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Temper your expectations
Business, Published on 09/05/2022
» On April 30, after the last inbound visitor went through the RT-PCR testing process at Phuket airport, it represented the culmination of a 10-month mission for the quarantine team at the terminal.
Operators upbeat on cuts
Business, Published on 23/04/2022
» Authorities say Thailand is on track to regain its spot as one of the world's top tourist destinations, with a goal of earning 1.5 trillion baht this year after the elimination of RT-PCR tests upon arrival and the Test & Go scheme from May 1.
Trade group urges movement on travel bubble schemes
Business, Published on 28/01/2022
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) says international arrivals may exceed 5 million this year if the government starts travel bubbles with Asian partners as the Test & Go scheme alone is not enough of an enticement for those who face quarantine upon their return.
Tourism groups urge PCR price cut
Business, Published on 21/01/2022
» Tourism operators want the government to reduce the cost of RT-PCR tests as all inbound travellers now must take two tests and book a hotel on the fifth day as part of new rules under the Test & Go scheme, effective from Feb 1.
Tourism trade wants test price cut
Business, Published on 20/01/2022
» Tourism operators want the government to reduce the cost of a RT-PCR test as all inbound travellers have to bear a higher cost from undergoing two tests and an additional compulsory hotel booking on the fifth day due to a new rule under the Test & Go scheme, effective from Feb 1.
Hotels cringe as 'Test & Go' withers
Business, Published on 22/12/2021
» Thai tourism is expected to hit a dead end after the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration decided to temporarily suspend the "Test & Go" scheme and freeze Thailand Pass approval for this scheme from today.
'Test & Go' rumour irking operators
Business, Published on 21/12/2021
» Tourism operators are crying foul over a proposal to scrap the "Test & Go" scheme, as an immediate change would affect the international market during the high season.
Extravaganza to cost up to B600m
Business, Published on 15/10/2021
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry expects to use a budget of 500-600 million baht to host twin concerts in Bangkok and Phuket after it was confirmed that two prominent artists -- 'Lisa' and Andrea Bocelli -- will perform to celebrate the country's reopening.
Reopening faces more hurdles
Business, Published on 27/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's vow on June 16 to reopen Thailand by mid-October can be deemed a failure as only a few islands are welcoming vaccinated foreigners.
India pinpointed for TAT tourism bonanza
Business, Published on 30/08/2021
» Thailand should grant Indian tourists permission to visit after Covid infections on the subcontinent improved significantly, as pent-up demand is starting to flood into other countries, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).