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Khao San '420' parties cancelled
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/04/2023
» The “420” weed parties planned for Khao San Road on Thursday were cancelled and are expected to be postponed until after the general election, after critics pointed out that smoking marijuana in public places is still illegal.
Long-haul trains moving to new hub
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2023
» The number of long-haul trains departing and arriving at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok will be slashed starting from Thursday, according to the Department of Rail Transport.
Tourism fee to hit all foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/07/2022
» The planned 300-baht tourism fee is expected to apply to all foreigners without exception, serving as insurance coverage of up to 500,000 baht per person in case of accidents.
VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories June 10
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/06/2022
» This week: Joe Ferrari sentenced, tourist fee delayed, Phuket remasked, cannabis decriminalised
B300 tourism fee postponed
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/06/2022
» The 300-baht tourism fee faces a delay, beginning in the fourth quarter at the earliest, while the cancellation of Thailand Pass is expected from July 1.
Monkeypox screening begins at Suvarnabhumi
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/05/2022
» Suvarnabhumi airport has begun to screen travellers from abroad for monkeypox, using the Thailand Pass system, Department of Disease Control (DDC) chief Opas Karnkawinpong said.
VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories May 13
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/05/2022
» This week: Lazada ad drama, Khao San tourism, Thai Pass plans and cult temple corpses
Visitors must still wear masks after Covid becomes endemic
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/05/2022
» The National Communicable Diseases Committee has started to discuss post-pandemic plans, including requirements for visitors to keep wearing face masks.
Thailand hopes to see flights double
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/05/2022
» The government is hoping to see air travel soar following the ending of the Test & Go requirements.
Tourists give thumbs-up to new rules
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/05/2022
» Tourists have given positive feedback after the government's decision to scrap the Test & Go scheme, which took effect on Sunday.