Author archives: BangkokScoop

Measures to stimulate tourism have resulted in Thailand becoming the destination of choice for foreign tourists. The return of revenue from tourism has allowed relevant businesses to recover and income to be dissipated nationwide. Phuket was found to have made the highest amount of income from tourism this year, taking…

The Thai prime minister has welcomed a recent move by the Ministry of Labor to secure 15,000 work positions in the Republic of Korea (ROK) for qualified Thai workers. He said this presents an opportunity to create employment and lift the standard of living for Thais. Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri…

At the 22nd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented the country’s plan to achieve 10 million international visitor arrivals by 2022. As one of the panel speakers on “The Recovery of Travel in Asia and the Pacific,”…

The government is pursuing avenues to address workers’ issues for those seeking employment at Tom Yam Kung restaurant businesses in Malaysia. These efforts include transforming the southern provinces into a global metropolis of halal food and services. Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, in his capacity as the chairman of…

The Ministry of Transport has confirmed the expansion of Bangkok’s international airports to handle the increasing number of passengers after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, Airports of Thailand Plc is planning to solicit bids for the expansion of Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport…

Harsh V. Shringla Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 Presidency Harsh V. Shringla asserted on Monday that the country is “working closely” with its Quad partners for peace, democracy and stability in the IndoPacific region. He however noted that the rise of China has added to a “mix” the region. In…