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Archive photo. It's a shame that Hong Kong's legendary Hong Thai Travel Services cannot continue operations amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Minister for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin…

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief recap of the day's events as reported by Vietnamese News Agency on October 24th.- Cambodian Senate President Samdech Say Chhum and a high-level delegation from Cambodia have arrived in Hanoi to begin…

The Thailand booth at Asia's leading travel and tourism expo in Singapore on October 19-21 will promote the Kingdom's focus on sustainable tourism and the "Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023"…

October 15, 2022 A three-story waterfront home, luxury city towers and a modern family residence on a golf course all earned top marks in the 2022 Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction Awards. The…

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is trying to control the baht and the economythrough some difficult times. Since the government seems to be running out of ideas,Start of the economy due to high debt, responsibility has fallenthe…

MUAY THAI: Fans of Muay Thai witnessed a sensational event at Angsana Resort in Phuket on September 26 as part of the PHIST5 initiative. The evening, hosted by Tim Fisher and Revolution Promotions in association with the Tourism Authority…

PHUKET - The behavior of Phuket's taxi drivers is making waves again after a driver at a taxi queue outside a popular pub in Kamala filed a complaint against a taxi service app driver who had come to pick up passengers. The car in question…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq_eUyMs8is The fugitive Thai baht has depreciated to 38 versus that U.S. dollar even faster than economists predicted. The last time the baht hit 38 to the dollar was 16 years and…

RECAP: Asian markets fell again yesterday and the dollar rallied amid a global sell-off fueled by mounting recession fears as central banks around the world hiked interest rates to fight decades of high…

The Missoula City-County Health Department announced this week that several joint flu and COVID refresher clinics are planned in communities outside of Missoula.We spoke to the director of the Health Services Division, Sara Heineman, about…

"I know I'm capable of making it, but it has yet to happen. I'm here to win. Let's see how it goes tomorrow," said Amarin. Ekpharit, who has a Taiwanese father, capitalized on his hot driver and sharp irons to post his lowest score of the…

BDMS Wellness Clinic has partnered with GWI to bring targeted research into Thailand's current position and opportunities within the $4.4 trillion…

The most important aspect of Nghe An, Vietnam's largest province, is that it is the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh. It is also home to other unspoilt natural surprises. BEST TIME TO VISITThe weather in Nghe An is said to be ideal for…

Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comto registerThe economy will grow by about 3% this year, by 4% next yearThe economy is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by the first quarter of next yearC.bank expects to raise…

A senior foreign ministry official welcomed a second study visit for Thailand-based diplomats and businessmen, saying it builds the bond between Cambodia and the rest of the world. Nhim Khemara -- secretary of state and head of the…

PHUKET -- Pitikan Sithidej of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand was in Phuket yesterday (August 29) to chair a seminar held to explain to local businessmen the need to respect human rights in business operations. The…

A male elephant tore his owner in half after impaling him with his tusks, Thai police said, per MailOnline. The elephant went "crazy" after being forced to haul…

The Thai government and its Cambodian counterpart are working together to improve National Road No. 67 (NR67) linking Chong Sa-Ngam in Thailand's Phu Sing district in Sisaket and Cambodia's Anlong Veng in Oddar Meanchey, which connects…

(Korea Herald/Asia News Network) SEOUL -- Jeju, South Korea's southernmost island, is pushing to introduce an electronic travel authorization system for foreigners from visa-free countries starting next month, officials said on Friday.…

PHUKET: Weerapong Malai, Director-General of the Office for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (OSMEP), returned to Phuket yesterday (Aug. 16) to promote the upcoming 28th Apec Ministerial Meeting for SMEs, which will be…

A recent photo shows the Kings Romans Casino on the Mekong on the Thai-Lao border.…

Key rate hiked by 25 basis points as expectedThe rate hike was the first since December 2018According to C.bank, the economy continues to gain momentumC.bank says rate hikes will be gradualSee inflation falling back towards target in…

As the economy has grown significantly over the past 20 years, Bangladesh has become a major contributor to Thailand's medical tourism sector.The data can be seen in a visualized stat published by Visual Capitalist using data from the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuE_iv8bMvE If you've ever wanted a chance to have your voice heard about Thailand - and judge from that our comment function, many of you really, really – now is your chance! The Thai…

According to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), foreigners remain interested in Thai residential real estate, and this is especially true for Chinese nationals, who accounted for 45 percent of foreign condominium ownership in…

The House of Representatives committee reviewing the Civil Partnerships Act decided today (Wednesday) to amend the law to allow same-sex couples who are both foreigners to register their partnership in Thailand, rather than one…

