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Thai tourists to continue shunning South Korea
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2024
» The number of Thai tourists visiting South Korea is expected to continue declining in the second half year-on-year, after a sharp drop in the first four months attributed to strict immigration rules and a stagnant Thai economy.
High hopes for new tourism minister
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2024
» Now the new cabinet line-up has been settled, tourism operators are calling for greater unity between each ministry and related authorities to continue with the plan of making Thailand a tourism and aviation hub.
Tourism trade wants restrictions relaxed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/02/2024
» Tourism operators hope the government eases travel restrictions to promote cross-border travel amid fierce competition in Southeast Asia, especially as Malaysia inched closer to Thailand last year.
Japan disasters unlikely to deter Thais
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/01/2024
» Thai tourists are likely to continue flocking to Japan despite earthquakes, airplane fireballs and high travel costs, helping that country remain the top destination for the outbound market this year, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
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.
Visa exemptions yet to make a splash
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/11/2023
» Despite the offer of visa exemptions, the Chinese, Taiwanese and Indian markets have yet to record a quick recovery because of several economic factors, say tourism operators.
IATA sees gradual recovery in Asia-Pacific aviation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/06/2023
» The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects Asia-Pacific aviation to gradually recover throughout this year, despite some hiccups in the supply chain and a few Covid travel restrictions still being in place.
Tourism fee to take effect in months
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/04/2023
» The tourism and sports minister has confirmed that collection of the 300-baht tourism fee will not be delayed beyond September, while the ministry plans to ask provincial police to support the tourism police in its operations to clear out "zero-dollar tours" and illegal tours.
Operators seek clarity on B300 tourism fee
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/04/2023
» Tourism operators are calling for clearer measures regarding the 300-baht tourism fee after the tourism and sports minister said levy collection will be delayed from June to September because of issues with its implementation.