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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.
Sounding the alarm on zero-dollar tours
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/04/2023
» Fears are growing that the influx of Chinese visitors will lead to the return of questionable or illegal tourist practices.
Outcry over police VIP airport escort service
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2023
» Tourism operators have slammed the Thai police VIP escort service sold online in China, saying it severely damages the image of Thailand.
Shoe shortage closes new River Kwai skywalk
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/09/2022
» The new skywalk along the River Kwai was closed only hours after it was opened, after running out of the special shoes visitors must buy to use the attraction.
Proposal to ease visa rules put forward
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will propose a visa fee exemption for international arrivals and an extension for visitors from nations not requiring a visa to enter the country from 30 to 45 days during the second half of this year.
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.
Call for delay of new tourist entry fee
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/01/2022
» The new 300-baht tourism fee due to take effect in April is drawing mixed reactions from tourism operators as the recovery remains slow.
Nigerian love scammers caught
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/11/2017
» The Immigration Bureau has nabbed four Nigerian nationals in Bangkok, who were allegedly running a so-called romance scam.
Online train ticket sales begin Feb 1
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/01/2017
» Train passengers can buy tickets online, for a fee, from Feb 1 for trips across the country in a new service to which the State Railway of Thailand expects to attract 50% of commuters.
Thailand Tourism Festival 2017 in Lumphini Park
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2017
» Listen to famous singers & watch spectacular stage shows, visit mini-villages from around Thailand & sample local cuisines, there is something for everyone at the annual Lumphini Thailand Tourism festival.