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Rising caseloads batter travel sentiment
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/01/2022
» The private sector is concerned about travel sentiment after domestic trips mostly stopped because of higher daily Covid caseloads and a lack of purchasing power as living costs hike.
Test & Go freeze could cost B7bn
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/01/2022
» The prolonged suspension of the Test & Go scheme could cost the tourism sector at least 7 billion baht in January and shatter tourism confidence in the long run, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Private jet terminal to support Thailand
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/12/2021
» Thai tourism continues to show its resilience, slowly recovering from its most challenging period with the country reopening to fully vaccinated foreigners since Nov 1.
Lessons learned from pilot schemes
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/12/2021
» After high season last year became a missed opportunity because of border closures, tourism businesses began to push the Phuket sandbox and Samui Plus pilot programmes in July this year, starting a long path to recovery.
Hua Hin opts for Phuket's approach
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 01/09/2021
» Hua Hin's reopening plan has adopted the quarantine-free approach from the Phuket sandbox, while the tourism sector is confident about achieving herd immunity by the slated Oct 1 reopening.
Pattaya tackles hurdles to reopening
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/08/2021
» Pattaya needs to overcome obstacles, including slow approval of standard operating procedures (SOPs), insufficient vaccinations and a spike in infections, as they could jeopardise its reopening plan this year.
Early signs of Phuket revival appear
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/07/2021
» Thailand is working to reopen to foreign tourists following a commitment from the prime minister to lift most restrictions by mid-October, with the aim of putting the economy back on track.
Herd immunity, cooperation key to Phuket sandbox success
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/07/2021
» Maintaining herd immunity and cooperation under the Phuket sandbox remain key concerns after the scheme began on Thursday.
Tourism Ministry wields axe over Tour Teaw Thai
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/06/2021
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has threatened to terminate a domestic stimulus package called "Tour Teaw Thai" if it cannot equally distribute income to the majority of people.
Extended Phuket stay to cut demand
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/06/2021
» The extended length of stay from seven to 14 days for vaccinated tourists visiting Phuket will reduce inbound demand by half during the first month of reopening, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.