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Japan remains a favourite among Thai travellers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/01/2026
» After securing more than 40 million foreign arrivals for the first time in 2025, Japan is expected to continue attracting Thai travellers this year despite a possible three‑fold increase in the departure tax to ¥3,000, though high airfares remain a factor to monitor.
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.
Unravelling the allure of Japan to Thais
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/09/2024
» The number of tourist arrivals to Japan this year consistently hit record highs, with more than 3 million visitors to the country per month from March to July.
Thai tourists still headed to Taiwan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/04/2024
» Thai tourists appear to be unfazed by Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years and a string of quakes in Japan, as they intend to take planned trips during the Songkran holiday.
Tourism clash sparks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/06/2023
» A crack in Thailand's tourism industry has become more apparent after the country's seven major tourism associations recently resigned from the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), preparing to revive the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) in an effort to adjust the balance of power.
Departure tax proposed
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/05/2023
» Thai outbound travellers and foreign permanent residents in Thailand have been asked for their opinion on a government departure tax of 1,000 baht in an attempt to prevent locals from spending excessively abroad, with the Revenue Department announcing online public hearings this week.
Cannabis issue still causing jitters
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/05/2023
» Since the government legalised cannabis on June 9, 2022 by removing the plant from the list of prohibited narcotics, the tourism sector was expected to reap a windfall as Thailand was the first country in Asia to allow hemp consumption for certain purposes, other than recreational use.
Operators upbeat after HK eases rules
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/12/2022
» Outbound tourism operators are optimistic about the market as Hong Kong announced a further relaxation of rules for individual travellers from Wednesday.
Travel agents urge region to reopen
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/12/2022
» Ongoing travel restrictions and entry requirements in some countries are the most critical obstacles to expanding the tourism sector, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Weaker baht hits travel
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/09/2022
» Outbound Thai travel is expected to stay subdued as a result of the weak baht, poor purchasing power and cryptocurrency losses, despite the reopening of Japan and Taiwan.