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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.
Elite Card in the hot seat over scandal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the Royal Thai Police to investigate the accusation against members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses, while tourism operators suggest connecting application procedures with international police to verify criminal records.
High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/09/2022
» Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok could help Thailand secure 12 million international tourists this year, surpassing the government's goal of 10 million, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.