Operators back 30-day visa return
Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya backed the government's decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move would help curb illegal businesses and low-spending long-stay visitors.
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Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April
Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April
Thailand’s economy faces mounting danger as lending stalls and inflation surges, while consumer confidence sinks to a four-year low. Businesses warn that the Middle East… Read More ›
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Higher foreign tourism levy now being proposed by minister to allow for enhanced visitor insurance cover
Higher foreign tourism levy now being proposed by minister to allow for enhanced visitor insurance cover
Thailand is preparing a higher foreign tourist levy alongside tougher visa rules, stricter entry screening and tighter monitoring of arrivals as officials confront rising hospital… Read More ›
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UK man fights for his life after horrific motorbike injuries in Pattaya. Doctors say he has a 30% chance
UK man fights for his life after horrific motorbike injuries in Pattaya. Doctors say he has a 30% chance
British backpacker Ethan Lacey, 20, is fighting for life in a Thai ICU after a horror Pattaya crash reportedly saw a pickup truck run over… Read More ›
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Rooftop fire at a Pattaya hotel causes evacuation of 240 guests on Thursday night. Building sealed off
Rooftop fire at a Pattaya hotel causes evacuation of 240 guests on Thursday night. Building sealed off
Terrified tourists fled through smoke-filled corridors as flames ripped across a crowded Pattaya hotel rooftop. Four people were injured, including a man badly burned escaping… Read More ›
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Destiny 2 is getting its final update in June, and the team reportedly face "significant" layoffs as soon as it's out the door
Bungie have announced that they are putting together the final update for Destiny 2, bringing to an end the live service shooters 12-year run. The game itself will continue to exist for players to replay the content that already exists but nothing new will be added.
Behind the announcement, as told to Bloomberg by their sources, is the news that Bungie face "significant" layoffs as soon as the update is out the door.
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