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Tour operators jittery despite easing restrictions
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/07/2022
» Outbound travel has shown early signs of a rebound as restrictions ease across the globe, yet tour operators expect many challenges from ongoing viral outbreaks and economic woes.
Travel agents push trips to Malaysia
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/07/2022
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) wants to spur more outbound trips to Malaysia through the exchange of tourist flow to support the recovery trajectory following the border's reopening.
Welcome to the high season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/07/2022
» Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise cannabis, removing it from the Category 5 narcotics list after being published in the Royal Gazette on June 9.
Malaysia stimulates tourism rebound
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Betong and Hat Yai are banking on cross-border tourism from Malaysia to shore up the local economy, while encouraging a more seamless immigration process to facilitate the flow of tourists.
Nok Air eyes B4.88bn for recovery effort
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/07/2022
» Nok Air is raising 4.88 billion baht in funding under a rehabilitation process to prepare for recovery while eyeing the opportunity to operate a new hub at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Aviation industry upbeat on outlook for H2
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/06/2022
» The aviation industry is finally seeing signs of optimism as it tries to rebound from a major crisis, although the recovery path appears to be uneven across the globe, particularly in Asia-Pacific as a result of remaining restrictions.
Firms push for softer tourism rules
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/06/2022
» Tourism-related operators are encouraging the government to ease Covid-19 restrictions further to drive the economy as well as lift the state of emergency.
Arrivals from China still continue to trickle in
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/06/2022
» Despite stringent travel restrictions in China, Thailand still received 36,246 Chinese visitors in the first five months of 2022, with 20,000 arrivals recorded in the month of May alone, comprising business travellers, students and Elite Card holders.
Tourism operators in Hat Yai seeking helping hand
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/06/2022
» Tourism operators in Hat Yai are calling for additional support when it comes to registration for the Thailand Pass and bus services at the Malaysian border, particularly at the Sadao checkpoint, in order to bring back tourists.
Uptick in arrivals denotes revival
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/06/2022
» The tourism industry is finally seeing positive signs in terms of arrivals following the relaxation of entry rules, sparking hopes of a recovery.