To advance Act East policy, the second edition of the three-day North East India Festival 2022 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, starting July 29.The festival marks 75 years of diplomatic ties between India and Thailand and aims to…

ROMBLON State University (RSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Asean Agriculture University Network (AAUN) and MaejoUniversity in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on…

Welcome to your week in Asia.As US President Joe Biden wraps up his trip to the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in Tehran on Tuesday to meet with leaders of Iran and Turkey.Separately, Turkey is expected to host…

Copyright AFP 2017-2022. All rights reserved. Multiple Facebook posts shared hundreds of times in early July 2022 claim the World Bank has warned that Thailand's economy is on the verge of collapse after being hit during the…

Visitors to a Thai goods fair in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - On July 11, a forum on business networking was held in Hanoi Vietnamese Abroad (OVs) in Thailand and the Hanoi region, creating an opportunity to promote partnerships in…

The University of Bristol has awarded honorary degrees to two British cave divers after recognizing their heroic efforts in rescuing 12 boys and a man from a flooded cave in Thailand. The university cheered John Volanthen, Rick Stanton…

At the Thai Tiew Thai 2022 fair held last week, people are looking for domestic travel deals.…

According to Trade Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, after a strong performance in the first five months of 2022, export growth is expected to exceed the government's forecast of 4-5% growth this year.Mr Jurin said Thai…

Between the beginning of this year and last Sunday, June 26, just over 2 million foreign travelers were stamped into the country at immigration offices, mainly at two airports - Suvarnabhumi and Phuket. During this time, barriers to entry…

Shipping containers for export are seen at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri province. (Photo:…

Thailand Moves Together: Drive Tourism Transportation Safely in an Endemic Era Health Minister Leads 'Thailand Moves Together' Joins forces with business to…

Below is a summary of the latest health news. Thailand relaxes entry requirements for tourists, abolishes mask policy Thailand announced on Friday it would abandon its much-criticised pre-registration process for foreign…

Placeholder when loading item promotionsThailand last week legalized the cultivation and possession of marijuana, but the new laws include regulations and exemptions that could dent the country's image as a cannabis tourist…

GEORGE TOWN: The Thai baht and Singapore dollar have become the most desirable foreign currencies for Malaysians since April, when international borders!-->…

Chaired by HRH Princess Ubolratanarachakanya Siriwatanaphanwadi, the event promotes the Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing Thailand New Chapters…

Malaysia: * Covid-19: Over a million children in Malaysia fully vaccinated * Covid-19 Watch: 1,844 new cases, nationwide ICU bed utilization at 55.9!-->…

On May 22, Bangkok citizens elected a new governor: Chadchart Sittipunt, an independent candidate and a former minister in Yingluck Shinawatra's government, who was ousted in a 2014 military coup. The…

KRABI, THAILAND – May 28, 2022 — Klongtom Heritage has pinned its hopes on its ability to become a new world-class health and wellness destination with the discovery of the hot salt spring known as the world's only underground treasure…

While the inaugural UTMB World Series is in full swing this year with 25 events scheduled for 2022 and thousands of runners around the world registered, the series is already looking ahead to 2023. The series!-->!-->…

China's Covid containment measures, particularly in the world's largest port city of Shanghai, have impacted Thailand's supply chain security and could cast a shadow over local manufacturers' decisions in the medium…

Pattaya's tourism trend has changed significantly since the onslaught of the pandemic. The easing of coronavirus restrictions and a flagging baht have Pattaya's tourism businesses strained for this year's high season. The combination…

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network) - Authorities are working closely with hospitality businesses and tour operators to welcome foreign tourists!-->…

Many Indian passengers who recently traveled to Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh complained that Thai Airways insisted on seeing $1,000 in cash per passenger before issuing boarding passes. The Embassy of India has also received several…

Thai Trade Minister Jurin Laksanawisit and his Bhutanese counterpart Lyonpo Loknath Sharma discussed trade and investment opportunities, while the Thai side emphasized the development of e-commerce, the national single window system and…

Light power. The United States has Hollywood, jazz, and Facebook, while South Korea has K-pop, kimchi, and taekwondo. For Thailand, Pad Thai, Tom Yum Kung and Muay Thai have a global punch. Mango Sticky Rice is the latest…

Candidates for Bangkok governor campaigned in various areas of the capital yesterday (Sunday) in preparation for the May 22 gubernatorial and council electionsndthe first in nine years. Candidate #4 Suchatvee Suwansawat of the…

