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Phuket expects 1m arrivals in first quarter
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 01/11/2021
» Phuket tourism operators expect the country's reopening to help build momentum for 1 million international arrivals in the first quarter of next year.
Tourism readies for takeoff
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/10/2021
» After testing the water in July with the Phuket and Samui sandboxes, Thailand's tourism-dependent economy is on course to progressively open up to international tourists by waiving quarantine and area restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers from 46 low-risk countries from Nov 1.
Lisa a no-show for countdown
News, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/10/2021
» The invitation to bring K-pop sensation Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban to the New Year countdown in Phuket has been rejected by her agency, so the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) now plans to host events nationwide to mark the country's reopening.
New Tour Teaw Thai gets tepid response
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/10/2021
» The new Tour Teaw Thai, which helps subsidise 40% of tour packages of up to 5,000 baht to one million people, received lukewarm feedback from both travellers and tour operators despite the start of new travel season.
Chiang Mai ramps up jabs as clusters emerge
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/10/2021
» Chiang Mai is accelerating its mass vaccination campaign to reopen to international tourists on Nov 1 despite recent virus flare-ups.
Phuket envisages attracting 10,000 tourists per day
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 22/10/2021
» Phuket aims to attract 10,000 tourists per day, contributing 35 billion baht to the local economy by December, while the island is listed among the top destinations for local travellers during the upcoming long weekend.
E-sports partnership formed to boost Thai tournaments
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/10/2021
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry and Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) have partnered with Garena Online Thailand to strengthen the domestic e-sports industry and develop the country as the hub of e-sports tournaments in Asean.
Bangkok prepares testing protocols as reopening looms
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/10/2021
» With the Nov 1 reopening looming, Bangkok is preparing protocols for testing tourists outside the airport, at hotels or 'swab hubs' to avoid congestion on arrival.
Tourism operators downbeat on domestic travel sentiment
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/10/2021
» Tourism operators anticipate lukewarm travel sentiment as concerns over Covid-19 and weak purchasing power remain key obstacles for domestic trips despite the subsidy generating an additional 2-million room nights.
Chiang Mai readies for high season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/10/2021
» Following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions on Sept 1, the tourism sector in Chiang Mai is eager to observe positive signals as more activities resume.