Category: About Thailand
Thailand To Launch Biometric Identification System At Six Airports
Thailand has launched a new effort to make air travel faster, safer, and more efficient with the introduction of a biometric identification system at six major airports. Starting November 1, 2024, domestic travelers will be the first to use this system, with plans to extend it to international passengers on December 1, 2024. Thai officials […]
Pattaya City to Implement New Monorail Line
Pattaya City, one of Thailand’s busiest tourist destinations in Chonburi province, is poised to welcome a major public transportation project in the form of a new electric monorail. Officials and local business representatives met on July 30th to discuss a recent feasibility study that showed the new Monorail, dubbed the Red Line, would greatly improve […]
Government Cancels Controversial 2024 Thailand Tourist Tax Plan
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced the cancellation of the planned 300-baht tourism tax, a policy where every foreign tourist would be charged an entrance levy if they travel to the Kingdom by air. After fielding criticism and concerns from within and without, the government now believes that removing this fee will encourage tourists to spend […]
Fines And Penalties For Soliciting Prostitution In Thailand
Thailand’s notorious reputation as a destination for sex tourism has been globally recognized for some time now. This multifaceted phenomenon, deeply intertwined with the country’s economic, social, and cultural fabric is fueled by a combination of poverty and lack of employment opportunities. As these are deeply rooted problems in Thai society, some women turn to […]
