Permanent Visa Waiver Granted to Kazakh Tourists
A government spokesperson announced on Thursday that the cabinet had officially endorsed the permanent exemption of visas for tourists from Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan stands out as one of the rapidly growing…
Foreign tourist increasing their spending in Thailand
In a survey conducted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), it was found that following the pandemic, foreign tourists are showing a preference for higher spending on luxurious accommodations,…
Chinese tourist killed on first day in Thailand
A Chinese tourist has been killed by a fast moving pickup truck as he was using a zebra crossing on the way back to his hotel on Bang Na Garden…
Crazy Russian tourist breaks into Phuket Governor’s office in the early hours
Sophon Suwannarat, the governor of Phuket, had to work outside his office on the morning of January 17, 2024, after someone broke into his office and smashed the front door…
Transgender denies stealing gold bracelet from tourist in Pattaya
She wore the same outfit as the person who took a gold bracelet from an Indian tourist’s wrist, but she claimed she had only woken him up. Thai police arrested…
Foreign tourist dies in Bangkok after hospital refuses him treatment
The tourist, identified as Chen, reportedly succumbed to his injuries on the way to a second hospital. The investigation was ordered on Tuesday by the Public Health Ministry and Tourism…
‘Floating tourist train’ returns next month
On Wednesday, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) began accepting reservations for its well-liked “floating train” day tours to Pasak Jolasid Dam in Lop Buri.In the months of November, December,…
FTAs boost Thai exports to US$46 bn in first 7 months
According to Ronnarong Phoolpipat, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Thai exports reached US$46.18 billion between January and July as a result of FTAs.The top five FTAs responsible…
Russian travelers now get 90 days without a visa
At a meeting in Thailand, the Cabinet decided to let Russian tourists stay for up to 90 days instead of 30 days, starting November 1, 2023. Main Points In order…
Thailand’s proposed land bridge project
Though it still has significant obstacles, analysts say Thailand’s plan to construct a 90 km land bridge over its southern area, which might allow shipping trade to circumvent Malaysia and…