Thailand's ailing hotel sector is showing increasing signs of fatigue as the global pandemic enters its third year. Nowhere is this more evident than on the resort island of Phuket, where over 73% of new hotel developments are either…

In this image, a representation of bitcoin is shown in front of a stock chart and a US dollar.…

The Missoula City-County Health Department issued a news release Thursday announcing that it would be suspending its COVID-19 testing services at the Health Department's main office in West Alder.The Public Information Officer Hayley Devlin…

Thai political activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit's family and several human rights groups have asked the Cambodian authorities for information about his status and whereabouts. Wanchalearm was reportedly kidnapped in exile in Phnom Penh…

Foreign tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in February. The Tourism Council of Thailand…

Justin Ng Digital Content Director, Kuala Lumpur Crossing the land borders between Malaysia and Thailand will be possible…

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network) - With stricter fraud prevention measures in place, many hotels are complaining of long delays in payment of grants!-->…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha at Government House in Bangkok February 25, 2022. During Ismail Sabri's recent official visit to Thailand on February 25, Malaysia and Thailand had…

Bangkok continues to be one of the top tourist cities in the world, with the latest Readers' Choice Awards - this time from DestinAsian magazine - once again giving the Thai capital the title of Best City. The Tourism Authority of…

Thousands of Russian tourists have been stranded in Thailand's beach resorts because of the war in Ukraine, many unable to pay their bills or return home due to sanctions and canceled flightsThrough CHALIDA EKVITTHAYAVECHNUKUL Associated…

The "Marriott Bonvoy Travel Show" takes place from March 14th to 20th at the EmQuartier in Bangkok and offers local residents the opportunity to book attractive stays in hotels across the kingdom. At the Marriott Bonvoy Travel Show, more…

Signatories to the MOU include the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Krabi Chamber of Commerce, Krabi Hotel Association and the Sustainable Krabi Foundation, which aim to encourage local business participation in reducing environmental…

Thai baht at 1-week highMalaysia interest rate decision is due later todayStock markets up againMarch 3 (Reuters) - The Thai baht rose to a weekly high on Thursday and other Asian currencies rose after the US Federal Reserve governor said…

ASEAN beat | Society | South East Asia On March 15, the government wants to fully reopen the country to international tourists.…

Tourism revival: The 1.9 percent growth beat forecasts of a 0.8 percent increase as the government tries to boost the…

BANGKOK: Tourism organizations in Thailand have urged the government to relax COVID-19 requirements for international visitors in a bid to boost arrivals in time for April's Easter holidays. The presidents of 20 tourism associations and…

Rachada said Gen Prayut has directed the CCSA and the Tourism and Sports Emergency Center to outline measures to contain the pandemic for the reopening of border checkpoints in Songkhla, Yala, Narathiwat and Satun. Authorities plan to…

Thailand's fool idea to introduce a 300 baht tourism entrance feewhich was originally scheduled to launch on April 1, 2022 (April fools anyone?) will be delayed by at least two months due to unresolved payment issues. The measure,…

In Petchaburi, a central province, monkeys breed like rabbits. They may look cute at first, but the booming number of monkeys could threaten tourism as the monkeys often steal people's property. There are currently 1,000 to 1,500 per…

This aerial photo taken on August 2, 2021 shows a humpback whale diving in Hestfjorour (Westfjords), Iceland. Just off the north coast of Iceland, Iceland, one of the few countries that still hunts whales commercially,…

Happy Year of the T(ha)iger to all readers. When it comes to Spring Festival dining, Big Mango has a dizzying array of restaurants to choose from. To make your search for delicious Chinese cuisine easier, we have compiled a shortlist of…

Good news for Indian travelers planning to visit Thailand. According to a latest update, the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has announced the resumption of visa and consular services from January 31.As previously reported, the said…

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The government's domestic tourism stimulus plan will enter Phase 4 from February, with the cabinet approving a budget of 9 billion baht. "We travel together" (Rao Tiew Duay Kan) runs until July, according to a government spokesman.…

Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, on November 8, 2021. (Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)…

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry dusted off its calculator this morning and forecast that at least 8 million tourists will come to Thailand this year. A few weeks ago they forecast 10-5 million arrivals for 2022. Tourism and Sport…

While the government suspended the Test & Go program last month to stem the spread of the Omicron variant, those already approved are still trickling in, and many have come as part of the sandbox program. Despite curbing the flow of…

IF One of them would be to drive from Kalabakan to Serudong, both in Sabah, it would take 82 hours to circumnavigate Borneo Island, drive through Brunei, Sarawak, West and South Kalimantan before going north to East Kalimantan and Sabah…