Thai Tourism Minister Urges Avoiding Stereotyping Chinese Tourists Amid Visa Policy Crime Concerns
National —
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...
Thailand Triumphs in Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship Final Against China
National —
Thailand yesterday secured their first Asian senior women’s volleyball championship since 2013, beating China in an intense five-set match in Nakhon Ratchasima. The Korat Chatchai Hall was packed with 5,000 enthusiastic fans.
The final...
Free Visa Policy to Attract an Additional Estimated 700,000 Chinese Tourists to Thailand
National —
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates that the government's initiative to grant free visas to Chinese visitors will contribute to an additional 700,000 arrivals during the peak tourist season.
The initiative, which is...
Chinese-Thai Naval Drill is Underway at Sattahip
Chonburi —
The "Blue Strike 2023" naval training exercise between Thailand and China is currently taking place in Chonburi's Sattahip district in the Gulf of Thailand.
The joint training, scheduled from September 3rd to 10th, aims...
Sixteen Chinese Nationals Arrested in Call Center Scam Raid in Pattaya
Banglamung –
Sixteen Chinese nationals were arrested after police raided a villa in Nongprue conducting what police described as a call center scam.
The Region 2 Police told the Pattaya News that on Saturday (September...
Chinese Tourist Shortfall Takes Toll on Pattaya’s Tourism Sector
Pattaya —
The tourism sector in Pattaya is grappling with a waning number of Chinese tourists due to current strict visa regulations and a shortage of flight options.
Mr. Boonanan Pattanasin, the president of the Pattaya...
Angry Chinese Tourist Harassing Thai Police at Don Mueang Airport Goes Viral, Police Downplay...
Bangkok —
An angry Chinese tourist tried to hit the tourist police at Don Mueang International Airport with a skateboard after he was not allowed to board a plane heading to China on Wednesday night,...
Shortened Visa Application Process Boosts Chinese Arrivals to Thailand
National —
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that the trend of Chinese tourist arrivals to the country is experiencing consistent growth following a reduction in the visa application process.
TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn...
Thai Consulate in Kunming Issues Cautionary marriage Advisory
PRESS RELEASE:
In response to the escalating number of unsuccessful Thai-Chinese marriages, the Royal Thai Consulate General in Kunming has issued a cautionary advisory. The consulate urges prospective brides to exercise caution and conduct thorough...
China a Significant Driver to Recovery of Thai Economy, Says Prominent Economist
Thailand's economy is on the path to recovery in 2023, and China's role as a significant driver is evident, according to a Thai economist.
Kirida Bhaopichitr, Director for the Economic Intelligence Service of the Thailand...
