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Hotel groups push for tourists, finance
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/11/2020
» Leading hotel groups in Thailand are urging the government to speed up the reopening process for tourists and provide additional financial measures to offset the shortfall of inbound tourists before they collapse.
Atta seeks green light for more China tourists
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/11/2020
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) has urged the government to lure Chinese tourists from low-risk areas by January under the travel bubble scheme, forgoing a 14-day quarantine.
Tourism and Sports Ministry looks to China tour bubble
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/11/2020
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is hoping for a travel bubble with China as a New Year's present for the tourism industry, planning to welcome them as the first group without a mandatory quarantine during Chinese New Year.
Tourism minister raises caveat on reopening
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/10/2020
» The entire batch of tourists coming to Thailand via the special tourist visa (STV) in the first phase must be 100% clear of the coronavirus or the reopening plan will be scrapped indefinitely, says Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the tourism and sports minister.
TAT and Foreign Ministry collaborate for entry flow
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/10/2020
» As inbound demand to Thailand remains stymied, with processing of entry requests taking place at origination locations, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to work more closely with the Foreign Ministry to facilitate the flow of tourists.
THA tells hotels to lighten up
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/09/2020
» Hoteliers have to accept feedback, the Thai Hotels Association (THA) says with regard to the conflict involving an expatriate being sued by a resort in Koh Chang.
Anutin upbeat about letting business travellers return
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/09/2020
» The country cannot lock itself down to avoid foreign tourists and investors just to keep local transmissions at zero, says Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Rayong firms push for travel perks until year-end
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/08/2020
» Operators in Rayong are urging the government to extend the tourism campaign until the end of the year to stimulate weak domestic demand and create more events in Koh Samet to attract locals.
Plans to reopen Phuket form
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/08/2020
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry aims to introduce its "Safe and Sealed" tourism plan in Phuket by Oct 1, while operators in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai are teaming up as a northern hub for long-stay travellers.
Dual prices on agenda
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/08/2020
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to propose to the prime minister the idea of ditching dual pricing at local attractions for expatriates in Thailand, as well as asking tour operators to tailor packages to this target group.