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Taiwan, China eye easier visas
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/07/2013
» China and Taiwan will likely be the next countries after Japan to relax visa rules to woo foreign tourists, especially Thais, say industry experts.
Thais flock to land of the rising sun
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/07/2013
» The number of Thai visitors to Japan is expected to hit more than 300,000 this year after the 15-day visa waiver took effect on July 1.
Japan is back for the last gamble
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 28/06/2013
» It is hard not to talk about Japan these days, considering how much cheaper the yen has become. Since the start of the year, the yen has dropped about 12% against the US dollar after reaching as low as 103 yen to the dollar last month. Despite gaining some strength in recent weeks, over the past year the yen has already lost more than a fifth of its value against the dollar, currently trading at about 97.
Japan visa waiver starts July 1
Published on 25/06/2013
» The Japanese embassy announced Tuesday that the visa exemption for Thai tourists will become effective on July 1.
Japan visa move could hit local tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/06/2013
» Thailand may miss its domestic tourism target as many Thais are likely to rush to visit Japan instead of travelling locally in order to enjoy the new visa waiver, experts warn.
Japan opens borders to Thai tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/06/2013
» Outbound travel agents and Thai travellers are welcoming Japan's decision to give visas on arrival to visitors from here, saying the move will give tourism a fillip in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Visa-waiver to lure Thai tourists to Japan
Published on 12/06/2013
» The Japanese government had announced it will exempt Thais from having to obtain visas for short stays as part of a programme to entice more tourists to visit the country.
Yingluck off to Sri Lanka Friday
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 30/05/2013
» Thailand and Sri Lanka will sign four agreements to strengthen relations between the two countries during Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's visit to Colombo and the Maldives.
Thailand concedes rights abuses raised by UN rapporteur
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2013
» Thailand has conceded to issues raised by a UN special rapporteur as alleged malpractice regarding freedom of expression and migrant labour, and to the fatal harassment of human rights defenders.
Renouncing your US citizenship for tax advantages? Think carefully
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 28/04/2013
» Is there an argument for renouncing your US citizenship as a tax-saving strategy? In the vast majority of cases, no; such a move would be impractical. But for a small number of US expats it might be worth considering.