In the picturesque landscapes of Thailand, there’s a daily cavalcade of tourists, primarily from China. The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thapanee Kiatphaibool, disclosed recently that the daily figures of incoming Chinese tourists have been averaging around 8,000 to 10,000, notwithstanding the government’s initiative to waive visas for Chinese passport holders from September 25 to February 29, 2024. This visa exemption period, however, doesn’t seem to have resulted in any drastic increase in Chinese tourist influx. After China’s Golden Week holiday, which commences on October 1, the flow of Chinese visitors to Thailand remained largely unchanged, oscillating slightly above or under the 10,000 mark. Compare these numbers to the daily tourist influx from Malaysia, and the figures look almost identical. Given this observation, Kiatphaibool announced that TAT intends to keep a close watch on the situation through the end of the year, exploring the potential for concerted…
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According to Nirut Maneephan, the governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the nation is poised to present what could arguably be the most enchanting railway journey across Thailand. Brace yourself for a thrilling ride that will take you through the heart of the country and reveal its unsung charm. This captivating 323-kilometre-long rail route is expected to navigate through four charming northern provinces – Phrae, Lampang, Phayao and Chiang Rai. Along the way, 26 stations will dot this exciting trail, making it a vibrant, ever-changing canvas of Thai culture and heritage. The governor shared that the people of Chiang Rai, a city known for its unique blend of contemporary art and ancient temples, have been eagerly anticipating a railway connection for more than six decades now. This announcement, therefore, brings a wave of joy and excitement to their waiting hearts. The new railway line is a grand investment…
As the sand in the hourglass empties towards 2023, the global stage becomes a veritable battleground for talent. The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2023, a joint venture of INSEAD, Portulans Institute, and Accenture, paints an intriguing tableau of the future global talent landscape. Tensions and uncertainties between nations are poised to fan the flames of competition that could impact trade, investment, and geopolitics. Desire to elevate one’s quality of life and contribute to a sustainable planet has become the beacon attracting gifted individuals to countries. The ones carving a niche for themselves as hubs for talent are those that offer these coveted attributes. However, lurking in the shadows is the reign of Artificial Intelligence across industries, which threatens to amplify competition within the workforce. Those less qualified or equipped with lesser skills might find themselves chasing their tails in this dog-eat-dog world, while others could grapple with competition arising…
During a cordial engagement on Sunday, Eliyahu Revivo, an accomplished figure within the Israeli political landscape and the esteemed chairman of the Committee on Foreign Workers, found himself engrossed in a lively discussion with Pannabha, who took the opportunity to express the concerns and aspirations of Thai workers in Israel. Ensuring the safety and security of Thai workers was a predominant theme throughout their dialogue, which was aptly broadcast on the official embassy Facebook page for all to partake. Pannabha, in his role as a fervent advocate for migrant workers, appealed to the Israeli authorities to ramp up efforts in locating any Thai individuals who currently find themselves in a predicament of being held hostage. The plea didn’t stop there. He continued to exhort Revivo’s potential power in rallying for the creation of a dedicated Deposit Fund for international laborers housed within Israel’s agricultural sector. Moving beyond the agricultural industry,…
According to JobThai, one of Thailand’s premier online job recruitment platforms, there’s been a burgeoning demand for labour so far this year. The platform reported a substantial 10.8% year-over-year surge in employment demand poised within the first three-quarters of this year. The uplift is a striking testimony to the resilience of the global job market in the face of an unprecedented global health crisis. Excitingly, the travel industry holds the baton in this leap with a giant stride. It posted a remarkable 76% growth in job openings, thereby showing robust recovery from the scourge of pandemic-induced layoffs. Equally impressive is the hotel industry, hot on the heels of travel with a 39% rise in job demand. This twin boost signals an optimistic resurgence from the pandemic’s detrimental blow that had left most of its workers jobless. Another industry sharing the glow of recovery is the energy sector, climbing the recruitment…
