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TAT calls for extended tourist visas
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/01/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is asking the government to extend the visa-free stay duration for long-haul tourists, including those from the United States and Europe, to 90 days, aiming to lift long-haul revenue to 40% of the country’s total in 2024.
SAS flights return to Thailand after a decade away
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/11/2023
» Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has returned to the Thai market after 10 years to capitalise on the strong resumption of tourism demand.
Tourism trade braces for more headwinds
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/12/2022
» The tourism industry has to brace for uncertainties from domestic politics, world conflicts and higher competition next year.
Tourism trade braces for more headwinds
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/12/2022
» The tourism industry has to brace for uncertainties from domestic politics and pressure from geopolitical conflicts amid higher competition next year, forcing the public and private sectors to work together.
Don't Expect Cheap Airfares to Come Back Soon, Airline Executives Say
Business, Published on 10/11/2022
» Airfares are sky high, and airline executives expect them to stay that way.
Phuket recovery relying on Indian flights
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/08/2022
» Direct flights from India and Australia are helping to sustain Phuket's tourism industry during low season, but a full recovery might not be seen this year as the major Chinese and Russian markets are unable to resume overseas travel, says Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Hefty airfares hinder industry recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/07/2022
» Surging airfares have become one of the most pressing issues in terms of tourism recovery as only a handful of tourists can afford the hefty price of tours.
SAS and pilots' unions reach agreement, ending strike
AFP, Published on 19/07/2022
» STOCKHOLM - Scandinavian airline SAS and the unions representing their pilots said Tuesday that they had reached an agreement, ending a two-week strike that has cost the ailing airline between $9 and $12 million a day.
Full reopening jump-starts foreign tourism
News, Published on 02/07/2022
» Thailand fully reopened to foreign visitors on Friday when entry restrictions, particularly the Thailand Pass registration requirement, were eased further.
Singapore Airlines eyes overseas hub after being trapped by Covid
Published on 01/06/2022
» Singapore Airlines Ltd is committing to a strategy of working with international partners and establishing overseas hubs after the pandemic exposed the financial dangers of not having a domestic air travel market.