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China's visa-free boom picks up steam as entries soar in first half of 2025
Published on 17/07/2025
» China's expanded efforts to encourage visitors continued to pay off in the first half of 2025, with the number of visa-free foreign entries rising by more than half compared to the same period a year earlier.
Macao Wonder Roadshow Returns to Siam Paragon
Published on 06/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 6, 2025 – Bangkok is once again embracing the spirit of Macao as the “Macao Wonder” roadshow returns from June 6–8, 2025, hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). More than just a travel fair, this immersive three-day event showcases the dynamic fusion of East and West that defines Macao—through exhibitions, performances, interactive activities, and exclusive travel promotions tailored for Thai travellers.
AirAsia flights to China face cuts amid sluggish demand
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/05/2025
» AirAsia is considering reducing flights from Thailand to China by at least 15% to cope with the Chinese market slowdown, while it encourages the Thai government to maximise tax refund privileges for tourists to urgently stimulate spending.
Illegal foreign tour guides hinder sector
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2025
» Illegal foreign tour guides, including Chinese and other nationalities, are still operating in major tourist destinations, surviving by paying monthly bribes to officers, according to the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.
Call to zero in on high-quality tourists
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand should shift its focus to attracting high-quality travellers, meaning those with high spending power and concern for the environment, according to wellness resorts operator Chiva-Som.
‘No decision yet’ on cutting Thai visa-free period
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/03/2025
» A decision has yet to be made on whether to reduce the visa-free period for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/03/2025
» The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/03/2025
» The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days as related authorities have agreed in principle to the move in an effort to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
The lowdown on long-stay visas
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/03/2025
» Online debate over granting 60-day visa exemptions for tourists has intensified, fuelled by a string of incidents involving condos in Bangkok being illegally rented out on a daily basis, specifically targeting tourists.
Japan, China still tops for Thai travellers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/01/2025
» Despite surging costs, Japan and China are expected to remain the top destinations for outbound Thai travellers this year, with at least 2.5 million flocking to those countries thanks to visa exemptions, weak currencies and various tourism products.