Tag: Porntip Hirunket
Yet another tax on tourism?
Baht 500 foreigner-entry fee on the table The government is considering a plan to charge foreigners an entry fee from January next year, according...
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Pattaya residents demand urgent repairs to deteriorating roads and sois across the city
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya residents are calling for urgent repairs to damaged roads and sois across the city, saying deteriorating surfaces, potholes and uneven...
Pattaya fireworks hotel bookings lag behind previous years, with hopes for last-minute lift
PATTAYA, Thailand – Hotel bookings for Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2026 remain above normal levels but are not as strong as in previous years,...
Koh Larn needs more than parking fines to protect its tourism future
PATTAYA, Thailand – Koh Larn’s popularity brings welcome income to local businesses, but managing the island’s growing visitor numbers requires more than attractive beaches...
Phuket’s luxury boom raises questions about infrastructure readiness
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket is experiencing an extraordinary wave of tourism, hospitality and property investment, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s leading luxury...
Rotary world leaders to join over 1,200 delegates at 2026 Pattaya Institute
PATTAYA, Thailand – More than 1,200 delegates from 24 countries have registered for the 2026 Pattaya Rotary Institute, which will bring senior Rotary leaders,...