Thailand’s momentous decision to allow same-sex marriage is expected to enhance “rainbow tourism” by drawing four million additional visitors each year and generating almost $2 billion in revenue, according to travel portal Agoda. The same-sex bill, which is set to go into force in January, will also generate 152,000 full-time equivalent employment and help boost … Read more
To protect domestic companies from low-cost imports from China, Korea, and Thailand, India has levied an anti-dumping tax of up to $557 per tonne on a chemical used primarily in the adhesive sector from these countries for a period of five years. Because the chemical, epichlorohydrin, was being shipped to India from these nations at … Read more
Thailand has announced the deployment of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt travellers, including Indian visitors, beginning December 1. According to Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the measure attempts to improve immigration procedures while also tracking foreign nationals. “This move is part of Thailand’s broader efforts to ensure national security and improve visitor … Read more
On Monday, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the newly appointed prime minister of Thailand, expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings and expressed her eagerness to collaborate closely with him to strengthen the current relationships and explore unexplored potentials to generate even more chances for the two nations. The 37-year-old former corporate executive, Shinawatra, … Read more
The Shinawatra political dynasty continues to have an impact on Thai politics, as 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra (Ing Shin), daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and niece of Thailand’s first female Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, rose to power to become the country’s youngest Prime Minister. Within 48 hours of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s dismissal … Read more
Thailand’s Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday, paving the way for it to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex couples. The bill comes after more than two decades of effort from activists and politicians, after previous drafts did not reach parliament. With the support of … Read more
As Thailand prepares for its high tourism season, the country has made a significant decision to attract more tourists by temporarily removing visa requirements for travelers from India and Taiwan. This policy change will take effect from November 10, 2023, and continue until May 10, 2024. Thailand has been actively implementing strategies to revitalize its … Read more
Bangkok: Thailand has rescinded an entry policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, its health minister said on Monday, citing sufficient immunization levels in China and globally. Anutin Charnvirakul said checking evidence of vaccinations was inconvenient and a panel of health experts had agreed to withdraw the new … Read more