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City to revive 'Venice of the East' through new boat lines
News, Published on 11/11/2018
» The construction of six electric train lines in Bangkok will leave main roads almost paralysed in terms of traffic congestion.
China 'okay' about assault at airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/10/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied the Chinese government has issued a warning to its citizens against visiting Thailand following an airport security guard's alleged assault on a Chinese tourist.
Woo tourists with safety
News, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2018
» While many Chinese travellers will be making overseas trips this week during China's long "Golden Week" holiday, fewer will be coming to Thailand.
China 'okay' about fracas at airport
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied the Chinese government has issued a warning to its citizens against visiting Thailand following an airport security guard's alleged assault on a Chinese tourist.
Prawit: No warning over Chinese tourist airport incident
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/10/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon insists the Chinese government has not issued a travel warning for Thailand following an airport security guard’s alleged assault on a Chinese tourist who was denied entry.
Tourism boss plans charm China trip
Published on 24/08/2018
» PHUKET: A two-day memorial observance for the 47 Chinese visitors who drowned when their dive boat <i>Phoenix</i> capsized in bad weather concluded Thursday with a candlelight ceremony.
Racist teacher policy
News, Postbag, Published on 11/08/2018
» It is the time of the year when international schools in Thailand start recruiting teachers. Kris Wya, an African-American teacher with qualifications beyond the requirements, found getting a job in the country difficult. She said it was because of her skin colour and some "smart" schools wanted her photographs to be sent so that they would know who she was, an African.
'Phoenix' owner faces civil suit
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/08/2018
» The Marine Department will lodge a civil lawsuit against the owner of the Phoenix for failing to salvage the ship, which sank off the coast of Phuket last month, killing 47 Chinese tourists.
Bursting thetourism bubble
Spectrum, Suchat Sritama, Published on 29/07/2018
» The boat capsize in Phuket which claimed 47 lives has raised questions about whether Thailand should continue luring tourists in large numbers or start to pull back and rethink the dangers of "overtourism" until better safeguards are in place.
Visa fee waiver for Chinese proposed as arrivals fade away
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 24/07/2018
» Tourism operators have urged the government to waive visa fees for Chinese tourists in a bid to draw them back after arrivals fell following the fatal boat accident in Phuket earlier this month.