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Bright start for New Year arrivals from China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/01/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working towards increasing charter flights from secondary cities in China, while preparing to launch the first phase of the domestic "We Travel Together" subsidy, offering 1 million privileges in June.
Thailand preps for Korean arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/08/2024
» Thailand is expecting an influx of South Korean tourists during the six-day Chuseok holiday next month, maintaining momentum as Korean visitors are expected to record a new high of 2 million this year.
China visa deal sees bookings rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/03/2024
» As the permanent visa exemption between Thailand and China takes effect, airlines and tour operators reported a surge of bookings from Thai travellers during the Songkran holiday to May, with some routes containing more Thai passengers than Chinese.
Laos railway a boon for overland travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/11/2023
» The number of Chinese crossing to Thailand overland is expected to exceed 300,000 next year thanks to the China-Laos railway that should increase the tally, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TAT upbeat on obtaining full budget in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes its proposed budget for fiscal 2024 will not be cut as it attempts to drive a full recovery, generating 3 trillion baht in tourism income and increasing the GDP contribution to 25% by 2027.
The pride of Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2023
» Gender diversity is gaining momentum across the globe as the number of people who identify as LGBTQ grows, especially among Generation Z.
TAT to boost safety measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/05/2023
» With the number of Chinese visitors hitting 1 million, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tourist Police Bureau have committed to strengthening safety measures for travellers.
TAT eyes 1m Chinese visitors in October
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/05/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes the Chinese market can surge to 1 million arrivals per month in October, as occurred in 2019, thanks to increasing flight capacity and an influx of demand during high season, with e-visa issues resolved by that time.
TAT unfazed by giveaways
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2023
» Many countries in Asia recently announced giveaway campaigns to bolster their tourism industry, aiming to drive post-pandemic economic growth.
Ministry to probe attack on tourist
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is rushing to investigate a case involving a Chinese tourist who was assaulted by a travel agent in Phuket after the case went viral, but the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is still hoping to secure 7-8 million tourists from China this year as the first batch of tour groups touched down in the country on Monday.