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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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AI-powered surveillance systems to enhance tourist security in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – The discussion between Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, the new leader of Pattaya Tourist Police, Pol. Col. Songwut Chueaplakij, and his team focused...

Travelers from countries with stronger US dollar, euro, and yen could find Pattaya to...

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht has been trading within a range of 33.45-34.00 THB/USD for the week, with the 24-hour forecast suggesting a...

Woman falls from a 14th-floor condo after argument with foreign boyfriend in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – Rescue personnel received a report of a serious fall incident at a condominium on Pattaya Third Road at 4:30 AM on...

Best ways to get around Pattaya City – baht-buses, motorbikes or walking

PATTAYA, Thailand – When visiting Pattaya, tourists are faced with several choices when it comes to getting around the city. Each option offers something...

Songkran, fun or frenzy – Aggressive sprayings lead to violent clashes among tourists in...

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Songkran Festival, Thailand’s famous water festival, is an exciting celebration that draws millions of tourists to Pattaya every year. The...