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Phuket hotels unfazed by move to reduce visa-free stays
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/03/2025
» Phuket hoteliers do not expect to feel the pinch if the government reduces visa-free stays to 30 days, as data showed the average length of stay was two weeks, though they say remedies for illegal businesses might require more practical solutions.
TM30 reporting rule on foreigners eased
Post Reporters, Published on 25/06/2020
» Property owners will no longer be required to report the presence of foreign tenants in their properties as often as they do now, starting from Tuesday.
Thailand long term residence options: Comparing elite status and permanent residence
Business, Benjamin W. Hart, Published on 17/03/2020
» This article focuses on long term Residency in Thailand in either the Thailand Elite program or in lawful permanent resident status as opposed to non-immigrant visas which, although renewable, only have an annual or bi-annual validity.
Understanding long term Thai visas
Benjamin W. Hart, Published on 21/01/2020
» The topic of visas, and visa related issues (such as the TM30, the 90 day report, or the re-entry permit), is often upon the lips of expats in Thailand. Hopefully this article will provide some insights regarding the types of visas available and the differences between them.
Import duty cut up in the air
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2019
» The Finance Ministry has not made a decision on whether the import duty on luxury brands will be temporarily cut to 5% from 30% as proposed by the Tourism and Sports Ministry to boost tourism this year.
Cabinet OKs new perks for tourism
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/10/2019
» The economic cabinet on Friday approved a new round of tourism measures, aiming for the number of foreign visitors to reach 39.8 million and generate 2.04 trillion baht this year.
Kobsak: 3% GDP growth achievable
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/10/2019
» The government is maintaining its target for GDP growth of 3% this year, with a series of additional stimulus measures expected to boost the economy.
No gains for Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/09/2019
» Bangkok land prices are expected to stay flat or drop this year for the first time in over a decade, largely because of the economic slowdown and the Land and Buildings Tax set to take effect early next year, say property analysts.
B5bn Verso School rounding into form
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/09/2019
» Bangkok will soon be getting its largest, priciest and roundest international school, thanks to a 5-billion-baht joint venture of U City Plc, a subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings, and Fortune Hand Ventures Ltd, a Hong Kong education firm.
Europe trade body wants end to TM30
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2019
» The European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) has proposed an immediate end to the TM30 24-hour reporting and TM28 change-of-permanent-address immigration forms.