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Proposal to ditch dual pricing for expatriates in Thailand on agenda Operators urged to target expat market The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to propose to the prime minister the idea of ditching dual pricing at local attractions for expatriates in Thailand, as well as asking tour operators to tailor packages to this target group. […]

60 per cent of businesses in Thailand’s tourism industry at risk of closing if Thailand does not allow foreign tourists in by end of 2020 Some 60 per cent of businesses in Thailand’s tourism industry are at risk of shuttering if the country does not allow foreign tourists in by the end of the year. […]

Thai immigration clarifies situation for tourists and long term visa holders during amnesty period Thailand’s Immgiration Bureau have released more details regarding the visa amnesty. An infographic shared on Friday confirms the extension of the visa amnesty to 26 September 2020. Immigration also clarified the situation for tourists and those staying in Thailand on tourist […]

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launches first “Amazing Thailand eBook” for more than 200 amazing Thai destinations The Tourism Authority of Thailand has compiled more than 200 of its amazing destination brochures, leaflets, books, maps, and media covering all aspects of Thai tourism into one easily-searchable eBook platform to make it easy for visitors to […]

Thai government confirms extension of visa amnesty to 26 September 2020 As expected, the Thai government on Tuesday (21.07.2020) confirmed an extension of the visa amnesty for foreigners in Thailand. The amnesty has been extended until 26 September, government spokesperson announced Traisuree Taisaranakul. This means foreigners in Thailand are also exempted from doing the mandatory […]

Foreigners stranded by Covid-19 pandemic in Thailand can apply for extended short stay visa extensions after visas expire on 31 July 2020 Applications considered on case-by-case basis until 26 Sept 2020 Foreign visitors still stranded in the kingdom by the Covid-19 pandemic will be allowed to apply for an extended short stay after their visas […]