Thailand’s household name in the oil and gas industry, PTT Plc, is shaping the future of the coastal province of Chonburi by ushering a revolutionary concept – the green ports. The company is set to transform the Laem Chabang deep-sea port, infusing it with renewable energy, making it a beacon of eco-friendly development across Thailand, and setting the gold standard of sustainability for other ports in the country to follow. Noppadon Pinsupa – the man at helm as the Chief Operating Officer of PTT’s Downstream Petroleum Business Group, unveiled the grand plans for the green metamorphosis of the GPC International Terminal, which won the bid for the third phase of Laem Chabang port’s development. It’s on course to receive the necessary land parcel from the Port Authority of Thailand, for the development beginning in 2025. The Port Authority of Thailand is currently engrossed in the mammoth task of reclaiming the…
Sit tight and buckle up, as we’re about to take a dive into the exciting world of 5G technology in Thailand! There’s been some exciting chatter around the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), the governing body that’s pushing the frontier of digital access in the country. They are actively investigating the intriguing possibility of sectioning off a piece of the 3500-megahertz telecom band in order to pioneer a whole new breed of private 5G networks. This isn’t just a play for technological superiority, but a calculated move to spur innovative applications across a myriad of industries and enterprises. Imagine sitting down at a table filled with leading telecom operators, vendors and influencers from the Federation of Thai Industries and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand. That’s exactly the scene at the NBTC, where heated discussions on the allocation of an estimated 100MHz of the total 400MHz bandwidth on the…
In the realm of traditional customs and folklore, a peculiar event unfolded recently that beautifully exhibits the profound faith and extraordinary promises made to ethereal entities. This unusual story unfolded within the peaceful ambiance of a cemetery located in Sa Wang Het, Thung Hiang, Phanat Nikhom, and Chon Buri, where a couple named Toong and Oi orchestrated an extravagant feast. Toong and Oi were by no means living an easy life. They found themselves neck-deep in a bottomless pit of debts, amounting to several millions of bahts. The despairing circumstances forced them to call upon divine intervention, and they turned towards the spirits residing in the cemetery. The couple began their evening with heartfelt prayers, addressing the cemetery’s guardian deity and the spirits who had no relatives to their names. In a remarkable turn of events, as they prayed, an apparently random numerical sequence, 969, etched itself on a burning…
In the heart of the enchanting orient, Beijing, news has now emerged that China is all set to flex its military prowess by hosting joint military exercises with its neighboring countries, including Thailand, and four other Southeast Asian nations. This monumental strategic move was confirmed recently by China’s state-run media outlet, Xinhua, who reported this development on a cool, wintry Sunday. The landscape for these upcoming joint military exercises is China’s picturesque southern Guangdong province, a region that is not only rich in culture and tradition but is also known for its strategic significance. The participating forces will include troops from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Vietnam, forming a robust front that exemplifies the unity and camaraderie among these nations. So what exactly will these joint military exercises entail? China hasn’t left us merely with guesswork. Instead, from the hush-hush corridors of Beijing, it was revealed that the key areas…
In an unconventional strategy to recover a plummeting Chinese tourism industry post-pandemic, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has proposed a collaborative effort with Chinese law enforcement to ensure the safety of Chinese visitors in iconic Thai attractions. The initiative is a crucial part of Thailand’s plan to rebuild the trust of Chinese tourists after the alarming events surrounding the safety of Chinese nationals in the renowned Southeast Asian paradise. With instances such as the high-profile shooting of a Chinese woman at the esteemed Siam Paragon shopping center and a spate of kidnappings targeting Chinese residents, it’s no surprise that the visa-free policy has seen a less-than-enthusiastic response from the Chinese tourist community. In response to this fear, on the 12th of November, Prime Minister Srettha embraced a dialogue with high-ranking officials from various agencies. Amongst the attendants were representatives from the Tourist Police, Immigration Police, the Tourism Authority of Thailand…