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Visa fee waiver extension sought for Songkran
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 30/11/2018
» The government has been asked to extend the waiver of visa-on-arrival (VOA) fees past Jan 13 and to the end of April to lure international visitors during Songkran.
Visitor numbers down in Oct as Chinese stay away
Suchat Sritama, Published on 21/11/2018
» Thailand welcomed 2.71 million visitors in October, down 0.51% year-on-year, on falling numbers of Chinese tourists, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Tourism sector told to brace for visitor influx
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 17/11/2018
» Both the public and private sectors have been urged to prepare plans to cope with an influx of tourists over the next two months.
Songkran attracts 3.09m foreign visitors
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 17/05/2018
» Thailand welcomed 3.09 million visitors last month for Songkran, mainly guests from Asia, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
TAT looks to put Songkran stamp on provinces
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 05/04/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting Songkran in five secondary provinces in a bid to boost visitor numbers to less-popular tourist destinations.
Hotels.com: Phuket beaches a good value
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 05/04/2018
» Booking website Hotels.com has revealed that Phuket's Kathu district, home of Patong and Kamala beaches, was among the top five destinations for affordable five-star accommodation in 2017.
Tourism boom sparks pre-Songkran deals
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 22/03/2018
» The Chinese New Year holiday fuelled foreign arrivals in Thailand in the first two months of 2018 as Chinese visitor numbers set a new record in February, the Tourism and Sports Ministry said Wednesday.
TAT lays out visitor boost strategies
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 19/03/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is mapping out plans to boost arrivals from Asia and the South Pacific, as well as high-end visitors from China.
Big foreign wave set for Songkran
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 16/03/2018
» More than 530,000 foreigners are expected to visit Thailand to enjoy Songkran next month, generating income of 9 billion baht.
Upgrades urged for 55 secondary provinces
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 14/03/2018
» Authorities in the tourism industry have been urged to improve facilities, transport and access in order to boost traffic to 55 secondary provinces.