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Pattaya promises to clean up its reputation for sex tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators have vowed to promote family tourism, local food and Thai martial arts to eliminate its long-standing image as a hub of sex tourism, while urging authorities to cater to rising tourist numbers following state efforts to allow travellers from more countries to stay in the kingdom for up to 60 days.
China market dents tourism income
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/01/2024
» Slower growth of Thai tourism receipts in 2023 compared with Asian peers is attributed to the sluggish Chinese market, which flocked to other countries, as well as Thai hotels' inability to adjust their prices.
TAT banking on Muay Thai visa
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/01/2024
» The Thai tourism industry is unfazed by intense competition in the soft power arena, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) banking on the unique Muay Thai visa to attract more visitors.
Soft power panel promotes Muay Thai
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/11/2023
» After the cabinet was formed in September, it quickly established the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, which recruited experts from various creative professions.
TAT expecting 5m visitors from China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is not concerned about China's real estate slump as the agency remains confident about securing 5 million visitors from the country this year.
TAT touts wellness industry strengths
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/03/2023
» Thailand has competitive advantages to strengthen wellness and medical tourism, both in terms of certified facilities and lower prices, than international players, according to The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Giving sports a fighting chance
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/12/2022
» In the wake of Covid-19, demand growth for health and wellness activities as well as sport tourism has exceeded estimates.
Visa waiver, sports to lift Saudi travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/11/2022
» Thailand is hoping to boost tourism cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including offering visa exemptions and promoting Muay Thai after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Ministry sets B40bn sports tourism target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/11/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set a target of 40 billion baht in revenue from sports tourism next year, promoting Muay Thai as part of the country's soft power.