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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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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...