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Early birds to benefit most from planned tourism subsidies
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/07/2025
» The 750-million-baht subsidy for airlines and tour groups to stimulate the tourism industry will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, aiming to generate 33.5 billion baht in revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
B1.7bn co-payment scheme encounters inauspicious start
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/07/2025
» Hotel operators are enmeshed in the slow approval process for the first phase of the 1.7-billion-baht co-payment scheme, while some online travel agents (OTAs) have started to offer even lower prices than the government's subsidy scheme.
Israel targets nuclear site as Iran claims hypersonic missile attack
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» TEHRAN — Israel said it struck a nuclear site near Tehran on Wednesday, while Iran said it fired hypersonic missiles as the arch foes traded fire for a sixth day.
Tour firm seeks to restore China market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2025
» With Chinese arrivals plummeting by 32.7% in the first five months, a major Chinese travel agency has proposed strategies to weather the crisis of confidence in Thailand and China's economic slowdown, while emphasising that casinos may not be the right solution to restore this market.
Amadeus still optimistic regarding travel prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/06/2025
» Amadeus, a travel technology company and global distribution system provider, remains bullish on tourism in Thailand and Asia-Pacific, despite the trade war and tariff spats.
In the abode of tigers
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/06/2025
» Jaipur, India's Pink City, is world renowned for its gemstone industry. However, in Jaipur's Nahargarh lurks another one of the subcontinent's gems and its national animal. It is also home to one of India's 58 protected tiger reserves and the majestic Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), among other animals like Asiatic lions.
Thai tourism stimulus budget taking shape
Published on 04/06/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports expects a stimulus budget of 13.3 billion baht to generate 267 billion baht for the Thai economy, after combining development plans for tourism areas with other agencies.
Cuts to tourism subsidy programme upset hoteliers
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/05/2025
» Thai hotel operators are disappointed that eligibility for the domestic tourism co-payment promotion has been halved to 500,000 room nights, which they say is insufficient to provide a boost during the low season.
Thailand ponders reviving outbound travel tax
Published on 28/05/2025
» The Revenue Department is studying the feasibility of reviving an outbound travel tax on Thai nationals.
Army of Chinese travel agents en route to Thailand
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/05/2025
» Thailand’s tourism industry is preparing to welcome 500 Chinese travel agents and media members at the end of this month, hoping to revive a market that has plunged 32% compared with a year ago.