If you're planning a trip to Thailand soon, be sure to check out this news story: the country is cracking down on illegal tours!
This means that unless you have a tour booked with an authorized tour operator, you may not be able to visit some of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations. This includes areas like Phuket and Krabi. So be sure to check out our latest news story to find out more about this crackdown and see if it might impact your trip.
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Police promise a straightforward investigation into death of a Thai Internet idol
Bangkok police have assured the public that they will investigate the shooting death of a well-known Thai Internet idol and her boyfriend in a straightforward and fair manner, without outside interference.
Source – Thai PBS World
Tourism fears after Nok Air stops flights
MAE HONG SON: Local tourism authorities are developing plans to assist the province's tourism sector after Nok Air stopped its direct flights there due to business losses.
Source – The Bangkok Post
Tourism fee to take effect in months
The tourism and sports minister has confirmed that collection of the 300-baht tourism fee will not be delayed beyond September, while the ministry plans to ask provincial police to support the tourism police in its operations to clear out "zero-dollar tours" and illegal tours.
Source – The Bangkok Post – Thaiger News
Hotels seek cut in power charges
Hotel operators are calling for a reduction of the fuel tariff and peak hour rate to help keep operating costs down amid sluggish tourism spending.
Source – The Bangkok Post – The Phuket News
BuzzFeed to close news operation
NEW YORK - BuzzFeed announced Thursday that it was shutting its news division as part of layoffs, signaling the end of one of the most notable news websites of the internet era.
Source – The Bangkok Post – Buzzfeed
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