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Biometric scanning system to be tested at five provincial airports
The Ministry of Transport is considering using biometric facial scanning…
- Expats
Thailand’s immigration police catch thousands of overstayers thanks to airport biometrics
The chief of Thailand’s immigration police says the biometrics system…
- World News
Thai Airways announces cancellation of six routes to four ASEAN destinations
The President of Thai Airways International says the airline is…
- Phuket News
30 dolphins greet visitors to Similan Islands
Tourists were treated to the sight of a school of…
- Tourism News
Finance Ministry approves stimulus package to spur tourism
PHOTO: Among other things, the TAT are organising some big…
- Tourism News
European tourism drops 1.5% year on year due to strong baht
PHOTO: AFP European tourist arrivals in Thailand are projected to…
- Tourism News
Thai government introduces new measures to improve tourism
Proposed measures to improve tourism in Thailand have been approved…
- Tourism News
Chiang Mai hotels face a quiet end to 2019
PHOTO: Spice Roads Chiang Mai hotels are bracing for a…
- Tourism News
Pattaya getting set for the Indian era – OPINION
by Dan Cheeseman I was a bit taken back by…
- World News
Six more countries now get visa-on-arrival into Myanmar
Around Thailand the possibilities for foreigners travelling is growing with…
- Pattaya News
Chinese tourist injured after falling off baht bus in Pattaya
A Chinese tourist, allegedly “showing off” according to his travel…
- Tourism News
Economic ministers to meet next Monday for economic and tourism ‘Council of War’
The council of economic ministers will meet next Monday, on…
- World News
Phu Quoc Cable Car – Build it and they will come
PHOTO: templesandtreehouses.com “It’s the best value tourist attraction you’ll find…
- Tourism News
Voice TV report paints grim picture of Thailand’s tourism problems
Natthapong La-orwong of the Sofitel group claims that Thai tourism is…
- Tourism News
Obligatory travel insurance for visitors to Thailand? Don’t worry about it for now, says government
Chote Trachu, representing the Thai Ministry for Tourism and Sports,…
- Opinion
Why the Chinese are more important than Western tourists to Thailand
OPINION by Dan Cheeseman – Dan About Thailand We need…
- Economy News
Strong baht poses a tough challenge for Thailand
PHOTO: Dreamstime.com Thailand’s currency is currently giving it a major…
- Tourism News
Uptick in Thai tourism – August arrivals up 5.6%
Foreign tourists arrivals in Thailand rose 5.6% last month compared…
- Economy News
What goes up must come down – the battle of the baht
Newton’s law looms over the Thai baht. Meanwhile, the Thai…
- Tourism News
Welcome to Wat Samphran, unlike any Thai temple you’ve seen
The Emerald Buddha? The Grand Palace? Khao San Road? A…
- Tourism News
Thai tourist numbers recover mid-year after a shaky few months in Q2
After a few dips in April and May, tourists to…
- Tourism News
New rules to fine bad practices with tour guides and tour companies
PHOTO: Tiger Tours Thailand The Tourism Department is hoping to…
- Tourism News
Japan’s Okinawa takes on Bali and Phuket
by Bill Barnett While Okinawa is often called the Hawaii…
- Tourism News
Arrival projections for Thai tourism downgraded for 2019
Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has downgraded the forecast…
- Tourism News
TAT proposes 4am closing time at nightspots to promote tourism…ummmmm
The Thai government are coming up with new ideas to…
- Tourism News
Greater Pattaya hosts hotel and tourism forum
On Thursday, September 5 a hotel and tourism market update event…
- Tourism News
Thailand’s Koh Chang by numbers, another island on the rise
by Bill Barnett of c9hotelworks.com Despite being one of the…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Mae Sa and Tad Mork waterfalls in Chiang Mai closed
PHOTO: Mae Sa waterfall Doi Suthep-Pui National Park officials in…
- Tourism News
Thai tourism will be badly hit if Hong Kong airport mayhem continues
The mayhem at the Hong Kong airport could cost Thailand…
- Tourism News
Radisson brand add another Phuket hotel to its portfolio
The Radisson Hotel Group has signed a deal for a…