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Central Wage Committee yet to postpone new minimum wage implementation in...
BANGKOK, 3 May 2012 – Thailand’s Central Wage Committee is yet to consider postponing the implementation of the new minimum wage policy throughout...
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Visa-free foreign system set for major overhaul as Thailand targets misuse concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to propose reducing Thailand’s visa-free stay period for foreign tourists from 60 days to...
Major retail chains roll out discounts as Thailand launches cost-of-living relief drive
PATTAYA, Thailand – Major retail operators including Big C, Lotus’s, Makro, Tops, The Mall Lifestore, Go Wholesale and Gourmet Market are joining Thailand’s new...
Hot and hazy conditions grip upper Thailand as Pattaya faces heat with isolated storms
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is set to experience hot daytime conditions with the chance of isolated thunderstorms, as much of Thailand enters a period...
Sticker shock hits Pattaya nightlife as tourists cut back on nights out
PATTAYA, Thailand – Rising nightlife costs in Pattaya are prompting some foreign visitors to rethink how they spend their evenings, with “lady drinks” increasingly...
Year-round Russian tourists reshape Pattaya as debate grows over who should adapt
PATTAYA, Thailand – Russian tourists have become one of the most visible groups in Pattaya’s post-pandemic recovery, helping sustain foot traffic and support a...