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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.
Army ramps up border control measures
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has imposed tighter border control measures, prohibiting all Thai nationals employed in Cambodian casinos and entertainment venues from leaving the kingdom, effective on Tuesday.
PM unsure if she is on US visa ban list
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she does not know if she is on the list of Thai officials recently banned by Washington from obtaining visas to visit the country due to the recent deportation of 40 Uyghur detainees to China.
Thaksin joins effort to broker peace deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2025
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the situation in Myanmar and the development of cryptocurrencies were among topics he had discussed with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
PMs bolster Thai-Malaysia ties
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/12/2024
» Thailand and Malaysia aim to achieve bilateral trade of US$30 billion (1 trillion baht) by 2027, with the two nations agreeing to enhance economic cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, border connectivity, and tourism.
Tourism buoyant again, reports govt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/08/2024
» The government expects the tourism industry to generate about 2.8 trillion baht in revenue for the country this year, with the number of foreign tourists expected to total nearly 38 million, said government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
PM vows to get ‘Ferrari’ economy humming
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has likened Thailand’s economy to a 12-cylinder Ferrari with only six or seven cylinders working. But the government is firing on all cylinders to get the engine running at full throttle, he says.
Government buoyant as tourist tally tops 10m
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2024
» More than 10 million foreign tourists have visited Thailand so far this year, bringing in more than 500 billion baht, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Tourism drive hits highest gear
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/03/2024
» The government has set itself an ambitious goal to make 2025 "the biggest year for tourism" to date as it plans to host a raft of engaging cultural events, concerts, festivals as well as an international motor racing series throughout the year.
Srettha maps air hub goal as Songkran festival nears
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set an ambitious goal to make Thailand a regional aviation centre and one of the world's five largest cargo distribution hubs.