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Operators Voice Concerns over New Visa Rules for Chinese Tourists

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Inbound tourism operators in Thailand are calling for clarity on new visa procedures, which they believe could have significant impacts on travel activities for tour groups and large meetings and incentive groups catering to the Chinese market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293388-operators-voice-concerns-over-new-visa-rules-for-chinese-tourists/

 

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Operators Voice Concerns over New Visa Rules for Chinese Tourists

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Inbound tourism operators in Thailand are calling for clarity on new visa procedures, which they believe could have significant impacts on travel activities for tour groups and large meetings and incentive groups catering to the Chinese market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293388-operators-voice-concerns-over-new-visa-rules-for-chinese-tourists/

 

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American Comedian Star Conan O’Brien Enjoys His Time in Thailand

 

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Renowned American comedian Conan O’Brien is currently filming for his future broadcasts in Bangkok, Thailand. He seemed to very much enjoy his time, as evidenced by his frequent tweets about his recent adventures, which include trying out Muay Thai, donning traditional clothing, and even eating scorpions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293394-american-comedian-star-conan-o’brien-enjoys-his-time-in-thailand/

 

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Thai AirAsia says planned restructuring will not affect business in Thailand

 

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Following recent murmurings from AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes that he plans to shift his focus away from aviation, Thai AirAsia has offered assurances that operations in the kingdom will not be affected.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293395-thai-airasia-says-planned-restructuring-will-not-affect-business-in-thailand/

 

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China may loan Thailand another panda once cause of Lin Hui’s death confirmed

 

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Does China have a spare panda?

 

The Chinese consulate in Chiang Mai says China might send another giant panda to Thailand, once they’ve confirmed the cause of death of a panda loaned to the kingdom in 2003. Lin Hui died at Chiang Mai Zoo on April 19, at the age of 21. Giant pandas normally live to between 15 and 20 years old in the wild, but can live to around 30 years in captivity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293397-china-may-loan-thailand-another-panda-once-cause-of-lin-hui’s-death-confirmed/

 

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Activist seeks to impeach NACC members over luxury watch saga investigation

 

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Activist Veera Somkwamkid announced his intention to impeach members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for disregarding a court order that required them to divulge details about their investigation into the luxury wristwatch saga involving Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon. Veera accused the NACC of defying the Supreme Administrative Court’s order in an interview, stating that the court had ruled that disclosure must be completed within 15 days of the order, which was passed on Friday, April 21.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293398-activist-seeks-to-impeach-nacc-members-over-luxury-watch-saga-investigation/

 

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Myanmar migrants arrested for illegally crossing into Thailand

 

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Forty-two job seekers from Myanmar were detained after crossing the border illegally into Sangkhla Buri district late Wednesday night, according to Thai authorities. The group was discovered following an alert in a forested area close to Song Kalia village, in Tambon Nong Lu. However, the individuals had fled the scene by the time officers arrived.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293399-myanmar-migrants-arrested-for-illegally-crossing-into-thailand/

 

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NACC Inspects Pattaya’s Unfinished Sports Stadium Project

 

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PATTAYA (NNT) - Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Region 2, alongside the mayor of Pattaya City, have carried out an inspection of an unfinished sports stadium construction site. The visit came after complaints and reports that the project has been left incomplete for over 15 years, resulting in equipment and electrical appliances being left to deteriorate without maintenance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293402-nacc-inspects-pattaya’s-unfinished-sports-stadium-project/

 

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Phuket motorbike rider’s viral video sparks amusement and debate

 

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On Wednesday, a video titled “The end of a reckless teenager” was posted by TikTok user @lineage5578, showing a young man proudly displaying his modified motorbike. At the beginning of the video, he revs the engine to demonstrate its loud and powerful exhaust, before setting off on a nighttime ride. Keen observers will note that two police officers can be seen in the background, carrying out their duties by the roadside.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293405-phuket-motorbike-rider’s-viral-video-sparks-amusement-and-debate/

 

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TAT expects more Chinese and Thai tourists in Phuket for Labour Day weekend

 

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Tourists arriving in Phuket, photo by The Phuket Express.

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects more Chinese and Thai tourists to visit Thailand’s picturesque island province of Phuket during the Labour Day weekend. TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn reported a 60% improvement in tourism from January to March 2023 compared to the same period last year, with 6,518,578 foreign visitors generating 334.7 million baht. Speaking to Thai media, Yuthasak said…

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293406-tat-expects-more-chinese-and-thai-tourists-in-phuket-for-labour-day-weekend/

 

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Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem district communities granted forest living rights

 

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Over 300,000 rai of reserved forest land in the Mae Chaem district in Chiang Mai now has secured living rights for local communities, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The communities have been identified as a successful model by the Department of Royal Forest, due to their compliance with a cabinet resolution from several years ago.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293407-chiang-mai’s-mae-chaem-district-communities-granted-forest-living-rights/

 

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Charter Court asked to probe Pheu Thai party’s ฿10k campaign giveaway policy

 

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A complaint was lodged with the Office of the Ombudsman today (Friday) by Sonthiya Sawasdee, a political activist, asking the Constitutional Court to investigate Pheu Thai party’s campaign promise to distribute 10,000 baht in digital money to each of the 55 million Thai people aged over 16.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293411-charter-court-asked-to-probe-pheu-thai-party’s-฿10k-campaign-giveaway-policy/

 

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Thai Economy in Q1 Continues to Improve

 

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BANGKOK, April 28 (TNA) – In the first quarter of 2023, the Thai economy continued to improve from the previous quarter, mainly driven by improvement in both foreign and Thai tourists which bolstered services and private consumption, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293412-thai-economy-in-q1-continues-to-improve/

 

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