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Thai cabinet endorses visa revamp
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to boost tourism, attract long-stay visitors and stimulate the economy.
Businesses in tourist areas to receive extra tax breaks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2025
» The government has expanded its double tax deduction programme for corporate expenses on training, seminars and domestic travel, extending eligibility to selected districts in major tourist provinces to help stimulate local economies and promote regional tourism.
PM Anutin outlines key policies in parliament
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/09/2025
» Renewing tourists' confidence, a peaceful end to the conflict with Cambodia, resolving the trade war and boosting people's incomes are the key policies new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced in parliament on Monday.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Cabinet permits changes to sub deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved amendments to the long-delayed Chinese procurement submarine project, including a switch from German-made engines to Chinese-made ones and a 1,217-day extension to the construction timeline.
Acting PM tightlipped on fighter jet, submarine decisions
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday refused to elaborate on the cabinet’s reported decisions on additional Gripen fighter jet procurement and a new submarine engine, saying it was classified information.
Monkeypox cases reach 40 for the year, govt urges caution
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/07/2025
» The government confirmed there have been 40 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Thailand so far this year, with officials urging vigilance, particularly among high-risk groups and travellers returning from affected regions.
Betting on Thailand's casino bill
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be reviewed by the newly formed cabinet before proceeding with it further.
Thai minister clarifies rules for closing disputed temple
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/06/2025
» Local military commanders can recommend the closure of Ta Muean Thom temple in Surin province should the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border deteriorate further, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday.
China-made sub deal decision looms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2025
» The government expects to decide soon whether it will proceed with the submarine procurement project, says Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.