Tag: Thailand
Thailand in third place on world tourism revenue list
Bangkok - Thailand has attained third place in terms of tourism revenue according to 2016-2017 statistics released by the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Since...
Military steps up anti-smuggling measures along Thailand-Myanmar border
RANONG - The 5th Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Sitthiporn Musikasin has instructed his troops to step up land and marine security measures and...
Thailand-Malaysia collaboration against bird flu tightened
BANGKOK - Thailand and Malaysia have strengthened their cooperation in fighting potential outbreaks of bird flu along the border between the two countries.
More than...
Thailand, India discuss tourism promotion, to open more flight routes
BANGKOK – Thailand and India have agreed to mutually develop tourism destinations and open more flight routes between the two countries.
Tourism and Sports Minister...
AirAsia offers discount tickets to Malaysia, Thailand
HANOI,(VOV)- AirASia has offered discount tickets for flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Danang to Malaysia and Thailand to mark its winning...
Thai exports to Latin America rise by 4.6%
NONTHABURI – Thailand's exports to Latin America have grown by 4.6 percent in the first five months this year with trade negotiations resulting in...
Thailand, Laos join hands to fight against human trafficking
UBON RATCHATHANI - Ubon Ratchathani province and Phonthong district in Laos have collaborated to organize activities against human trafficking for the year 2017 along...
Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai media members meet to discuss multilateral cooperation
PERLIS – A Perlis media association held a meeting for IMT-GT media members on occasion of the King of Perlis' 74th birthday during 15-19...
Japan proposes currency swap deal to ASEAN
HANOI, (VNA) -Japan on May 5 proposed a new type bilateral currency swap agreement, worth 40 billion USD, to the Association of South East...
Spaniard sentenced to death for gruesome killing in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Friday sentenced to death a Spanish man after finding him guilty of murder in the gruesome death...
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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...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...