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93 countries to get visa-free entry
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/07/2024
» Thailand will allow citizens of more countries to enter the kingdom via visa exemptions starting Monday, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/05/2024
» The cabinet approved several new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.
Immigration Bureau says woman's entry denial claims false
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Immigration Bureau has dismissed allegations made by an Indonesian woman who claimed that she and her husband were denied entry into Thailand for their honeymoon due to a cash requirement.
Free visa for Chinese tourists raises crime concerns
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2023
» A plan for free visas for Chinese visitors proposed by new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin could lead to more crime, says the Immigration Bureau (IB).
Pattaya cracks down on beggars
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/06/2023
» Pattaya City has launched an operation to purge the popular tourist destination of beggars.
Tourism fee to start by September
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/04/2023
» The tourism and sports minister has confirmed that collection of the 300-baht tourism fee will not be delayed beyond September, while the ministry plans to ask police to clear out "zero-dollar tours" and illegal tours.
Entry fees to include insurance
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/02/2023
» Thailand will provide insurance for foreign tourists when tourism fees for international arrivals start in June, the government said on Thursday.
Taxi scam concerns visitors the most
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2023
» Overpriced taxi services are the leading complaint among foreign tourists, said the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Outcry over police VIP airport escort service
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2023
» Tourism operators have slammed the Thai police VIP escort service sold online in China, saying it severely damages the image of Thailand.
Entry requirements clarified for overseas visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2023
» The government clarified the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's rules for incoming international passengers on Monday, scrapping a rule which required inbound travellers to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination.