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Bangkok Lighthouse Club Networking Evening – September 9, 2020 – sponsored by Hafele Please see the invite for the networking September event. Once again the mighty “Volker” from “Hafele” will sponsor this event at the “Hafele” command center. [the event is not at Clubhouse] This is a very well sponsored event in a large space […]

Thailand’s 90 day Immigration reporting must be done by the end of today (31 August 2020) during the visa amnesty By The Thaiger Today is the last day to update your 90 day report if you haven’t been doing the reports during the visa amnesty Thai immigration has set the end of today as the […]

Four out of five Thais want country opened up says survey A major survey conducted by a group of foreign companies suggests that the great majority of Thais want their country opened up to tourists as soon as possible. And it suggests that many other Asians’ first thoughts in a post Covid19 world are trips […]

Proposal to ditch dual pricing for expatriates in Thailand on agenda Operators urged to target expat market The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to propose to the prime minister the idea of ditching dual pricing at local attractions for expatriates in Thailand, as well as asking tour operators to tailor packages to this target group. […]

60 per cent of businesses in Thailand’s tourism industry at risk of closing if Thailand does not allow foreign tourists in by end of 2020 Some 60 per cent of businesses in Thailand’s tourism industry are at risk of shuttering if the country does not allow foreign tourists in by the end of the year. […]

Thai immigration clarifies situation for tourists and long term visa holders during amnesty period Thailand’s Immgiration Bureau have released more details regarding the visa amnesty. An infographic shared on Friday confirms the extension of the visa amnesty to 26 September 2020. Immigration also clarified the situation for tourists and those staying in Thailand on tourist […]

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launches first “Amazing Thailand eBook” for more than 200 amazing Thai destinations The Tourism Authority of Thailand has compiled more than 200 of its amazing destination brochures, leaflets, books, maps, and media covering all aspects of Thai tourism into one easily-searchable eBook platform to make it easy for visitors to […]

Thai government confirms extension of visa amnesty to 26 September 2020 As expected, the Thai government on Tuesday (21.07.2020) confirmed an extension of the visa amnesty for foreigners in Thailand. The amnesty has been extended until 26 September, government spokesperson announced Traisuree Taisaranakul. This means foreigners in Thailand are also exempted from doing the mandatory […]