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Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested Thailand create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy.
Welcome all, equally
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/07/2025
» Re: "Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students' families at Thai airports", (BP, July 13).
Signs and symptoms of Thai stagnation
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 18/07/2025
» That Thailand is faring poorly in the world is no longer in dispute. Not so long ago, many were in denial and adamant that Thailand could still bring a good game to engage abroad, that "Teflon" Thailand could bounce back. Now, just about all indicators are pointing south. The causes of this country's decline and stagnation are not singular but multifaceted over a two-decade period. As Thailand's situation is likely to worsen before hopes for a better future can arise, it is instructive to start counting the costs.
Thailand eyes Middle East market to make up for Chinese tourists
Published on 14/07/2025
» Thailand aims to boost tourist arrivals and spending from the Middle East and Southeast Asia to help offset declining revenue largely caused by a drop in visitors from China.
Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/07/2025
» Immigration police have set up fast lanes for Chinese students’ families at major airports to welcome them to Thailand during their school holidays.
Transport Co adjusting bus routes as travel patterns change
News, Online Reporters, Published on 12/07/2025
» The state-owned Transport Company is planning to upgrade its bus services and adjust routes to align with changing travel patterns as more double-track railway lines enter service in Thailand.
Rekindling fading Halal hub hopes
News, Published on 07/07/2025
» Thai veterinarian Ninareeman Binnima has often heard from among foreign Muslim business people that they can hardly find Halal restaurants at either Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports in Bangkok.
Sri Lankan man arrested at airport for smuggling pythons in underwear
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 04/07/2025
» A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear.
Early birds to benefit most from planned tourism subsidies
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/07/2025
» The 750-million-baht subsidy for airlines and tour groups to stimulate the tourism industry will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, aiming to generate 33.5 billion baht in revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).