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New visa schemes launched to promote tourism
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Travellers to Thailand for vacations or brief business trips from 93 countries, including Austria, China, South Korea, Canada and Germany, are no longer required to get a visa and can stay in the country for 60 days. Aiming to boost tourism, this exemption can be renewed at an immigration office for an extra 30 days.
Embassies unite to honour HM the King
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» To commemorate the 72nd birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, 12 embassies in Thailand will present special cultural performances under the "Long-Standing Relations" concept at Parc Paragon, M floor of Siam Paragon, daily from 1pm to 7pm, from Friday until July 29.
Loei honours ancestors
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2024
» From Thursday to Saturday, the Ban Na Sao community in Loei province celebrates Isan tradition with the Phi Khon Nam Festival to honour the spirit of their ancestors, show gratitude to buffaloes for working hard and ask the rain to mark the beginning of rice farming.
Songkran celebrations continue with Wan Lai Festival
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2024
» As Songkran festivities end in most parts of the country, Chon Buri is continuing Thai New Year celebrations with the Wan Lai Festival -- which began on Tuesday and runs until Sunday -- on the mainland and islands.
Soft Power Act, creative agency 'in the works'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2023
» The government will soon draft a Soft Power Act and set up the Thailand Creative Content Agency (Thacca) to promote the nation's soft power, said the deputy chairman of the national committee on soft power development, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
All eyes on the new cabinet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2023
» The new cabinet started work last week as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the members to be sworn in at Government House. Many new ministers did not wait for the policy announcement, scheduled for today, checking in at their new offices right away.
RS Group to spin off music business via IPO next year
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2023
» SET-listed RS Group plans to list its music business on the stock market next year, using the proceeds to create fresh, new works to drive business growth together with domestic and international partners while expanding the revenue base via digital monetisation through online channels.
The sweet smell of success
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2022
» Though Thailand faces gloomy economic prospects with a surge in inflation, higher energy prices and persistent Covid outbreaks, a performance by Thai rapper Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul at the Coachella Festival in California that was capped by her eating khao nieo mamuang (mango sticky rice) on stage went viral on social media, reigniting buzz over the influence of soft power.
Sticky rice dish moves up in world
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2022
» A committee on local wisdom and cultural heritage under the Ministry of Culture may propose khao nieo mamuang, or mango sticky rice, as a Thai cultural heritage item with Unesco, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
TAT launches drive to restore tourism
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is implementing its "Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters" campaign to help revive the country's tourism sector while playing a positive role in the overall economy.