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Illegal foreign tour guides hinder sector
Illegal foreign tour guides hinder sector
Saturday 19 April 2025 12:30 PM
BANGKOK: Illegal foreign tour guides, including Chinese and other nationalities, are still operating in major tourist destinations, surviving by paying monthly bribes to officers, according to the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.
Phuket tourism delegation holds India roadshow
Phuket tourism delegation holds India roadshow
Saturday 1 March 2025 12:30 PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) recently invited Indian tourists and businesses to explore travel opportunities at the Phuket Roadshow to India 2025.
India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
Friday 27 December 2024 12:33 PM
NEW DELHI: India announced seven days of state mourning today (Dec 27) after the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s.
Phuket honours Diwali Festival
Phuket honours Diwali Festival
Saturday 2 November 2024 02:30 PM
PHUKET: The Central shopping mall in Patong hosted a special ceremony yesterday (Nov 1) to honour this year’s Diwali festival.
Bumper year expected for Phuket tourism
Bumper year expected for Phuket tourism
Wednesday 30 October 2024 11:31 AM
BANGKOK: Tourism revenue in Phuket this year is likely to exceed the total in 2019, with almost as many visitors as in the year before the COVID pandemic, according to Phuket Tourist Association.President Thaneth Tantipiriyakit.
Phuket service charges stable
Phuket service charges stable
Tuesday 3 September 2024 11:42 AM
PHUKET: The average income from service charges among hotels in Phuket is expected to stabilise, but would still maintain a high level in the upcoming high season, while the average room rate would continue to soar, according to the Phuket Hotels Association.
Indian doctors on nationwide strike over ‘barbaric’ rape, murder
Indian doctors on nationwide strike over ‘barbaric’ rape, murder
Saturday 17 August 2024 01:41 PM
INDIA: Indian doctors launched a nationwide strike Saturday (Aug 17), escalating protests after the “barbaric” rape and murder of their colleague that has channelled outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women.
Umbrella spat ends with beach brawl
Umbrella spat ends with beach brawl
Monday 12 August 2024 01:55 PM
PHUKET: A popular social media page in Phuket sparked controversy today (Aug 12) after posting a photo with the caption: '#Clashing! Brawl on Karon Beach, Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province. A group of Indian tourists clashed with what appears to be local umbrella workers, possibly due to a misunderstanding. #SeaBoxing #Phuket.'
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Friday 26 July 2024 10:37 AM
BANGKOK: Taiwanese and Indian arrivals in Thailand are set to reach a new high this year, thanks to the visa-free policy.
Busy day for Phuket lifeguards as eight tourists rescued
Busy day for Phuket lifeguards as eight tourists rescued
Tuesday 18 June 2024 06:55 PM
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Karon and Patong were kept busy today (June 18) rescuing tourists from dangerous surf after the tourists ignored red ‘no swimming’ flags and lifeguards’ warnings to not enter the surf.
Modi celebrates victory, but falls short of landslide
Modi celebrates victory, but falls short of landslide
Wednesday 5 June 2024 11:05 AM
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political alliance won India’s weeks-long general election yesterday (June 4), but the opposition said voters had sent a clear message after his Hindu nationalist party lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in a decade.
Modi eyes triumph as India counts epic vote
Modi eyes triumph as India counts epic vote
Tuesday 4 June 2024 10:57 AM
NEW DELHI: Vote counting began in India’s election today (Jun 4), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi all but assured a triumph for his Hindu nationalist drive that has thrown the opposition into disarray and deepened concerns for minority rights.
Nationwide crackdown to curb ‘job stealing’ foreigners
Nationwide crackdown to curb ‘job stealing’ foreigners
Friday 22 March 2024 07:55 AM
BANGKOK: Chinese and Indians are among the growing ranks of foreign nationals taking jobs reserved for Thais, according to the Department of Employment.
Tourism drive set to hit highest gear
Tourism drive set to hit highest gear
Saturday 16 March 2024 10:46 AM
BANGKOK: The government has set itself an ambitious goal to make 2025 “the biggest year for tourism” to date as it plans to host a raft of engaging cultural events, concerts, festivals as well as an international motor racing series throughout the year.
Govt urged to consider long-term visa-free deal for India
Govt urged to consider long-term visa-free deal for India
Wednesday 28 February 2024 11:09 AM
BANGKOK: Tourism leaders in Thailand are calling for discussions on establishing a long-term visa-free travel arrangement with India, anticipating significant benefits as India is expected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027.
Phuket roadshow to India hoped to bring B10bn boost
Phuket roadshow to India hoped to bring B10bn boost
Friday 23 February 2024 12:33 PM
PHUKET: Representatives from the Phuket Tourist Association have praised their tourism roadshow to Mumbai a success, with more than 70 India-based travel operators taking part in the travel trade event.
Quick arrests expected for Indian suspects in dismembered body case
Quick arrests expected for Indian suspects in dismembered body case
Tuesday 23 January 2024 09:10 AM
BANGKOK: The national police chief expects Indian authorities will soon arrest two Indian suspects in the murder of a Myanmar job seeker whose body was dismembered and hidden in a freezer in Bangkok’s Bang Khunthian district over the weekend.
Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed
Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed
Thursday 18 January 2024 05:41 PM
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry said the target of B3.5 trillion in revenue and 40 million foreign arrivals this year set by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin remains a challenge, but it plans to drive spending and longer stays through soft power products, events and safety measures.
Phuket welcomes first visa-free visitors from India
Phuket welcomes first visa-free visitors from India
Saturday 11 November 2023 11:09 AM
PHUKET: The island welcomed the first visitors from India under the new visa-free travel policy yesterday (Nov 10), as two flights from the country touched down at Phuket International Airport.
Airports prepare to implement visa-free policy
Airports prepare to implement visa-free policy
Thursday 9 November 2023 09:05 AM
BANGKOK: The government has set up a command centre to welcome tourists from India and Taiwan under the visa-free entry policy that will begin tomorrow (Nov 10).

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