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PM urged to tackle overtourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Tourism Council wants more foreign retirees
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/06/2023
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has urged the new government to establish the country as a destination for retirees.
Wife shot dead livestreaming husband with other women
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/11/2022
» A 30-year-old man has been arrested after his wife was shot dead while livestreaming him at a house where he was staying with three other women.
German targeted over protest against Prawit, Prayut
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2022
» A member of a royalist group is asking police to take action against a German man who protests against Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Hoteliers deride dual pricing proposal
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/07/2022
» Hoteliers have expressed concerns about the government's plan to set dual pricing for foreign tourists and locals, saying the move is impractical.
Govt plans to charge foreigners more than Thais for hotel rooms
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2022
» Foreign tourists may soon find Thailand a more expensive destination than in the past two years with the country now planning to raise hotel rates to pre-pandemic levels to support a faster recovery of the industry.
Phuket hails drop in cases
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/05/2022
» Phuket reported fewer than 100 daily Covid-19 cases for the past 10 consecutive days, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office said.
Airlines want revival of Test & Go scheme
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2022
» The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) hopes the government resumes the Test & Go scheme as soon as possible to support a tourism recovery.
Test & Go suspended indefinitely, 3 more sandbox provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2022
» The suspension of the Test & Go no-quarantine programme for air travellers has been extended indefinitely, but three provinces will be added to the sandbox scheme.
Alcohol sales rules tipped to ease
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/11/2021
» Authorities are considering extending hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages from 9pm to 11pm or midnight ahead of the upcoming holiday season.