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PM urged to tackle overtourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Chiang Mai seeks solution to smog
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/11/2023
» As the smog season draws nearer, Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the government to speed up the passage of the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution from the agricultural sector.
Sounding the alarm on zero-dollar tours
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/04/2023
» Fears are growing that the influx of Chinese visitors will lead to the return of questionable or illegal tourist practices.
Chiang Mai frets over foreign nominees
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/02/2023
» Tourism operators in Chiang Mai are calling for the revision of laws and regulations to maintain fair competition and protect local businesses from Chinese merchants using Thai nominees.
Outcry over police VIP airport escort service
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2023
» Tourism operators have slammed the Thai police VIP escort service sold online in China, saying it severely damages the image of Thailand.
Snake encounter reported every 15 minutes in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/08/2022
» Staff at the 199 emergency hotline say they get a call for help with snakes every 15 minutes on average, with about 60,000 snake removals taking place each year.
Nightspots want June relaunch
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2022
» Night entertainment operators have called on the government to allow them to reopen their businesses in ''blue-zone'' provinces promoted for tourism from June 1.
Tourists delay foreign trips
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/04/2022
» Surging costs and a fragile economy are forcing travellers to delay their trips abroad, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Revellers ignore splash ban
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2022
» The government is urging full compliance with the ban on water-splashing during the Songkran holidays, to help prevent cases from spiralling out of control after the long break.
Grand reopening hopes fade
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2021
» Businesses have responded cautiously to the plan to reopen Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists next month, as operators aren't confident they will be able to draw tourists back to the resort island due to the tough requirements for tourists.