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Visa-free stays to be cut from 60 to 30 days
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 to 30 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
Bangkok's Song Wat Road targeted as new tourist hotspot
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry plans to promote Song Wat Road as a new Bangkok landmark.
China-only livestreamers busted at Bangkok mall
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2025
» Police have arrested a group of Chinese and Thai nationals who set up a livestreaming operation in a shop at a Bangkok mall to sell unlicensed Thai products exclusively to Chinese people, generating at least 30 million baht per day.
PM orders revision of visa-free scheme
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday ordered a revision of the visa-free entry scheme, because of the number of visitors overstaying and working illegally in Thailand, a government spokesman said.
Jurassic World approved in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/02/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved a project to build Jurassic World, a new Bangkok-based attraction featuring animatronic dinosaurs, to promote tourism.
Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to promote the online TM6 immigration form, which will be compulsory for all foreign arrivals entering Thailand as of May 1, though the government is reluctant to start collecting the 300-baht tourism fee this year.
Empowering Youth: Ada Tieanworn’s Mission for Spinal Health
Published on 10/01/2025
» In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and dedication, 16-year-old Phoonseeraah (Ada) Tieanworn has turned her school holiday into a nationwide movement. Fresh from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, USA, Ada spearheaded a groundbreaking series of events aimed at empowering Thai youth with critical health knowledge. Her journey, marked by passion and innovation, has reached over 900 students across nine schools in Bangkok, all empowered with the life-changing potential of the ScolioBuddy App.
Airports ease booze rules
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/12/2024
» The Prime Minister's Office has announced a new regulation allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages every day at major international airports.
16-Year-Old Ada Leads Consent Education Revolution in Thailand
Published on 20/12/2024
» At just 16 years old, Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn is making waves in Thai education with her innovative “Consent Game.” A student at Choate Rosemary Hall in the United States, Ada has already reached over 700 students across seven Bangkok schools, introducing them to lessons on respect, boundaries, and clear communication.
Phuket airport explains misuse of Singapore photo
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/12/2024
» Phuket International Airport has explained why it used a photo of a heritage building in Singapore instead of a picture of similar historical architecture found in Phuket.