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Visas revoked for threats to Samui zoo owner

The visas of foreigners who threatened the life of a private-zoo owner on Koh Samui have been revoked, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Tuesday.

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Travel subsidy nears launch

The Tourism and Sports Ministry expects to finalise details of the proposed Thai Tiew Thai Plus domestic tourism subsidy scheme by next week as it seeks to launch the programme during the green (monsoon) season, Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said.

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Ministry seeks B2.45bn for tourism

The government plans to launch tourism stimulus projects worth 2.45 billion baht in September, relying on funding from the 200-billion-baht borrowing decree allocated to ease cost-of-living pressures amid the surge in energy prices, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

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Three tourism stimulus schemes await approval

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is planning to propose three tourism stimulus projects worth 2.45 billion baht, aiming to generate 56 billion baht in economic value through a domestic travel co-payment scheme, domestic flight discounts and international flight subsidies.

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Thailand keeps visa-free entry for Indians, but stay limit cut to 30 days

Thailand will now offer Indian travelers a 30-day visa-free entry. This change aligns with current travel patterns and supports the tourism sector. Previously, Indian citizens enjoyed a 60-day visa exemption period. The government aims to manage visa-free access and address illegal activities. This policy update also benefits travelers from several…

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Agency pursues growth through niche tourism

Thailand is aiming for 2.76–2.9 trillion baht in tourism revenue from both international and domestic markets in 2027, focusing on boosting high-spending and niche segments, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Ministry restructuring a tourism priority

When the Bhumjaithai Party assumed government leadership earlier this year, one of its key tourism priorities was to restructure the Tourism and Sports Ministry, creating a dedicated Sports Ministry and merging the Tourism and Culture ministries.

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Tourism task force to help spur economy

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is setting up a tourism policy task force to accelerate tourism-led economic stimulus measures in the second half of the year, according to minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.

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Cabinet urged to deliver B770m for two TV series

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is to ask the cabinet for the outstanding foreign film cash rebates worth nearly 770 million baht for The White Lotus and Alien: Earth TV series within 2-3 months.

Bangkok Post

Tourism revival plans take shape

The government is considering a 15-day visa exemption for Indian travellers and a 30-day exemption for all European Union (EU) countries, while assessing that easing geopolitical tensions could lift tourism revenue this year back to 2025 levels.

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Don't describe criminals as 'grey Chinese', it stigmatises us all, says ambassador

The Chinese ambassador has asked Thais to refrain from using the term "grey Chinese" when referring to criminals, because it stigmatises all Chinese and creates a negative perception, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Tuesday.

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Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stays for Brits Amid Foreign Crime Crackdown

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for British tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime, impacting travel plans and requiring new visa arrangements.

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Tourist entry fee increase moves closer

Thailand is still considering its long-planned increase of the foreign tourist entry fee from 300 baht, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Wednesday.

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Visitors to Thailand could face higher ‘tourist tax’

A day after major visa changes announced, minister says planned B300 entry fee could be raised

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Thai visa exemptions cut by cabinet

Tourism operators welcomed the government's first step in revoking the 60-day visa exemption to curb illicit activities by foreigners, while urging authorities to provide proper guidance for genuine investors as well as advising frequent visa runners to apply for alternative long-stay visas instead.

The Economic Times

Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreigners

Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday. The new visa-free duration would be decided on a country-by-country basis, with most foreign nationals granted stays of up to 30…

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Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay

The cabinet on Tuesday decided to end the 60-day visa-free programme for foreign visitors to Thailand, with the timeline for enforcement still being worked out.

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Thailand plans stricter visa rules across categories; may scrap 60-day visa-free stay for tourists

Thailand is set to tighten visa rules for foreign visitors, reviewing all major categories to prioritize tourist "quality" over quantity. The government is considering ending the 60-day visa-free scheme and implementing stricter screening measures, including background checks and financial proof requirements, to balance tourism with national security.

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Visa-free stay to be cut for 'quality boost'

Thailand is preparing to end the 60-day visa-free scheme to improve screening and support sustainable growth in the tourism sector, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.

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University entrance exam postponed in 7 border provinces

Thailand’s university admission examination has been postponed in seven border provinces because of the ongoing military conflict with Cambodia, according to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

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