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Illegal Austrian tour guide arrested on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/09/2024
» An Austrian man has been arrested for allegedly working as a tour guide on Koh Phangan.
Tourist dies at Chiang Mai zipline site
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/08/2024
» Authorities have closed a Chiang Mai zipline tourist attraction for an inspection following an accident in which a Chinese tourist was killed and her husband was injured.
Tourism rebounds in Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand welcomed 20 million foreign tourists during the first seven months of this year, about half the total for the same period before the spread of Covid-19.
Pattaya wants to clean up its sex tourism reputation
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators have vowed to promote family tourism, local food and Muay Thai to end its long-standing image as a hub of sex tourism.
Phi Phi Island facing drought
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/05/2024
» Locals on Phi Phi Island have not had enough fresh water for their needs for over two months, leading to the consideration of temporary closures of some business operations if the dry spell continues.
'Foreigners only' casinos suggested
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2024
» The government has been asked to open the first-ever entertainment-casino complex on Thai soil in Hat Yai to boost tourism, with only foreigners allowed to enter at first.
Hong Kong man caught working as tour guide
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/03/2024
» A Hong Kong man has been arrested and charged for allegedly running a tour company and working as a tour guide in Phuket.
Japan visa-free travel under threat
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/03/2024
» Tour operators have shared public concern over a possible ending of visa-free travel to Japan as the number of Thais overstaying has soared.
Phuket 'safety sandbox' set to begin
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/11/2023
» The "Safety Phuket Island Sandbox" will officially begin on Nov 26 at Pa Tong beach and Walking Street in Phuket as part of a Public Health Ministry scheme to promote health and safety for tourists.
Nation aims to be upper-income by 2027
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government will turn Thailand into an upper-income country within four years, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.