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Fine-tune visa policy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/01/2025
» In the wake of reports about the kidnapping of several Chinese citizens by scam syndicates operating across the border in Myanmar, Senator Wanchai Ekpornpich urged the government to urgently review Thailand's visa-free policy, which was recently expanded to include visitors from 93 countries and territories.
Paetongtarn to issue safety message to Chinese tourists
Published on 17/01/2025
» The government is trying to contain damage to tourism, starting with a message in Chinese from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to ensure the safety of tourists from China planning to visit Thailand.
Hong Kong's airport eyes B310bn for 'Skytopia' from global investors
Published on 17/01/2025
» Hong Kong's Airport Authority will scour the globe to secure HK$70 billion (310 billion baht) of investment to help fund an expansion to an infrastructure project billed as a "landmark of Asia".
Tourism Authority of Thailand to adjust target for Asian visitors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/01/2025
» Thailand is no longer the most visited country for Chinese, as Japan took top spot last year.
Casino policy faces doubts
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/01/2025
» For any government that tries to legalise casino projects in Land of Smiles, public resistance often gets in the way. The latest attempt by the Paetongtarn administration is no different.
Hong Kong, Thai officials in talks to combat Southeast Asian scammers
Published on 15/01/2025
» A Hong Kong task force met Thai police and tourism officials in Bangkok on Tuesday as part of efforts to recover a dozen city residents lured into working at scam factories in Southeast Asia, with the chief executive commending the delegation's progress.
Phuket jet ski collision kills Chinese tourist
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2025
» One Chinese tourist was killed and another is in hospital after their rented jet skis collided off Phuket on Tuesday.
CFR upbeat on prospects for Lunar New Year, Q1
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/01/2025
» Central Food Retail Co (CFR), the operator of Tops grocery stores, says government stimulus campaigns and the revival of the tourism industry should drive the retail sector during the Lunar New Year celebration.
2025: Year of uncertainties and risks
Oped, Kirida Bhaopichitr, Published on 15/01/2025
» The Year of the Snake will be a challenging one for most countries as it will be filled with uncertainties and risks as geopolitical tensions intensify and deglobalisation accelerates. With President Donald Trump resuming the US presidency, the rise of trade and technology wars will disrupt trade and growth in many countries. Moreover, the geopolitical tensions in several key world hotspots may heighten the chance of wars. Nevertheless, amid the economic challenges, there are opportunities for the relocation of investments, which can be achieved if Thailand proves ready for them.
Phuket jet ski collision kills Chinese tourist
Published on 14/01/2025
» One Chinese tourist was killed and another is in hospital after their rented jet skis collided off Phuket on Tuesday, the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing the Chinese embassy in Thailand.