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Mandatory English tests for students at Thai universities University students must have their English language skills tested and meet Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards before they can graduate, according to the government. Each university can design its own tests, but the assessment must comply with CEFR standards, said government spokesman Chai […]

Thai Government calls for more airport slots Tourist numbers to rise this summer The Transport Ministry has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to increase the number of airport slots to prepare for an expected surge in foreign arrivals for the summer starting in April. A slot refers to permission granted to airlines […]

Thailand pushes for visa-free deals with UK, USA, etc. Thai premier Srettha Thavisin has told the Cabinet that he is seeking a much more powerful Thai passport which will be enable holders to enter far more than the 34 countries which currently do not require a prior visa or a visa on arrival. Thailand has […]

Thais can now visit 34 nations without a visa With the waiver of visa requirements agreed between China and Thailand, Thai citizens will now be able to visit 34 countries and territories without requiring prior permission to enter. The countries that Thais can visit without a visa according to the Department of Consular Affairs of […]

Fond memories of Thailand ruined by immigration queues With the New Year set to begin tomorrow, the peak travel season is in full swing, with this year being reminiscent of pre-pandemic times. In the first 11 months of 2023, Thailand welcomed 24.5 million visitors, with Bangkok ranking as the most visited city on the planet […]

Thailand’s Phuket Launches Online Visa Extension System for Tourists Thailand enables applying for a visa extension online – a measure that is expected to benefit both tourists and residents. E-extension, the new system is designed to simplify the extension process for 12 visa categories. The online visa extension system aims at making Thailand even more […]

Thailand’s popularity as a retirement destination nearing crunch point From Pattaya Mail The tweak in the Thai Revenue rules, affecting both Thai and foreign tax residents, means that income derived from assessable foreign sources is to be taxable from new year’s day 2024. The exact impact and scope remain fog-bound, but it is no exaggeration […]

Auto checkout at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi airport immigration for foreigners from Friday 15 December Automatic channels for passport checks for out-bound foreign passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport will be available from Dec 15, to speed up boarding of departure flights, Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Itthipol Itthisanronnachai said on Monday. He said Suvarnabhumi airport started using […]

Thai Government reverses its plans for Songkran Three days of water fun is enough, it says The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on April 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events […]

Poor English is holding Thais back The month of December is usually one of reflection and planning, and this is exactly what is on the menu after the annual EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI) released its rankings late last month. In case you’re wondering, EF EPI ranks countries (where English is not the primary […]