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High season lost, operators ask for 50% salary subsidies
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/01/2021
» The ongoing outbreak is ruining any hopes for high-season tourism, with operators urging the government to subsidise 50% of monthly salaries to help employees in the industry.
ASQ hotels appreciate relaxation of travel rules
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/12/2020
» Alternative state quarantine (ASQ) facilities in Thailand are upbeat about the latest relaxation of travel restrictions, which allow citizens of 56 countries to visit Thailand without a visa requirement, as it might increase demand for the 122 quarantine facilities nationwide.
TAT partners with Tinder to trap singles
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/12/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is partnering with famous dating app Tinder to promote domestic trips for single tourists.
Thai Travel Agents Association urges quarantine-free tourism
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/11/2020
» Setting up travel bubbles between low-risk countries without quarantine requirements is crucial to help the tourism industry, as there is pent-up demand for outbound trips, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
TAT says all arrivals must stay at ASQ facilities in Bangkok
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/10/2020
» All inbound tourists have to complete quarantine at alternative state quarantine (ASQ) facilities in Bangkok in the first stage of reopening, with direct flights to provinces still postponed, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
ADT looks to elderly for extra 1m trips
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/10/2020
» The Association of Domestic Travel (ADT) has introduced tour packages targeting the elderly in a push to stimulate an additional 1 million domestic trips, providing job opportunities and preventing business closures.
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.
Koh Samui ALSQs prepared for new visitors
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/09/2020
» Hoteliers in Koh Samui are gearing up to welcome an influx of tourists with health volunteers at each alternative local state quarantine (ALSQ) site to ensure the safety of tourists and locals if new infections are detected.
Shorter quarantine if tourist test succeeds
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/09/2020
» A seven-day quarantine for foreign tourists can be put into effect in November if the first batch of inbound tourists in October is clear of coronavirus infections, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.