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PM urged to tackle overtourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Entry requirements clarified for overseas visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2023
» The government clarified the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's rules for incoming international passengers on Monday, scrapping a rule which required inbound travellers to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
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 fee to hit all foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/07/2022
» The planned 300-baht tourism fee is expected to apply to all foreigners without exception, serving as insurance coverage of up to 500,000 baht per person in case of accidents.
Lack of flights, rising fuel costs hit tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/07/2022
» Insufficient inbound international flights and surging airfares are challenging the recovery of the Thai tourism industry.
Airlines want revival of Test & Go scheme
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2022
» The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) hopes the government resumes the Test & Go scheme as soon as possible to support a tourism recovery.
Thai Pass 'bugs' to be fixed
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/11/2021
» The government said it will fix the Thailand Pass system after glitches following its launch last Monday when the country reopened to foreign visitors.
Local airlines in no rush to serve Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/06/2021
» Local airlines are still reluctant to join the Phuket sandbox model due to travel regulations and unstable tourism demand.
Panel submits probe results on THAI debt
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/09/2020
» The Transport Ministry on Tuesday submitted the findings of a probe into alleged irregularities involving Thai Airways International (THAI) to the Finance Ministry for further action.
Probe finds corruption in THAI aircraft deal
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2020
» Some employees of Thai Airways International (THAI) became unusually rich from a major plane procurement deal struck in 2003-2004, according to a police-led investigation team set up by the Transport Ministry.