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Kevin Yeung regrets Hong Thai’s liquidation, admits ‘0+3’ is of limited help
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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…
☕ Afternoon meeting on October 24 | politics
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…
TAT Leads Strong Thai Presence at ITB Asia 2022
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"…
Queensland builders redefine excellence at the 2022 Awards
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…
Thailand News Today | Bank of Thailand plans bailout of crumbling baht
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…
Phuket hosts WBC Nai Khanom Tom Belt Showdown
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…
Sentiment erupts over illegal “Taxi App Driver” in Kamala
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…
Thailand news today | The Thai baht plunges to 38 against the USD for the first time in 16 years
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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…
The sell-off continues as the inflation battle intensified
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…
Health Department announces clinics for COVID and flu vaccinations
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…
Amarin competes again at Thailand Mixed @ Gasson Panorama
"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…
The Global Wellness Institute highlights Thailand’s unique wellness advantages in the new…
BDMS Wellness Clinic has partnered with GWI to bring targeted research into Thailand's current position and opportunities within the $4.4 trillion…
Nghe An travel: how to get there, what to discover, what to eat…
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…
Thailand’s c.bank to gradually raise interest rates to curb inflation – boss
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…
Foreign diplomats on 2nd study visit to explore opportunities in Cambodia
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 companies reminded of human rights
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…
Thailand: Elephant Rips handler cut in half after ‘going insane’
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…
Thailand and Cambodia are jointly expanding Road No. 67 to boost trade and tourism
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…
South Korea’s Jeju is pushing to introduce an electronic travel authorization system for…
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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.…
APEC SME Meeting in Phuket Hailed as Great Opportunity
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…
Playing with Thailand’s future
A recent photo shows the Kings Romans Casino on the Mekong on the Thai-Lao border.…
Thailand is raising interest rates for the first time since 2018 to tame hot inflation
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…
Bangladeshi patients spent THB 6.7 billion in Thailand in 2019
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…
Thailand News Today | Government publishes online questionnaire for foreigners
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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…
Foreign land ownership will support affected real estate companies in Thailand – FTI
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 Panel allows same-sex foreign couples to register civil partnership in Thailand
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…
North East India Festival in Bangkok to promote trade, tourism and culture
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 U signs Memorandum of Understanding with Thai University AAUN
ROMBLON State University (RSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Asean Agriculture University Network (AAUN) and MaejoUniversity in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on…
Sri Lanka elects new President, Japan CPI, Thailand no-confidence vote
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…
Posts falsely claim the World Bank warned Thailand of economic collapse after the pandemic
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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…
Forum seeks stronger trade and investment ties with OV firms in Thailand | business
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…
Thailand News Today | Tham Luang cave rescue divers receive honors
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…
Domestic market peaks in Q3
At the Thai Tiew Thai 2022 fair held last week, people are looking for domestic travel deals.…
Export profit could exceed government target
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…
Welcome to Thailand’s post-pandemic day – July 1st. What will change?
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…
Exporters encouraged to focus on regions
Shipping containers for export are seen at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri province. (Photo:…
Drive tourism transport safely in an endemic era
Thailand Moves Together: Drive Tourism Transportation Safely in an Endemic Era
Health Minister Leads 'Thailand Moves Together' Joins forces with business to…
Health news round-up: Thailand eases entry requirements for tourists and scraps mask policy; G20…
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…
Weed is legal in Thailand, but tourists are not allowed to smoke
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…
Thai baht and Singapore dollar are gaining traction
GEORGE TOWN: The Thai baht and Singapore dollar have become the most desirable foreign currencies for Malaysians since April, when international borders!-->…
TAT’s Amazing Thailand Gala Dinner in Paris focuses on gastronomy and sustainable tourism
Chaired by HRH Princess Ubolratanarachakanya Siriwatanaphanwadi, the event promotes the Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing Thailand New Chapters…
Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Saturday (June 4, 2022)
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!-->…
A flagship election in Bangkok — BenarNews
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…
Klongtom Heritage offers investors an “unmissable opportunity” to become part of the hot salt spring…
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…
Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB is the latest Thai event for the 2023 UTMB World Series
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.
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Is the Thai supply chain anchored to China?
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…
Weaker baht good for Pattaya tourism, bad for inflation
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…
Preparations for the expected influx of tourists to Laos are intensifying
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network) - Authorities are working closely with hospitality businesses and tour operators to welcome foreign tourists!-->…
Show $1,000 in Cash: Thai Airways for Indian Travelers
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…
Thailand hosts the 4th JTC Meeting to Enhance Trade Cooperation with Bhutan
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…
From Thailand to America to China, the secret to global success is soft power
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…
Bangkok’s gubernatorial candidates intensified their campaigns on Sunday
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…
The economic impact of the pandemic is hitting Phuket hotels as 73% of new projects are put on hold
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…
Did we miss the crypto boat?
In this image, a representation of bitcoin is shown in front of a stock chart and a US dollar.…
Missoula Health Department suspends COVID-19 testing services
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…
Groups seek answers over missing Thai activists
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…
The industry is pushing for longer-term solutions
Foreign tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in February. The Tourism Council of Thailand…
Things to know about the reopening of the land border between Malaysia and Thailand
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Digital Content Director, Kuala Lumpur
Crossing the land borders between Malaysia and Thailand will be possible…
Thai hotels threaten to pull out of tourism scheme as payments slow
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network) - With stricter fraud prevention measures in place, many hotels are complaining of long delays in payment of grants!-->…
Thailand wants all entry points at Thailand-Malaysia land border to reopen by May 1 | Malaysia
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 retains the title of Best City in DestinAsian magazine’s 2022 Readers’ Choice…
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…
Cashless and unable to fly, Russian tourists are stuck in Thailand
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 travel fair Marriott Bonvoy breathes new life into Thai tourism
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…
Memorandum of Understanding signed to test circular economy approach in Krabi
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 leads Asian FX gains as Powell testimony reignites risk
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…
Ahead of Vietnam tourism opening, daily Omicron toll nears 100,000 – The Diplomat
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On March 15, the government wants to fully reopen the country to international tourists.…
Thailand’s GDP beats estimates in Q4
Tourism revival:
The 1.9 percent growth beat forecasts of a 0.8 percent increase as the government tries to boost the…
Thailand’s tourism sector calls for relaxation of COVID-19 requirements to boost arrivals
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…
The Thai-Malaysia border will reopen in March to boost tourism and economic activity
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 300-baht tourism entry tax is likely to be delayed due to problems with payment…
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,…
Too much monkey business: In Petchaburi they are sterilized
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…
Iceland ends whaling as demand slacks
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,…
CNY 2022: Where to Eat a Spring Festival in Bangkok
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…
Thailand Tourism: The Embassy of Thailand in India resumes visa and consular services from January…
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…
Domestic Tourism Stimulus Scheme gets approval of 9 billion baht budget for Phase 4
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.…
Government closes “wellness sandbox”
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, on November 8, 2021. (Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)…
Thailand News Update | Legalize cannabis and 8 million tourists to Thailand in 2022
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…
Covid-19 infection rate, total number of international travelers increasing
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…
Game changers can be good or bad
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…