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Sounding the alarm on zero-dollar tours
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/04/2023
» Fears are growing that the influx of Chinese visitors will lead to the return of questionable or illegal tourist practices.
Anutin: Chinese visitors won't face discrimination
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/01/2023
» Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has again said that any new Covid-related measures in Thailand will not discriminate against travellers from any country, including China.
Another alleged Chinese triad boss arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/12/2022
» Police arrested another alleged triad boss during raids in Bangkok and eight provinces on Wednesday, as the purge of Chinese gangs operating “grey businesses" in Thailand continued.
Angry Thai tourists want tour refunds
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/08/2022
» Some 67 Thai tourists filed complaints with the Tourism Department, asking tour operators to provide them with refunds of 1.4 million baht in total after entry into South Korea was denied.
Rise in number of Thais seeking work in South Korea
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/08/2022
» Outbound tour operators reported a spike in the number of illegal job seekers who travel on tour packages to South Korea and escape from the group as soon as they arrive.
Tourists delay foreign trips
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/04/2022
» Surging costs and a fragile economy are forcing travellers to delay their trips abroad, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Tour bubble plan in works
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/02/2022
» The government will open discussions to set up travel bubbles with China and Malaysia this month to attract more foreign visitors.
The Omicron factor
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/12/2021
» Since the new Omicron strain was designated a variant of concern by the World Health Organization on Nov 26, many countries have stopped loosening Covid-19 curbs.
Grand reopening hopes fade
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2021
» Businesses have responded cautiously to the plan to reopen Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists next month, as operators aren't confident they will be able to draw tourists back to the resort island due to the tough requirements for tourists.
The cost of reopening the country
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/10/2020
» What is the real cost for tourists when planning a trip to Thailand in the Covid-19 era?