A look at alternative state quarantine and local state quarantine in Pattaya
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The following is a look at current hotels available for booking for quarantine in Pattaya, with details about each one, courtesy of Royalvacationdmc. The statements and information on their website, however, is their...
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...
Reader Mailbag: Immigration visa requirements and inconsistency in the long stay expat community
Editor's Note: The following is a letter from a local resident sent to The Pattaya News. The opinions and writing within this letter are their own and may not reflect those of The Pattaya...
Thai Immigration Bureau launches online visa extension, starting in Bangkok
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The Thailand Immigration Bureau has officially launched an online visa extension for foreigners which they say will only take about three minutes.
The Immigration Bureau reported yesterday (November 8th) that General Dumrongsak Kittiprapas,...
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...
Nearly 500 arrested during Operation X-Ray Thursday after country wide raids.
More than 400 foreigners and 79 Thais, allegedly involved in immigration offences, were arrested on Thursday after raids across Thailand.
Immigration Police Bureau deputy chief Pol Maj-General Itthipol Itthisarnronnachai told a press conference in Bangkok...
Thailand’s ‘Special Tourist Visa’ details including fees and additional charges explained
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand has explained updated procedures and requirements for foreign tourists who are interested in applying for a new long-stay visa, the so-called Special Tourist Visa (STV), following the proposal...
Thailand Welcomes Chinese and Kazakh Tourists Through Visa Free Program Starting Today
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Thailand has welcomed Chinese and Kazakhi tourists through a visa waiver policy, starting today, September 25th until February 28th, 2024.
The Royal Gazette website has released a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Thai Cabinet Approves Extension of Visa Exemption for Indian and Taiwanese Tourists Visiting Thailand
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The Thai cabinet has approved to extend the 30-day visa-free entry for Indian and Taiwanese visitors until November 11th this year, 2024.
Our previous story:
The exemption was first announced after the Cabinet meeting on...
Thai government extends visa on arrival fee waiver until the end of April 2020
The government will extend the waiving of visa-on-arrival fees for another six months to boost the number of foreign tourists to the Kingdom.
Deputy government spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul , said the Cabinet approved a six-month...
