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Shorter visa-free stays on the cards
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
Ruling on pilot training charges creates legal precedent
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» Over a dozen student pilots won a lawsuit against Nok Air regarding a requirement for additional training charges outside a contract for co-pilot employment, while the Court of Justice ordered compensation of one-third of 32.5 million baht in total damages.
Ministry pledges to address foreign tourists’ complaints
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has pledged to address concerns raised by foreign tourists, including rampant dual pricing, following a recent outpouring of complaints on social media.
Khao San hopes for Songkran boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/03/2023
» The Songkran festival is likely to return to Khao San Road this year as tourism operators are discussing possible events to lure visitors after the authorities prohibited water splashing last year.
Phuket steps up Specialised Expo bid
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/02/2023
» Phuket still needs more infrastructure development, particularly logistics, as the province is bidding for a huge international event -- Specialised Expo 2028 -- according to tourism operators in Phuket.
Operators seek tourism law reform following scam
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2023
» Tour operators are calling for tourism laws to be reformed to protect travel agents, not only customers, following an alleged Japan tour scam worth 14 million baht.
Elite Card in the hot seat over scandal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the Royal Thai Police to investigate the accusation against members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses, while tourism operators suggest connecting application procedures with international police to verify criminal records.
New Year celebrations not cancelled yet, officials say
News, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/12/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) backs New Year countdowns and celebrations going ahead as planned as long as the government does not order any cancellations.