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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.
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.
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/04/2023
» The El Nino weather pattern will bring a hotter and drier climate across Thailand in the coming months, say climate experts.
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2022
» Tourism operators have raised concerns over airport congestion, with heavy traffic already clogging Suvarnabhumi airport during busy hours this week.
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/07/2022
» Hoteliers have expressed concerns about the government's plan to set dual pricing for foreign tourists and locals, saying the move is impractical.
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/07/2022
» Insufficient inbound international flights and surging airfares are challenging the recovery of the Thai tourism industry.
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/11/2021
» Thailand will not stop its reopening plan despite uncertainty over the Omicron variant and the Tourism and Sports Ministry will also propose more relaxation on alcohol sales.
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/11/2021
» Authorities are considering extending hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages from 9pm to 11pm or midnight ahead of the upcoming holiday season.
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.
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/10/2020
» The head of a panel steering the economic recovery on Monday urged the government to reopen the country to prevent it from collapsing.