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Pilots against foreigners in cockpits
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is strongly against a government proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on foreign pilots flying with Thai carriers.
Visa exemptions yet to make a difference
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/11/2023
» Despite the offer of visa exemptions, the Chinese, Taiwanese and Indian markets have yet to record a quick recovery, say tourism operators.
Tourism threatened as risks pile up
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/10/2023
» War in Israel and reduced confidence after last week’s Bangkok mall shooting are expected to cause foreign arrivals to drop next week.
Free visa for Chinese tourists raises crime concerns
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2023
» A plan for free visas for Chinese visitors proposed by new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin could lead to more crime, says the Immigration Bureau (IB).
Bookings down as China slumps
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/08/2023
» China's economic troubles are hitting tourism during the Golden Week holiday in October, leading to less bookings, according to tourism operators.
Tourism firms cash in on travel boom
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/06/2023
» Tourism-related businesses continued to thrive during the first five months of this year, especially foreign currency exchanges, travel agencies, tour guides, restaurants, and hotel, resort and condo companies.
Phuket tourism set to take a bigger hit
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2023
» Foreign arrivals to Phuket may fall to a lower than expected level during the upcoming low season, due largely to the slowdown of the Chinese market and the bankruptcy of an Indian airline.
Limited demand for overseas trips
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2023
» While there were heavy bookings for April under the government's domestic hotel travel scheme, the number of outbound tourists during the Songkran holiday period remains low.
Koh Mak, Huay Pu Keng village win German travel awards
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/03/2023
» Two destinations in Thailand won top places at the Green Destinations Story Awards held at ITB Berlin 2023 in Germany.
Prayut to welcome 10 millionth arrival of 2022
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be present at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday to welcome this year's 10 millionth visitor.