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Anutin brushes off 'dirty tricks' targeting Bhumjaithai

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has downplayed the suspension of a key minister and attacks against his party, brushing them off as pre-poll mudslinging.

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Foreign gangs accused of stealing jobs in Phuket

The hospitality industry in Phuket wants the government to stop foreign mafia groups getting more involved in business on the resort island.

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Foreign gangs accused of stealing local jobs in Phuket

The hospitality industry in Phuket is urging the government to solve the issue of foreign mafia groups getting increasingly involved in business on the resort island.

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Cabinet endorses B300 visitor fee to improve standards

The cabinet yesterday approved the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreigners visiting Thailand by air, along with a 150-baht fee for visitors by land or sea, expected to start in June this year.

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Tourist entry fees confirmed

The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed entry fees for international arrivals of 150 and 300 baht to start in June, except for one-day visitors, according to the tourism and sports minister.

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VIP escorts beyond state's scope

Authorities say VIP escort packages on sale in China are difficult to police as the transactions are made outside of Thailand.

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Elite Card under fire over scandal

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the police to investigate reports of members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses.

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Elite Card in the hot seat over scandal

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the Royal Thai Police to investigate the accusation against members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses, while tourism operators suggest connecting application procedures with international police to verify criminal records.

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Minister vows to plug Elite Card loopholes

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has vowed to plug loopholes in Thailand Elite Card to prevent Chinese nationals involved in grey businesses from using the privilege cards to enter the country.

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Phiphat eager to address outrage

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says the controversy involving the Thai police and Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has damaged the reputation of law enforcement and tourism organisations, with his ministry aiming to clarify the allegations before a cabinet meeting next week.

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Cabinet approves revised hotel subsidy

The cabinet yesterday approved a revised subsidy scheme to stimulate domestic tourism, expecting 112,000 eligible people to exercise their rights and generate 12.5 billion baht worth of spending.

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Thailand plans to charge tourist tax from June

Proposed tourism fee will cost air travellers just under £7.50

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B300 entry fee scheduled for June start

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is preparing to collect a 300-baht tourism fee from all foreign passport holders visiting Thailand by June, while expatriates can ask for a refund at a later date.

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B300 tourist fee to take effect in June

Authorities plan to start collecting a 300-baht fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country beginning in June, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

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Cabinet to mull revised subsidy for domestic travel

A revised subsidy scheme to stimulate domestic tourism is set to go before the cabinet meeting next Tuesday.

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Call for tourist booster shots as Chinese return

The Tourism and Sports Ministry hopes to offer Covid-19 booster shots to tourists and Thai tourism workers in preparation for the return of Chinese travellers.

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Proposal limits 4am closing time to one area

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is proposing only one pilot area, Bangla Walking Street in Phuket, to extend operating hours of nighttime entertainment venues until 4am after previous proposals were rejected by the Public Health Ministry.

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Cabinet to review 2am limit

The Tourism and Sports Ministry will seek cabinet approval for its proposal that would see night entertainment venues in selected areas allowed to operate beyond the 2am closing time in an effort to boost the tourism industry and local economies.

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Visa waiver, sports to lift Saudi travel

Thailand is hoping to boost tourism cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including offering visa exemptions and promoting Muay Thai after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

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Tourism ministry seeks B8.7bn economic 'booster shot'

LONDON: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to ask the cabinet this month for a budget of 8.7 billion baht to support the tourism industry, saying a "booster shot" is required for Thailand to attract 18-20 million tourists next year.

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Drunk driving victims slam push for 4am nightspot closing

A proposal to allow entertainment venues in tourist areas to stay open until 4 am is running into fierce opposition from anti-drunk driving activists amid worries that longer drinking hours would lead to more deaths on roads.

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Ministry sets B40bn sports tourism target

The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set a target of 40 billion baht in revenue from sports tourism next year, promoting Muay Thai as part of the country's soft power.

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Organisers urged to strictly regulate Loy Krathong events

The Tourist Police Bureau is exploring the number of Loy Krathong events around Thailand and asking organisers to limit the number of participants to avoid overcapacity, while it aims to co-develop software to detect density in communities and tourism areas.

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Cabinet will deliberate 4am closing

The Tourism and Sports Ministry will ask the cabinet to consider allowing nightspots in certain tourism spots to stay open until 4am as the Covid-19 pandemic eases along with many virus curbs.

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Stimulus plan revived as Prayut returns

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is pushing ahead with its proposals for a 1-billion-baht stimulus project and a 4am closing time for entertainment venues as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to office.

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