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UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
AFP, Published on 02/04/2025
» LONDON — European visitors to the United Kingdom (UK) will need a new online entry permit from Wednesday as the British government shakes up longstanding travel rules.
UK imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday
AFP, Published on 31/03/2025
» LONDON - In a shake-up of long-standing travel rules, European nationals heading to the UK will from Wednesday need a mandatory entry permit, which the British government says will strengthen border security.
Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1
Published on 23/01/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to promote the online TM6 immigration form, which will be compulsory for all foreign arrivals entering Thailand as of May 1, though the government is reluctant to start collecting the 300-baht tourism fee this year.
South Korea eases red tape
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/12/2024
» South Korea is seeking to loosen arrival measures for Thai tourists following negative sentiment over the strict immigration system and strong regional competition to draw visitors, says the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
Casinos a game-changer for Thai tourism, says Agoda
Published on 06/11/2024
» Casinos and related attractions would significantly boost tourism to Thailand, says the chief executive of the online travel agency Agoda, who is confident the country could set a record for foreign arrivals next year.
Catching up on chips
Postbag, Published on 30/10/2024
» Re: "Chips set for latest hub push", (BP, Oct 26).
Suspension of TM6 form for travellers extended
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/10/2024
» Use of TM6 immigration forms will remain suspended until April 30 next year while the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system -- which could include a tourism fee -- is being developed, officials say.
Suspension of TM6 form for travellers extended
Published on 15/10/2024
» Use of TM6 immigration forms will remain suspended until April 30 next year to facilitate cross-border tourism while the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system is being developed, which could integrate tourism fee collection, officials say.
‘Digital nomad’ visa promotion stepped up
Published on 19/09/2024
» The government is stepping up the promotion of its new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) to attract foreign nationals who wish to work while travelling in Thailand, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
New platform to host Thai tourism services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.