The Latest Breaking News from Tourism and Sports Ministry

Proposal limits 4am closing time to one area

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is proposing only one pilot area, Bangla Walking Street in Phuket, to extend operating hours of nighttime entertainment venues until 4am after previous proposals were rejected by the Public Health Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022

Police target tourist hunters

Police are stepping up measures to protect foreign visitors as scam artists and criminals are back on the prowl now the country has reopened to overseas tourists.

Bangkok Post · Dec 16, 2022

Late nightlife plan postponed again

The Tourism and Sports Ministry reportedly postponed its plan to seek cabinet approval for its proposal to allow some night entertainment venues to open beyond the 2am closing time.

Bangkok Post · Dec 7, 2022

Cabinet will deliberate 4am closing

The Tourism and Sports Ministry will ask the cabinet to consider allowing nightspots in certain tourism spots to stay open until 4am as the Covid-19 pandemic eases along with many virus curbs.

Bangkok Post · Oct 22, 2022

Stimulus plan revived as Prayut returns

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is pushing ahead with its proposals for a 1-billion-baht stimulus project and a 4am closing time for entertainment venues as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to office.

Bangkok Post · Oct 4, 2022

High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists

Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok could help Thailand secure 12 million international tourists this year, surpassing the government's goal of 10 million, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.

Bangkok Post · Sep 29, 2022

Ministry studying B300 foreign tourist fee

The cabinet will decide to start or postpone the 300-baht tourism fee collection from foreign visitors because the Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the project cannot be cancelled.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022

Cabinet to consider fate of B300 foreign tourist fee

The cabinet is going to decide on whether to start or postpone the 300-baht tourism fee collection from foreign visitors because the Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the project cannot be cancelled as it is an enforceable law.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022

Full Moon Party sees 10k visitors

The Tourism and Sports Ministry may extend the Full Moon Party by two hours until 4am as the monthly beach party is back in full swing.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022

Full Moon Party sees 10k visitors, govt mulls 2-hour extension

Surat Thani: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is seeking to extend the duration of the Full Moon Party by two hours until 4am as the renowned monthly beach party is back in full swing.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14, 2022