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PM praises Phuket's ‘Muay Thai Village’ for promoting long stays
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has praised the numerous Muay Thai boxing camps in Phuket for showcasing Thailand's internationally-recognised soft power, attracting long stays by visitors and distributing income.
Explainer: Thailand's new visas
News, Dave Kendall, Published on 05/08/2024
» Thailand's major overhaul of visas and entry rules has stirred up strong reactions -- mostly joy and excitement, but also confusion and even some resentment.
Boxer Somluck confident of acquittal in sexual assault case
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 31/07/2024
» KHON KAEN: Olympic boxing gold medallist Somluck Kamsing expressed confidence he could prove his innocence when he arrived at court on Wednesday for the first hearing of charges of sexual assault brought against him.
Airport wait to be cut
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/07/2024
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) is set to take measures to ensure immigration control at airports takes no more than 45 seconds per person.
Thailand’s new visas: call for questions
Published on 16/07/2024
» Thailand has introduced a raft of new visa regulations, including:
King always an athlete
News, Published on 08/07/2024
» King Rama X has shown a keen interest in various sports and is renowned for his involvement and dedication to sports throughout his life.
PM to push 11 soft power industries, B4 trillion eyed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is ready to build on the success of the "Thacca Splash -- Soft Power Forum 2024" by encouraging 11 soft power industries to generate 4 trillion baht for the country in four years, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
BMA to offer Muay Thai as an elective in schools
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is introducing Muay Thai as an elective course in 437 schools it runs to preserve the culture and teach young people about discipline, says city council president Surajit Pongsingwitthaya.
Passengers suffer hours of stifling heat as takeoff delayed
Online Reporters, Published on 11/06/2024
» Members of the Thai Muay Thai team returning from the world championships were among passengers on a Qatar flight who endured three hours without airconditioning while the plane waited on the tarmac at Athens airport.
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2024
» The cabinet approved a raft of new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.