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Cambodia backs Thai-led 6-country visa plan
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/10/2024
» Cambodia has agreed with the Thai government's plan for tourist travel in six countries in the region through a single visa policy called "6 Countries, 1 Destination".
Chiang Mai city clean-up going well, governor says
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 22/10/2024
» Chiang Mai: The authorities in this northern city have collected 40% of waste and cleaned up 90% of the streets as part of their post-flood recovery plan.
Cambodia backs Thai-led 6-country single visa plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2024
» Cambodia has agreed with the Thai government's initiative to facilitate cross-border travel for tourists from six countries in the region through a single visa policy called "6 Countries, 1 Destination", positioning Thailand as a regional tourism hub, according to a source at Government House.
Thai govt urged to act on foreign businesses in tourism
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/10/2024
» The Senate is urging the government to crack down on tourism businesses run by local proxies of foreign citizens in an effort to protect local businesses against unfair competition.
Call for investment in Thai transport
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2024
» Thailand urgently needs to develop its transportation infrastructure, including rail and air, to support regional connectivity and promote tourism, according to The Mall Group Co, a leading Thai retail operator.
Thai zoo reports tourists seen with slingshot to police
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2024
» Chon Buri: Khao Kheow Open Zoo has filed a formal complaint against a group of Chinese tourists who were seen in a TikTok video using a slingshot in the sanctuary.
Thai minister wants to hike domestic tourism subsidy
Published on 21/10/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Minister is aiming to increase the tourism subsidy to local tourists in the upcoming stimulus scheme to 50% and would like to change the criteria for online travel agents, mandating them to register in Thailand to avoid losing income to foreign companies.
ICONSIAM Launches 60 Campaigns to Boost Thai Tourism
Published on 21/10/2024
» ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is employing an “Experiential Marketing” strategy aimed at creating exceptional experiences and reaffirming its status as a must-visit global destination. In collaboration with partners from all sectors, ICONSIAM is investing up to 300 million baht to launch over 60 marketing campaigns throughout the final quarter of the year, culminating in the grand “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025.” Featuring world-renowned artists, this event reinforces ICONSIAM’s position as the ultimate Global Countdown Destination. The venue expects to see a 20% increase in traffic, stimulating the tourism sector and contributing to Thailand’s ongoing economic growth.
Hong Kong firms urged to rethink plans to spur tourist spending rather than complain
Published on 21/10/2024
» Hong Kong businesses should reflect on whether they have come up with innovative plans to encourage tourists to splash out, rather than merely lamenting the decline in visitor spending, a senior official has said.
Budget for travel subsidy may tick up
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to talk with the Finance Ministry about increasing the budget for the travel subsidy scheme aimed at mitigating the flood impact for tourism firms in the North.