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Thailand approves long-stay visa in bid to revive tourism industry
An empty restaurant and bar street in Phuket during Thailand's coronavirus lockdown
In its aim to revive the...
Thailand looks for cheaper solution for proposed maritime shortcut in the south
A canal across the Kra Isthmus would cut the voyage between East Asia and the Indian Ocean short by around 1,100...
Pattaya’s tourism industry on the brink of ‘total collapse,’ say business owners
Empty bars in Pattaya's formerly notorious Walking Street
Thailand’s resort town of Pattaya, not exactly known for its...
Thailand’s economy in dire straits as tourists stay away
Thailand’s tourism industry and with it the country’s entire economy have come under significant distress and will...
After Cambodia, 7-Eleven enters Laos
Laos, so far untouched by the most ubiquitous convenience store brand in Southeast Asia, will get its...
Thailand throws a lifeline for troubled budget airlines
Seven Thailand-based low cost airlines, which are struggling with the effects of the prolonged coronavirus crisis on...
Thailand seeks export markets for medical cannabis
Thailand is seeking ways to enter the global trade for medical cannabis after its production and use...
Thailand to open Phuket for foreign tourists under strict requirements
In a battle with a near-collapsed local economy, Thailand will allow foreign tourists to visit the holiday...
Thailand remains shut for foreign tourists until next year
Normally bustling with young foreigners, Bangkok's Khao San Road is literally dead under the Covid-19 lockdown
Thailand’s borders...
Cash-strapped Thai Airways facing troubles on international flights
Thailand’s national carrier Thai Airways, which is currently under bankruptcy protection as the airline’s liquidity eroded under...
Thailand gears up as medical marijuana tourist destination
Thailand seeks to revive its ailing tourism industry by tapping into new potential in medical tourism, one...
Thai economy could take up to three years to recover
Thailand’s economy, which has been hard-hit by the effects of the coronavirus crisis particularly on tourism and...
Foreigner exodus from Thailand postponed to September 26
After some confusion about the legal status of foreigners stuck in Thailand because of the coronavirus lockdown...
Critics renew call for Red Bull boycott after controversial decision in Thailand
Netizens and other activists have once again turned to social media in Thailand over a controversial decision...
About a third of Thai tourism operators out of business
One of Bangkok's main landmarks, Wat Arun, got no visitors for months
An almost complete collapse of tourism...
Foreigner exodus from Thailand expected as visa amnesty ends
Foreigners queue at Bangkok immigration
The visa amnesty for foreigners stranded in Thailand because of coronavirus lockdowns is...
Thailand now has Asia’s gloomiest economic outlook
Thailand' main international Suvarnabhumi Airport feels the heat of the lockdown
Thailand’s GDP will shrink by 8.1 per...
What’s up with Thailand’s high-speed rail network?
By Jeremiah Capacillo
After much debate and derailment, bullet trains are finally arriving in...
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