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New platform to host Thai tourism services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
Call for longer Phuket nightlife hours
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2023
» Phuket tourism operators have asked the government to extend the operating hours of entertainment venues for at least three months to monitor the outcome, allocating enough personnel to ensure tourism safety.
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.
China key to aviation's recovery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/01/2023
» Asia-Pacific aviation could see faster recovery in terms of passengers this year, fuelled by China's reopening, as well as achieving a small profit in 2024, while pent-up demand from the mainland could help compensate slowing Western markets, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Operators predict Thailand to draw 20m visitors in 2023
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/01/2023
» Thailand is expected to attract more than 20 million foreign arrivals this year after securing 11.8 million in 2022, according to the newly re-elected president of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Agents hold breath on China view
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2022
» Chinese visitors could reach 3-5 million next year if travel restrictions are lifted, but travel agents on the mainland are still struggling with preparations, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
TAT hopeful event can woo China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit is an opportunity to promote the country as a preferred tourism destination.
Thai Airways fleet undergoing resurgence
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/11/2022
» Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc, the country's flag carrier, says 60% of the aircraft in its pre-pandemic fleet have now resumed service following a surge in the number of people travelling, adding that the airline plans to gradually deploy nine more aircraft next year.
Hong Kong travel demand to revive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/11/2022
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is anticipating growth of the outbound tourism market after Hong Kong became the latest destination to allow tour groups to visit with fewer restrictions.
Japan the top market for Thai tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2022
» Late last month, after a period of more than two years, some good news arrived at last for Thai tourists, after the main Asian outbound markets -- Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan -- announced the full reopening of their borders.