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Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/12/2025
» Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales scrapped
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Former Thai PM Thaksin seeks royal pardon
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has submitted a petition for a royal pardon for his one-year jail sentence, his lawyer said on Monday.
Thaksin in good spirits in prison with 15,000 baht for expenses
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was in good spirits when his daughters visited him and gave him 15,000 baht for his spending at Bangkok's Klongprem Central Prison on Thursday morning.
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/07/2025
» Phuket is seeing a shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over 40 billion baht, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.
Big spending on furniture for collapsed tower sparks outrage
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/04/2025
» A list of expensive furniture prepared for a new building under construction for the State Audit Office (SAO) -- which collapsed during Friday's earthquake -- has sparked a strong backlash on social media.
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.
Lisa Blackpink to play New Year's concert in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/10/2024
» Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, a world-renowned Thai artist, has been confirmed to perform at an Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 event in Bangkok, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
10,000 baht handout scheme begins
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/09/2024
» The government on Wednesday launched the first phase of its US$14 billion stimulus handout scheme, which will eventually see an estimated 45 million people receive 10,000 baht each.
Governor slams drunk tourists in Pai
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/07/2024
» The governor of Mae Hong Son province has demanded new rules for visitors after a group of tourists were found drinking while tubing in the Pai River.