Thailand’s New 10-Year Visas Meet Mixed Reactions
BANGKOK — Expats have expressed enthusiasm about the approval of a plan to issue 10-year visas but worry they may be of benefit to few as more details about how they would work have came to light Thursday.
Huanying! Tourists From China and 18 Nations Get Visa Discount
Tourists from China and 18 other countries will pay discounted visa fees upon arrival for three months starting in December.
Gov’t Approves 10-Year Visas for Foreigners Over 50
BANGKOK — Affluent foreign residents over 50 will soon be able to apply for 10-year visas, a government spokesman said Tuesday.
Pattaya Hotel With Pool Built Into Gulf Ordered Closed
PATTAYA — A Pattaya hotel with a swimming pool that jut into the sea was ordered shut down Monday for encroachment.
From Bangkok With Love: Russian Startups Digitize Thai E-Commerce
BANGKOK — They know the stereotypes all too well. The Russian jet ski scammer on Phuket, the mafiya foot soldiers in Pattaya or vodka-marinated voin just about anywhere.
Banana Boats, Parasails Banned From Samet Beaches
KOH SAMET — The sight of beach-goers bouncing along the surf atop a large, yellow inflatable may be a thing of the past.
A reshuffle...
Official Optimism on Tourism Tempered by the Numbers
BANGKOK — “Life goes on” was the key message Thailand’s top tourism official conveyed Wednesday night at a public forum on how the country’s tourism is weathering the death of its longest-reigning monarch.
Full Moon Party Returns With Homage to Late King
SURAT THANI — One of the world’s most famous beach parties returned to Koh Phangan on Tuesday night.
No ATM Fees Between Provinces Starting Tomorrow
BANGKOK — Use ATMs in any province without being charged distance fees from Tuesday through January.
Chinese E-Shoppers Spend Billions on Singles Day
BEIJING — In a bright spot for China's cooling economy, online shoppers spent billions of dollars Friday on "Singles Day," a quirky holiday that has grown into the world's busiest day for e-commerce.
