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Brighter economic outlook foreseen in H2
Online Reporters, Published on 29/06/2023
» Business operators expect economic expansion in the next six months to be led by tourism growth and rising demand for industrial goods and farm products, according to the Ministry of Finance.
More flights, bookings up for Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2023
» Airports of Thailand (AOT) expects about 2.37 million passengers, both domestic and international, to pass through its six airports during the Songkran holiday next week, an increase of 137% on last year.
Hat Yai hoteliers fret about tourist fee
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2023
» The Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association has warned that a new tourist fee set to take effect on June 1 will have an adverse impact on tourism, especially cross-border visits from Malaysia.
First Chinese tour groups arrive
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2023
» The first group tour from China arrived on a flight into Don Mueang airport on Monday morning, as Chinese travel agencies resumed outbound tours to 20 countries following the relaxation of rules governing personal foreign travel at the beginning of the year, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Yuthasak Supasorn said.
Minister vows to plug Elite Card loopholes
Online Reporters, Published on 31/01/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has vowed to plug loopholes in Thailand Elite Card to prevent Chinese nationals involved in grey businesses from using the privilege cards to enter the country.
Full Moon Party brings Koh Phangan tourism roaring back
Online Reporters, Published on 07/01/2023
» Tourism has sprung back to life on Koh Phangan in the southern coastal province of Surat Thani, with tens of thousands of visitors returning for the island’s signature Full Moon Party.
Later nightspot closing times to be decided by cabinet Tuesday
Online Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» A proposal to allow pubs, bars and other entertainment venues to stay open later in selected tourism areas will be decided on by the cabinet on Tuesday, a minister said.
Travellers welcome high season but prices a concern
Online Reporters, Published on 26/11/2022
» A majority of people expect high tourism numbers during the peak season in December but remain concerned about their spending power and high prices, according to an opinion survey by Bangkok University, or Bangkok Poll.
New medical treatment visa planned for Jan 1
Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2022
» Thailand plans to introduce a new medical treatment visa on Jan 1 to cement its position as a medical hub in the region.
Most people foresee rise in Thai tourism by year-end: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 30/10/2022
» Most people believe the country's domestic tourism will improve by the end of this year now that the Covid-19 situation has eased and the government has lowered its status from a “dangerous communicable disease” to a “communicable disease under surveillance”, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.