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Recovery held back by few flights
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/09/2022
» With international flights reaching only 40% of pre-pandemic levels, Thai tourism must wait for a clearer outlook, particularly with the government budget running dry, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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Nightlife eyes longer opening hours
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/08/2022
» Khao San Road could see night entertainment venues open until 4am after the government held talks with local businesses, as both sides try to maintain positive momentum for the upcoming high season.
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TCT says local industry lagging
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/08/2022
» Thai tourism is lagging behind neighbouring countries in terms of tourism development and practical solutions to cushion the impact of the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and economic setbacks, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
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Opening hours for entertainment venues to be revised
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/08/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Minister is planning to propose new opening hours for entertainment venues, allowing them to open until 4am to revitalise tourism sentiment during the upcoming high season.
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Operators awaiting B1.03bn stimulus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/07/2022
» The tourism industry is awaiting a marketing stimulus budget of around 1.03 billion baht to help generate 265 billion baht in tourism receipts as a booster for the local economy this year.
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Lack of flights, rising fuel costs mar revival
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/07/2022
» Insufficient inbound international flights and surging airfares are challenging the recovery arc for the Thai tourism industry as the country pins its hopes on the upcoming high season in its quest to welcome 10 million tourists this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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Proposal to ease visa rules put forward
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2022
» Tourism operators have reached an agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to propose a visa fee exemption for international arrivals and an eligibility extension for visitors from nations not requiring a visa to enter the country from 30 to 45 days during the second half of this year.
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China rumours raise tourism sector's hopes for bumper Q4
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/04/2022
» The tourism sector is upbeat about the Chinese market following hints emerging that outbound trips from the mainland might be allowed in the fourth quarter.
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Songkran despair mounts
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/03/2022
» With water splashing events banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, tourism operators face a challenge at the top two festival sites of Khao San Road and Chiang Mai as there is limited room to grow revenue amid soaring operational costs.
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Thailand offers aid to stranded tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/03/2022
» More than 7,000 tourists from Russia and Ukraine in Thailand are allowed to extend their visas without an application fee as the government is considering measures to offer humanitarian assistance to those affected by international flight cancellations.
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