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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.
Mice operators see signs of recovery
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/07/2022
» Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) operators are noting signs of a rebound from the international market following the country's reopening, with revenue from exhibitions this year expected to reach 60% of the pre-pandemic level in 2019.
Hoteliers deride government proposal for dual pricing
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/07/2022
» Hoteliers have expressed concerns about the government's plan to set dual pricing for foreign tourists and locals, saying the move is "impractical" and demanding the administration roll out effective promotions to spur tourism sentiment in an effort to increase room rates.
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.
B300 tourism fee postponed
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/06/2022
» The 300-baht tourism fee faces a delay in implementation, beginning in the fourth quarter at the earliest, while the cancellation of Thailand Pass is expected from July 1, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Phuket eyes Saudi, Australian markets
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/06/2022
» Phuket tourism operators are banking on promising markets such as Australia and Saudi Arabia to support the industry during the low season.
Every cloud has a silver lining
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/05/2022
» As vaccination coverage ramps up and many countries move towards an endemic classification for the virus, seniors can hit the road again or relocate to preferred retirement destinations.
TAT banks on short-haul markets for off-peak season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/05/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is gearing up for a plan to bring back tourists from short-haul markets, particularly India, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, to build momentum for the off-peak season.