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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.
PM unhappy with Suvarnabhumi queues
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is still not happy with the long queues and lengthy waits at Suvarnabhumi International Airport's immigration control, prompting him to order officials to step up efforts to address the problem.
Airports authority wants Suvarnabhumi in world's top 50
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/01/2024
» Airports of Thailand (AOT) aims to push Suvarnabhumi airport to rank among the world's 50 best airports within the next two years.
Govt explains PM's expensive flight
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/09/2023
» The PM's deputy secretary on Tuesday explained why Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's flight to New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly from Sept 18-24 cost 30 million baht.
Chinese tourist abducted at RCA, suspects flee Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2023
» Another abduction case of a Chinese national has taken place in Bangkok, with police admitting the two suspects have fled Thailand.
Whistleblowers expose police misconduct
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2023
» Whistleblowers who recently exposed alleged police misconduct are being hailed by netizens for their bravery.
3 cops offered VVIP service to Chinese visitor
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2023
» A police captain from the Tourist Police Bureau and two traffic police sergeants were involved in providing a controversial VVIP service to a female Chinese visitor, rushing her through immigration and escorting her from Suvarnabhumi airport to Pattaya, according to senior police.
Operators worry over Suvarnabhumi airport congestion
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2022
» Tourism operators have raised concerns over airport congestion, with heavy traffic already clogging Suvarnabhumi airport during busy hours this week.
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.
Phuket hails drop in cases
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/05/2022
» Phuket reported fewer than 100 daily Covid-19 cases for the past 10 consecutive days, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office said.