Thai Tourism Operators Support Return To 30-day Visa-free Stays

BANGKOK, Thailand — Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya have expressed support for the government’s decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays for foreign visitors, stating that the measure will help address concerns regarding illegal business operations and low-spending long-term visitors, according to industry representatives and verified media reports. Thailand Ends 60-day Visa-free Scheme For 93 […]

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Charges pressed against tour boat operator

PHUKET, 10th July 2018 (NNT) – The Tourist Police Bureau has coordinated with related agencies in Phuket province to assist victims of a boat accident that took place in the Andaman Sea last week. According to Deputy Commander Tourist Police Division Police Col Archayon Kraithong, authorities are working closely with various agencies to assist the […]

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NBTC looks into mobile service operations with a weak phone signal

BANGKOK, 3 July 2015, (NNT) – National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Secretary-General Thakon Tanthasit reports his agency is looking into recent complaints concerning cases of mobile phone disconnection due to a weak mobile phone signal. The NBTC is also to advise service operators to rename the misleading ‘unlimited mobile’ internet data plan. Read more: […]

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Thai Mobile phone operators get 3G licences

BANGKOK, Dec 8 – Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has resolved to issue third generation (3G) wireless licences to three mobile phone operators with a condition they reduce the service fees by at least 15 per cent, according to a senior committee member. Col Settapong Malisuwan, chairman of the Telecommunications Committee which is […]

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