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US adds new $250 visa fee for travellers
Published on 30/08/2025
» NEW YORK - A new $250 “visa integrity fee” imposed on travellers to the United States risks piling more pressure on the struggling travel industry, as overseas arrivals continue to fall due to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration and hostility to many foreign countries.
Sign-up for flat rail fare starts Monday
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Transport Ministry is urging Thais to sign up for the government's flat-rate electric train fare in Bangkok, the registration for which is scheduled to open on Monday.
China ousts Japan in outbound market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/08/2025
» Forward bookings by outbound tourists for the upcoming high season remain strongly supported by Chinese tour packages, attributed to lower costs of 30-50% compared with trips to Japan, which recorded a decline for the first time in June.
New Zealand to collect tourism fees from foreigners
Published on 02/08/2025
» New Zealand will begin charging foreign tourists up to NZ$40 (760 baht or US$24) to visit its most popular tourist destinations such as Milford Track and Mount Cook as the government seeks ways to help spur economic growth.
Thailand Elite Visa Launches New Family Promotions
Published on 01/08/2025
» Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. announced a series of limited-time updates to its Thai Elite Visa program, introducing more accessible pricing options for families and current members while confirming the official end of the Bronze Membership package this December.
AGENTS Launches Alternative TDAC Platform for Tour Operators
Published on 12/05/2025
» Thailand – May 9, 2025 – AGENTS CO., LTD. has launched a new redundancy platform for Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submissions, offering travellers, tour operators, and agents a faster, more flexible, and highly reliable solution. Designed to reduce stress and ensure continuity, the platform functions independently of the government system and remains accessible even during technical outages on the official website.
Lufthansa, Air France, others avoid Pakistan airspace amid India tensions
Published on 05/05/2025
» NEW DELHI - Air France and Germany's Lufthansa were among global carriers avoiding Pakistani airspace, airlines and flight trackers showed on Monday, as tension between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan stays high after a deadly attack in Kashmir last month.
Bus organisation's 'super app' set for October launch
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2025
» Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) director Kittikarn Jomduang Jaruwanpolkul has announced plans to roll out the BMTA "super app" in October to support integrated payment for urban commuting.
Digital arrival cards required for visits to Thailand from May 1
Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2025
» Thai authorities have reminded all foreign tourists planning trips to the country that they will need to fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least three days before travelling, starting on April 28 for arrivals on May 1.
Questionable governance
Postbag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Re: "Premier laments debate timing", (BP, March 22).