New visa options proposed to attract more Chinese tourists

13 Sept 11:42 Key points summarised by AI

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) proposes three new visa options for Chinese tourists to help Thailand reach its goal of 10 million Chinese visitors this year.
Proposed options include waiving the 1,000 baht single entry visa fee, offering multiple entries at the single entry visa cost, or allowing two entries for single entry visa holders.
These visa privileges aim to counter the negative impact on Chinese tourism caused by recent incidents, such as a boat capsize and airport security issues.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) also plans to launch free marketing promotions for charter flight operators connecting major Chinese cities with Thailand.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.