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Thai private sector urges talks to end political impasse
BANGKOK, March 4 – Seven leading private organisations have called for a government and protester dialogue to resolve the political stalemate which, they said,...
TAT: Prolonged protests to cost 90 billion baht in tourism income
BANGKOK, 19 February 2014 According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Thai tourism sector will lose up to 90 billion baht worth...
Tourism Council of Thailand optimistic in 2014 revenue
BANGKOK, 12 February 2014 The Tourism Council of Thailand remains optimistic about tourism revenue in 2014 despite political confrontations. According to...
Tourism industry group warns against extra fee from tourists
BANGKOK, Nov 1 – The government’s plan to collect Bt500 from foreign tourists staying in Thailand more than three days will severely affect the...
Oil spill to cause at least 100M baht damage to Rayong’s...
BANGKOK, 2 July 2013, The recent oil spill is going to cost Rayong's tourism at least 100 million baht in terms of short-term damage. ...
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Thailand polishes its image while Pattaya pays the price
PATTAYA, Thailand — While Thailand celebrates rising tourism numbers and record profits at major gateways, many businesses on the ground in Pattaya are asking...
Sea turtle found dead after stranding on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand — A sea turtle was found dead after washing ashore on Pattaya Beach on February 19, prompting an on-site inspection by Pattaya...
Foreign tourist collapses on Jomtien Beach, rushed to Pattaya hospital
PATTAYA, Thailand — Municipal officers in Jomtien were alerted to an emergency involving a foreign tourist found collapsed and unable to assist himself on...
South Pattaya detour finally repaired after decades, but public flags more damaged roads
PATTAYA, Thailand — After more than a decade of complaints and worsening conditions, repair work has finally begun on the South Pattaya detour road...
Pattaya backs Chonburi OTOP Fair 2027 with beachfront plan to drive local economy
PATTAYA, Thailand — Wutthisak Rermkijakarn, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, chaired a meeting to discuss plans for the “Chonburi OTOP Fair 2027: Shop, Taste and...