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Tourism associations ask for less police corruption
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, harming the nation's tourism reputation.
Prawit under fire for slapping journalist
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/08/2024
» Two media associations will seek an investigation into the conduct of Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon after he assaulted a female reporter on Friday.
Pattaya tourism operators tired of 'sin city' image
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/08/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators want to shift its image to family oriented-tourism and remove its associations with sex tourism and illegal gambling.
Thailand drops 11 places in tourism ranking
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/05/2024
» Tourism operators are disappointed with the government for failing to improve the country’s position in the travel and tourism development index, after Thailand dropped to 47th place, from 36th, in the latest World Economic Forum (WEF) index.
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.
Elderly Thais expect to rely more on their children
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/04/2023
» A survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) found that the majority of elderly individuals surveyed in Thailand anticipate receiving care from their families.
Travel agent attacks tourist
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/02/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is investigating a case involving a Chinese tourist who was assaulted by a travel agent in Phuket after the case went viral.
Buakaw affirms Thai nationality
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/01/2023
» Muay Thai superstar Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek has clarified that he has Thai nationality after Cambodian boxing fans had claimed he is of Cambodian descent.
20,000 went to year's first full moon party
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/01/2023
» About 20,000 international tourists took part in this year's first full moon party on Koh Phangan from Friday night into Saturday morning.