National

Bangkok Hotels Oppose 3% Tax Plan

The Bangkok hotel industry is opposing a planned 3% tax, asking authorities to start with a lower 0.5-1% rate and provide support as tourism recovers from Middle East tensions.

5 Aug The Phuket News

BANGKOK: As the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to introduce a 3% hotel tax to increase revenue, the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the authority to begin with a lower rate of 0.5-1% and provide additional support to help tourism operators affected by the Middle East conflict.

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National

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Police

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National

Thai FM Urges Chinese Envoy to Ease Airport Tensions

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Police

Wildlife Sanctuary Closes After Ranger Killed by Tiger

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Police

Police Quick Thinking Saves Man in Severe Allergic Reaction

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Police

Mechanic Nearly Took Own Life in Five-Body Murder Case

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National

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Community

GULF Sparks Smiles Brings Free Dental Care to Ayutthaya

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Police

Nearly 100 Rescuers Search for Missing 84-Year-Old with Alzheimer's

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