Bangkok Thai authorities are exploring the reintroduction of a 1000 Baht exit fee on Thai nationals traveling abroad, wanting to generate billions of baht annually to subsidize domestic tourism and keep more spending within the country. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul announced that his ministry is in discussions with the Finance Ministry about reviving […]
Thailand Considers 1,000-Baht Exit Fee on Outbound International Thai Travelers to Boost Domestic Tourism
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Thailand – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), has reported 135 accidents, resulting in 132 injuries and 20 fatalities on the first day (April 10th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026. Key Findings Primary causes of accidents: Speeding – 37.78% Sudden lane […]
Thailand Reports 20 Deaths on the First Day of Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road Campaign
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Phuket — The Immigration Bureau Division 2 has issued an official statement addressing reports of overcrowding at Phuket International Airport’s immigration checkpoint, following viral posts on social media alleging irregular practices. Pol. Col. Pongthorn Pongratchatanan, Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 2 and spokesperson for the bureau, confirmed that the incident was caused by a temporary […]
Immigration Bureau Clarifies Passenger Congestion at Phuket Airport
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Phuket– The ongoing unrest in the Middle East has begun to ripple across Thailand’s tourism sector, with Phuket reporting significant losses in both visitor numbers and revenue. Thanes Tantipiriya, President of the Phuket Tourist Association, revealed that since the outbreak of conflict on February 28th, the province has seen a sharp decline in arrivals, particularly […]
Middle East Conflict Costs Phuket Tourism an Estimated 5.5 Billion Baht So Far
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