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Cabinet to talk visa-free China policy
News, Published on 10/09/2023
» The proposed visa-free policy for Chinese visitors, widely tipped as a potent short-term tourism stimulus, will be brought up at the first cabinet meeting this week as workloads for authorities implementing the measure are set to mount.
Perception boost needed in China
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/09/2023
» The new Thai government is being urged to cooperate with Beijing before enacting a visa-free scheme for Chinese visitors.
Free visas not enough for Chinese revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/09/2023
» Though the government is mulling offering free visas to Chinese tourists to rev up demand, the market has been hammered by economic woes and a weak currency, which when coupled with flight and staff shortages could mean the scheme will have little impact, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Thailand mulls easing visa rules to lure Chinese, Indian tourists
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/08/2023
» Thailand is likely to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travellers and allow longer stays for visitors from all nations as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin looks for ways to boost tourism revenue to nearly US$100 billion next year.
Bhutan cutting steep tourist fee by half
Published on 26/08/2023
» KATHMANDU: The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is preparing to halve the $200 daily fee it charges tourists in an effort to boost a sector still struggling to recover a year after the end of Covid-19 restrictions.
Thailand urged to fix Chinese visa issues
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2023
» As China lets tour groups visit Japan for the first time in three years, Thailand could see fewer tourists from that country if the government does not fix obstacles related to visa applications for Chinese groups.
Tourism puts its faith in Pheu Thai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/08/2023
» Tourism operators are hopeful a government can be formed by Pheu Thai as the party has a track record of governing, with the sector eager for state measures to continue effective tourism policies and eliminate ongoing obstacles.
Driving out the gangs
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will now look into five major biker gangs based in the country after arresting the leader and some members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya on July 21.
Call for reintroduction of visa fee waiver scheme
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/08/2023
» Tourism operators want the government to reintroduce a visa fee waiver scheme in a bid to boost Chinese and Indian arrivals within this year after experiencing tepid recovery in several key markets.
Driving out the gangs
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will now look into five major biker gangs based in the country after arresting the leader, an Austrian national, and some members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya on July 21.