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New platform to host Thai tourism services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
Revenue likely to miss target by B300bn
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/12/2023
» Tourism revenue this year is likely to tally 2.07 trillion baht, missing the target set by the state by 300 billion baht because of sluggish international receipts, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.
Agency jittery over visa loophole
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/09/2023
» The Tourism Department is worried the visa exemption for Chinese visitors will create a loophole for "zero-dollar" tours and illegal tour guides as the authorities will not be able to verify legally licensed tour companies.
Free visa plan to add 700,000 Chinese guests
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/09/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates the government's plan to issue free visas to visitors from China will add 700,000 arrivals during the high season.
Industry keen on change of ministers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/08/2023
» Tourism operators welcome speculation on the new cabinet, with the Tourism and Sports Ministry forecast to be headed by the leading political party, Pheu Thai, which has vowed to stimulate the industry through various mechanisms.
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.
Agency turns to culinary tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/08/2023
» Thailand plans to hold the world's first "Kaphrao Grand Prix" in Bangkok to showcase the authentic Thai dish to foreign travellers and increase local ingredient exports, aiming to increase food expenditure among tourists from 20% to 25% by 2027.
Group urges ministry unity to reform supply chains
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects the new government to strengthen collaboration between six ministries related to the tourism industry to improve supply chains.
TAT to boost safety measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/05/2023
» With the number of Chinese visitors hitting 1 million, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tourist Police Bureau have committed to strengthening safety measures for travellers.