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Pattaya Bali Hai Pier Walkway Roof To Be Completed Ahead Of High Season

12 Sep, 2024

Construction of the Bali Hai Pier walkway roof in Pattaya progresses smoothly, with the project set to be completed ahead of the high season. The new roof will provide vital protection for both residents and tourists.

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Tropical Storm Yagi Triggers Severe Flooding In Northern Thailand

12 Sep, 2024

On September 10, heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Yagi, combined with continuous rainfall since September 8, led to flooding in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province.

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6 Thai Airlines Eye Fleet Expansion As Aviation Industry Bounces Back

24 Aug, 2024

Airlines’ fleet expansion plans align with global predictions for significant growth in air travel over the next two decades

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Thai Hotels Urge Strict Mpox Screening Amid Tourism, Economy Concerns

23 Aug, 2024

The Thai Hotels Association has urged the Public Health Ministry to implement stringent screening measures for mpox patients to prevent potential disruptions to the tourism industry.

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Thailand Confirms Asia’s First Case Of New Mpox Virus Strain

23 Aug, 2024

Authorities have placed 43 close contacts of patient under surveillance

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BWH Expansion Reaches Samui Island

22 Aug, 2024

BWH Hotels, the global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels, is celebrating its expansion in Thailand with the opening of the Best Western Chaweng Samui, the brand’s inaugural property on this popular Thai resort island.

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Thai AirAsia X Resumes Sydney Flights

21 Aug, 2024

Thai AirAsia X will resume its Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Sydney route, offering six flights weekly effective 1 December 2024.

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Train Travel Between Bangkok And Butterworth To Resume

21 Aug, 2024

State Railway of Thailand and Malaysia’s KTMB also agree to extend services of the popular ‘My Sawasdee’ tourism train to Surat Thani

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Paetongtarn Vows To Strive For Unity As She Accepts Royal Appointment As PM

18 Aug, 2024

Thaksin, Pojaman and Srettha among people who attended the ceremony

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Khao Yai National Park Elephant Overturning Tourist Car Sparks Concerns

15 Aug, 2024

A shocking incident occurred at Khao Yai National Park when a family of wild elephants overturned a tourist’s car.

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Baht Appreciates To Below 35 Per Dollar

15 Aug, 2024

The baht appreciated to below 35 per US dollar, driven by a weakening greenback as the market expects a Federal Reserve rate cut following the release of recent US economic data.

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Dual Tracks Open Along Southern Line

13 Aug, 2024

The double-track railway along the State Railway of Thailand's southern line, which stretches from Nakhon Pathom and Chumphon, is officially open.

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AirAsia Launches Don Mueang-Hyderabad And Phuket-Siem Reap Flights

08 Aug, 2024

AirAsia is launching 3 new routes; Bangkok (Don Mueang) – Hyderabad, India (4 flights per week), starting October 27, 2024; Phuket – Siem Reap, Cambodia (3 flights per week), starting October 29, 2024; and Don Mueang – Phu Quoc, Vietnam, which began on July 17, 2024.

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Hotels To Seek Damages From FTI Collapse

06 Aug, 2024

FTI Group, the third-largest tour operator in Europe, filed for insolvency in June, affecting tourists and operators in many countries, including Thailand.

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Thailand’s New Visa Regulations Still Have Ambiguous Elements

05 Aug, 2024

Thailand now offers one of the most competitive visa regimes in the world.

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CEB Flies Northbound To Chiang Mai

05 Aug, 2024

Cebu Pacific, a low-cost airline based in the Philippines, will expand its international network by introducing direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.

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'Serious' Aviation Incidents Jump Post-covid In Thailand

05 Aug, 2024

The number of serious incidents in Thailand involving aircraft has jumped sharply post-covid as the lifting of restrictions reignited demand for air travel.

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Thai AirAsia Eyeing Uptick In Passengers

02 Aug, 2024

From 2025 to 2030, Thai AirAsia aims to add four to five new aircraft per year as a part of the AirAsia Aviation Group's five-year order plan for 100 new aircraft.

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Near Miss At Pai Canyon – British Tourist Falls, Escapes With Minor Injuries

29 Jul, 2024

The incident occurred on July 28 when Callum David Elvideg, 25, fell approximately 5 meters from a high point at the popular tourist site.

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Thai Baht Strengthens Amid Rising Global Gold Prices And Foreign Investment

29 Jul, 2024

The appreciation was attributed to rising global gold prices and continued net buying of Thai bonds by foreign investors.

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Phu Phra Bat Named Word Heritage Site

27 Jul, 2024

Udon Thani site famed for its unusual rock formations

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Unesco To Make Decision On Phu Phra Bat Park On Saturday

27 Jul, 2024

The government expects the Phu Phra Bat Historical Park in the northeastern province of Udon Thani to be named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category on Saturday.

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More Macaques Captured In New Round Of Lop Buri Primate Relocations

26 Jul, 2024

Thirty-eight long-tailed macaques were captured yesterday in a new round of relocations.

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SAT-1 Terminal's Lounges At Suvarnabhumi Drawing Few Passengers

26 Jul, 2024

Airport lounges and day rooms at the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province remain quiet due to lack of international flights .

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Pa La-U Waterfall In Hua Hin Closed Due To Runoff

20 Jul, 2024

Pa La-U waterfall in Hua Hin has been closed to tourists after runoff, triggered by days of heavy rain, made the approach to the popular tourist site in Kaeng Krachan National Park dangerous.

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Dusit Thani Ready For September Opening

20 Jul, 2024

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has confirmed that its reimagined flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel will officially open to guests on 27 September 2024.

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Introducing New ‘Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)’, Revising Condition For Non-Immigrant ‘ED’ Visa Holders

17 Jul, 2024

Introducing the new “Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)” for remote workers/digital nomads/freelancers; participants of activities such as Muay Thai courses, Thai cooking classes, sport training, medical treatment, seminars, music festivals, etc., with the period of stay not exceeding 180 days and with 5-year visa validity.

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60-day Visa-free Stay For Tourists And Business Visitors From 93 Countries And Territories Worldwide In Effect

17 Jul, 2024

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated that this announcement aims to facilitate foreign nationals entering Thailand to boost tourism and the overall economy.

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Thai AirAsia Experiences Drop In Demand

16 Jul, 2024

Low-cost carrier calls for state stimulus

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Outstanding Questions Remain About New Visa Rules For Thailand

15 Jul, 2024

The latest Thai immigration rule changes are the biggest in 20 years.

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