Surge in Tourism: Koh Samui Sees Increase in Visitors Following Visa Exemptions and Direct...
Surat Thani—
On February 10th, 2024, Mr. Wiwat Chuenban, the Chairman of the Surat Thani Provincial Tourism Industry Council, publicly revealed an increasing number of foreign and Thai tourists visiting Koh Samui in January...
Thai Tourism Authorities Propose to Unlock 60-Day Visa Exemption for European Tourists
National —
European travelers could potentially soon enjoy 60 days of exploration in Thailand without visa requirements, as reported by the Thai Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol stated on Monday, November 13th, that the...
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...
Thai Government spokesperson says they are aware of foreigners with valid visas trying to...
Bangkok-
Thai Government spokesperson Mr. Natapanu Nopakun spoke at a Covid19 Coronavirus Situation Administration (CCSA) briefing today about foreigners with valid Visas who were trying to return to Thailand.
These foreigners were not tourists, generally were...
Government planning to grant new special business visa rules, permanent residence, to attract foreign...
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The Center for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) has agreed, in principle, amendments to granting a permanent residence permit and a smart visa to attract foreign business professionals, investors, executives, and entrepreneurs to invest...
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...
Thailand Records Over 22 Million Foreign Tourists in 2023 and Anticipates Winter Season...
National
On October 31st, 2023, the Economics Tourism and Sports Division and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports publicly revealed statistics on foreign tourists visiting Thailand from January 1st to October 29th, 2023, with...
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 Authority Reports Surge in Chinese Tourists After Visa Waiver
National—
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...
Thailand’s Condominium Association introduces proposal to Thai Government of granting longer visa status to...
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Thailand's Condominium Association and private entrepreneurs have suggested the Thai government to provide longer visa status for foreigners if they purchase condominiums in the country for at least 5 million baht.
Thailand's foreign ministry...
