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New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2024
» The cabinet approved a raft of 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.
Border-jumper arrested en route to scam centre job
Online Reporters, Published on 03/05/2024
» A Chinese man who had entered Thailand illegally from Myanmar was arrested as he tried to cross the border into Cambodia, where he intended to work at a call centre scam operation in Poipet, police say.
Design Excellence Award 2024 focuses on soft power
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Department of International Trade Promotion is inviting entries to its Design Excellence Award 2024 competition which focuses on sustainability and inspiration derived from the country’s soft power.
Thai woman stabbed to death in London
Online Reporters, Published on 11/04/2024
» Police in London are facing public criticism of their slow response to calls from worried friends of a 27-year-old Thai woman who was found stabbed to death in her home in a £4-million property in Westminster.
Foreign minister to address visa issue in Japan
Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2024
» Foreign Minister Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara will travel to Tokyo in the hope of persuading the Japanese government to maintain its visa-free policy for Thailand amid a jump in the number of overstaying Thai visitors.
Russian woman allegedly kicked pregnant store owner
Online Reporters, Published on 20/03/2024
» A Russian woman has been arraigned on a charge of assault after allegedly kicking a pregnant store owner in the leg on Koh Phangan, in Surat Thani province.
Sadao entry exemption may be extended to other crossings
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2024
» The government is considering lifting the requirement for visitors coming by land from Malaysia to fill out arrival and departure cards at all major crossings, to further encourage tourism and business, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
National park in Krabi earns over B260m in entry fees in 4 months
Online Reporters, Published on 23/02/2024
» Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi has generated more than 260 million baht in entry fees in less than four months, owing to the continual increase in the number of tourists visiting the popular island attraction.
7,000 Myanmar citizens seeking Thai visas
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2024
» More than 7,000 Myanmar nationals have applied for visas with the Thai embassy in Yangon as mandatory conscription looms in the military-ruled country, figures from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs show.
PM outlines his vision for Thailand's development
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday outlined his plans to boost the national economy, with key policies including tourism promotion and allowing alcohol at concerts by world-renowned artists.