Thai bank says “digital wallet” is unnecessary
The House Economic Affairs Committee heard testimony from a Bank of Thailand representative today (Thursday) that the digital wallet program is not particularly necessary because private sector consumption has been…
Cabinet extends Russian tourist visa
There has been mixed reviews on the cabinet’s extension to the length of stay for Russian nationals. The new rules, which will take place from November, will see Russian tourists…
After 129 years, the Thai Railway Police reach their last destination
After 129 years of battling small-time crime, smuggling, and even drug trafficking on trains, Thailand’s railway police reported for duty for the final time on Monday.On Tuesday, October 17, the…
Police undertake a campaign to target illegal weapons
In 47 provinces across Thailand, Thai police today began an operation to deal with dealers and smugglers who deal in illegal firearms and modified weapons.At the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)…
TAT investigates ways to boost Thai tourism confidence.
After analyzing the effects of the Siam Paragon shopping mall shooting on the Thai tourism sector, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is developing a strategy to regain the trust…
Phuket seeks B148 billion for a tourism expansion
In order to transform Phuket into a major regional tourism hub, the Transport Ministry will ask for a 148 billion baht budget for infrastructure upgrades in the resort island, including…
SAT-1 will be totally operational by the end of the year
Thursday marked the opening of the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport following a preliminary launch. The new satellite terminal, dubbed Satellite 1 (SAT-1), will increase the overall handling…
Passenger handling area will increase with new terminal
Ten airlines have expressed interest in using the Satellite One (SAT-1) terminal at Suvarnabhumi Airport once it opens for testing on Friday, according to the Airports of Thailand (AOT).Now that…
Major tourist destinations anticipate an increase in Chinese visitors
Major tourist destinations anticipate an increase in Chinese visitors once the visa-free program for this category of foreign travellers begins on Monday. Chinese and Kazakh nationals can apply for up…
Thailand provides free travel guides to 60 spiritual tourist destinations
With the goal of tripling spiritual tourism revenue over the next ten years, Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT) has provided complimentary guides to 60 holy locations.From Bangkok’s ancient principal temples to…