IT&CM Asia: Premier MICE Event in Bangkok
BANGKOK – If you are a professional in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry, you don’t want to miss the IT&CM Asia Travel event. This is the leading international MICE event in Asia, where you can network with … Continue reading IT&CM Asia: Premier MICE Event in Bangkok
Four nations target telecom and gambling crimes
CHIANG MAI – China, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos joined hands to start a special operation to combat rampant gambling-related fraud and its associated crimes in the region. The initiative was unveiled in Chiang Mai, Thailand in a meeting on August … Continue reading Four nations target telecom and gambling crimes
THAILAND: Government formation effects tourism
BANGKOK – Delay in the formation of the new government has caused the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) to adjust its estimate of tourist arrivals this year down to 28 million, from 30 million, which will reduce estimated tourism revenue … Continue reading THAILAND: Government formation effects tourism
Thailand: Chinese tourists complain about visa fees
BANGKOK – On February 14, the Thai cabinet approved the collection of an entry free on foreign visitors, effective starting on June 1. Those coming by air will need to pay 300 baht ($8) for each trip and those entering … Continue reading Thailand: Chinese tourists complain about visa fees
Thailand plans to impose tourist fee from April
BANGKOK – Thailand is planning to collect a 300 baht ($9) fee from foreign tourist from April to develop attractions and cover accident insurance for foreigners unable to pay costs themselves, senior officials said on Wednesday. Thailand, one of Asia’s … Continue reading Thailand plans to impose tourist fee from April