Thai Tourism Authority Reports Surge in Chinese Tourists After Visa Waiver
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On March 14th, 2024, Mrs. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), publicly revealed statistics of the number of Chinese tourists to Thailand increasing significantly after permanently waiving visa requirements...
Mandatory travel insurance for tourists proposal shelved, for now, according to Thai Government
A representative of the Thai Ministry for Tourism and Sports has told the Thai media that plans to have required travel insurance have been put on the back burner.
Chote Trachu told Bangkok Biz News that...
Royal Thai Immigration Bureau reminds those on amnesty to renew visas before Halloween
Bangkok, Thailand-
The Royal Thai Immigration Bureau has reminded all foreigners whose visas expire at the end of this month to renew their visas, primarily those who are on visa amnesty.
The visa amnesty was originally...
Thai Cabinet Gives Visa Free Entry for Taiwanese and Indian Tourists to Thailand
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Tuesday that Thailand will grant a 30-day visa-free entry to tourists from India and Taiwan, in addition to current existing countries, in a bid to boost tourism.
Announced...
The New Thailand Elite Visa: Peak Convenience and Luxury
In October 2023, the Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC) introduced the new and improved Thailand Elite Visa, now available exclusively under the Thailand Privilege Visa program. This residency program offers extended stays for...
Thai Government in “discussions” about an estimated 500,000 tourists who may be stranded in...
Bangkok-
The Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has confirmed that the Thai Government is in discussions about what to do about an estimated 500,000 tourists stranded in the country by the coronavirus situation...
Chonburi announces 1,203 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and one new death
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1,203 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today
3,885 positive ATK (rapid antigen) tests were reported but all require a second confirmed PCR test before being counted as official cases. The ATK...
Thai Alcohol Business Advisor Petitions Thai Government for Alcohol Sales Law Revision Amid Tourism...
National—
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...
Fact Check: Did Thai Immigration announce “Unlimited” 30 day extensions after Visa amnesty ends?
Thailand-
Thai media and social media was abuzz today after several articles and posts stated that Thai Immigration posted that tourists would get "unlimited" 30 day extensions after Visa amnesty ends on September 26 of...
Thai Tourism Minister Urges Avoiding Stereotyping Chinese Tourists Amid Visa Policy Crime Concerns
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The Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, cautioned against making sweeping assumptions about Chinese tourists visiting Thailand and claiming they all have the intention of exploiting the country and participating in...
