Thailand extends nightlife hours in latest effort to boost tourism

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In a move aimed at bolstering tourism, Thailand's cabinet has greenlit a ministerial regulation extending the operating hours of nightclubs and entertainment venues, as announced by a government spokesperson on Tuesday...

The implementation of these new rules, slated to commence on December 15 as previously indicated by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, underscores the government's commitment to revitalizing the economy..

Thailand has experienced sluggish growth in comparison to its regional counterparts, prompting the government to enact stimulus measures, with a particular focus on the tourism industry, a vital economic driver.. Thailand has also waived visa requirements for travelers from India..

In September, the government took a significant step by waiving visa requirements for Chinese visitors, recognizing them as a pivotal source of tourists for Southeast Asia's second-largest economy...

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