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Thailand likely to overturn plan to simplify entry procedures

The sudden appearance of the Omicron virus variant has dashed expectations that Thailand would ease the health tests conducted on arriving passengers from Test...

Christmas visitors to Thailand still in the dark about procedures

Thousands of potential tourists, with airtickets dated December 16 and beyond, have been told to delay applying for Thailand Pass approval until December 1....

Covid 60 days visa extensions extended to end of January

After leaks on social media, immigration authorities are confirming that longer stays for foreigner tourists, unable or unwilling to return home, are to be...

Thailand risks losing out on lucrative nomad market

Notwithstanding several government promises, the establishment of one-stop-shops and enthusiastic support from the Board of Investment, the position of remote workers using an internet...

Final whistle for Thai rail icon stirs memories

It’s the end of the line. Bangkok’s much-loved Hua Lamphong railway station will be shunted into the sidings by the end of 2021. The...

Pasavee victorious in Singha Chiang Mai Open 2021 Golf Tournament

Chiang Mai - Pasavee Lertvilai with his sizzling-hot performance led him to claim victory at the All Thailand Golf Tour - Singha Chiang Mai...

Thai authorities attracted by compulsory vaccination possibilities

Slowly but surely, Thailand appears to be moving towards mandatory Covid vaccination requirements.  Last May, the Buri Ram governor required high-risk groups to vaccinate...

Thai government to back gay rights bill

Following an expected ruling by the constitutional court which limits the definition of marriage to opposite-sex couples, the government has agreed to speed up...

Thailand still leading the pack on tourist arrivals in S.E.Asia

With Christmas and New Year round the corner, only Thailand has yet made a serious attempt to lure tourists to its shores.  After all,...

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World finance comes to Thailand with 20,000 delegates expected

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has affirmed that the country is fully prepared to host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the...

Schools could get power to seize weapons after Nonthaburi shooting

BANGKOK, Thailand – Education Minister Prasert Chandraruangthong has said he plans to seek Cabinet approval for tougher school safety rules that would allow designated...

DES sounds cybersecurity alarm over 200 million Thai records in global leaks

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is planning to review nearly 30,000 government information systems and propose mandatory multi-factor...

19-year-old Russian woman flees Myanmar compound and crosses Into Thailand

CHIANG RAI, Thailand – A 19-year-old Russian woman made a desperate escape from Myanmar and crossed the Sai River into Thailand after reportedly being...

Thailand airports get tougher on checked bags from October 16

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) advises passengers departing from airports in Thailand with checked baggage on or after 16 October...