regional...
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On February 3rd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed after a discussion with Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Minister of Tourism and Sport, regarding a discussion about CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar,...
Thai Alcohol Business Advisor Petitions Thai Government for Alcohol Sales Law Revision Amid Tourism...
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On February 1st, 2024, Mr. Thanakorn Kuptajit, the advisor to the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (TABBA), petitioned the Thai government to consider revising the law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2:00...
Thai Prime Minister Promotes Tourism on Chinese Streaming Platform Ctrip
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On February 1st, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly promoted Thailand’s tourism services and Thai local products through Live Streaming on the Ctrip platform.
Ctrip is China’s largest online travel agency that...
Opinion: Yes, It’s Time to Allow More Countries to Have a 90 Day Visa...
Earlier this week TPN Media and some other Thai media reported a proposal that for once got a nearly universally positive response from our readers.
That proposal, being put forward by the Tourism Authority of...
Suvarnabhumi Airport Prepares for Uptick in Chinese New Year Tourists, Anticipates Over 2.3 Million...
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On February 1st, 2024, Thai national media reported that Mr. Kittipong Kittikachorn, the Suvarnabhumi Director of The Airports of Thailand (AoT), estimated an increasing number of tourists during the Chinese New Year Festival between...
Thai Tourism Authority Proposes 90-Day Visa-Free Stays for More Countries, Western Countries Targeted
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On January 29th, 2024, Thai national media stated that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) requested the Thai government to extend the visa-free stay duration to 90 days for long-haul tourists, including those from...
Thailand Urges Ex-pats and Long Stay Visitors to Try “New and Improved” Online 90...
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At 10:00 AM, on January 22nd, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ittipol Ittisaranachai, the Royal Thai immigration police chief, publicly spoke about the “Online notification of staying in Thailand over 90 days” service according to...
Thai Government Extends Visa for Foreign Muay Thai Students to 90 Days, Sets Standards...
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On January 12th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Pimol Srivikorn, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and the president of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand, publicly revealed after the 1st meeting of the Sport Industry Subcommittee...
Thailand to Exercise Permanently Waiving Visa With China Starting March 1st of 2024 to...
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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...
