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Government buoyant as tourist tally tops 10m
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2024
» More than 10 million foreign tourists have visited Thailand so far this year, bringing in more than 500 billion baht, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Govt wants more China, Laos routes
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/04/2024
» The government will ask Laos and China to open more flight routes to Thailand over the next two years to help fulfil Thailand's ambition to become a regional aviation hub, spokesman Chai Watcharonke said on Monday.
Crackdown to curb ‘job-stealing’ foreigners
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/03/2024
» Chinese and Indians are among the growing ranks of foreign nationals taking jobs reserved for Thais, according to the Department of Employment.
Tourism drive hits highest gear
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/03/2024
» The government has set itself an ambitious goal to make 2025 "the biggest year for tourism" to date as it plans to host a raft of engaging cultural events, concerts, festivals as well as an international motor racing series throughout the year.
PM sets ambitious goals for tourism
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/03/2024
» The government aims to attract more than 8.5 million travellers from Europe, Africa and the Middle East, expected to bring in an estimated 664 billion baht this year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
PM to pitch development projects during Aussie visit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will promote Thailand's infrastructure development projects, especially the Land Bridge and Eastern Economic Corridor, during the 2024 Asean-Australia Special Summit, which runs until Wednesday, according to a government spokesman.
Experts split on PM's hub dream
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his vision for Thailand's future recently. Dubbed "Ignite Thailand", the plan seeks to establish the country as the world-class hub for eight sectors, namely tourism, medical and wellness tourism, food and agriculture, aviation, logistics, future mobility, digital economy, as well as finance.
Visa-free influx proves to be mixed blessing
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2024
» Thailand is experiencing an influx of foreign visitors as the government's visa-free policy for tourists from countries including China has given the industry a much-needed boost.
Chinese-made elephant pants face import ban
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Customs Department has been told to ban Chinese imports of elephant-patterned pants as the pattern's copyright has now been registered, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday.
Thai-China ties to hit new high
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2024
» The Thai-Chinese Cultural Relationship Council (TCCRC) and the Chinese ambassador to Thailand are confident the mutual visa exemption scheme for nationals of the two countries will stimulate outbound tourism and further strengthen bilateral ties.