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TAT keen on 20m goal
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/05/2022
» Thai tourism remains on course to reach 20 million arrivals next year as the prime minister predicted, following the easing of travel rules on May 1, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Explainer: Inside the case for a minimum wage hike
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 04/05/2022
» Thai workers are feeling the pinch from months of higher living expenses, leading them to take to the streets on Labour Day to demand a 45% increase in the daily minimum wage.
Private sector opposes wage hike
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/05/2022
» A proposal by labour advocacy groups to increase the daily minimum wage to 492 baht is drawing stiff opposition from entrepreneurs who fear the hike in a volatile economy will deal a blow to businesses.
Legal foreign workers, border traders exempt from fee
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/05/2022
» Foreigners with a work permit or border pass are exempt from the 300-baht tourism fee, which is set to be collected from tourists in the second half of this year, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Thailand hopes to see flights double now Test & Go is gone
Online Reporters, Published on 02/05/2022
» The government is hoping to see air travel soar following the lifting of the Test & Go requirements, with double the number of take-offs and landings at the country's airports by the end of this year.
Suvarnabhumi readies for arrivals surge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2022
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Friday inspected the readiness of Suvarnabhumi airport as it prepares for an expected influx of foreign arrivals after the country's entry requirements are eased from May 1, including scrapping the Test & Go scheme.
Curtain comes down on poor month for stocks
Business, Published on 30/04/2022
» Recap: Global shares moved higher yesterday, buoyed by strong Wall Street corporate earnings, but still heading for the worst month in two years.
Tourist favourite Thailand's recovery lags on Covid rule changes
Published on 29/04/2022
» When 23-year-old Norwegian Anastasia Johansen and her boyfriend were planning their first vacation in two years, they considered going to Thailand but chose nearby Vietnam instead, for its simpler entry rules on the coronavirus.
Phuket to nix screening of fully vaxxed tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/04/2022
» Covid-19 screening measures for fully vaccinated visitors in Phuket will be lifted from Sunday as per the orders of a committee chaired by the island's governor, Narong Woonciew.
What are the entry rules from May 1?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 27/04/2022
» Starting from May 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering Thailand are no longer required to endure a brief hotel quarantine and take an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival.