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Council downplays impact of planned special visas
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/09/2020
» Thailand cannot expect a big influx of tourists after the government launches a new visa scheme for long-term visitors, says a key trade group.
Airlines brace for end of state aid measures
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/09/2020
» Thai aviation faces a real threat in the fourth quarter when operating costs surge again after the government's aid measures end, while some carriers may not get the soft loans the prime minister has promised.
Special visa provisions prompt TAT inquiries
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/09/2020
» The special tourist visa (STV) scheme is starting to gain momentum as overseas offices under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) report high interest from tour agents.
Work permits for Thai Elite
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/09/2020
» Thailand Elite Card plans to add work permit privileges for members who invest US$1 million in Thailand, with the end of visa amnesty pushing member applications to a record high in August and September.
Hotels express mixed feelings about holidays
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/09/2020
» Hotel operators embraced the additional holidays in the fourth quarter announced on Tuesday by the cabinet but raised concerns about unequal opportunities for hotels in different tiers.
Thai Chamber of Commerce seeks visa amnesty for tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2020
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the government to extend the visa amnesty for 400,000 tourists here, while operators in Chiang Mai said more than 10,000 international tourists are helping to generate revenue in the province while borders remain closed.
Shaking off delay, tourism ministry promises tourists this month
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/10/2020
» Despite a delay in the first batch of tourists under the special tourist visa (STV), the Tourism and Sports Ministry vows to bring in 1,200 long-stay travellers in October.
TAT predicts B1.5tn in best case for 2021
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/10/2020
» Tourism could generate 1.5 trillion baht in revenue next year in the best-case scenario if market sentiment improves by April at the earliest, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Samui ready to petition for cheap flights
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/10/2020
» Tourism operators in Samui are preparing to urge the government to help lower flight costs for tourists, while more hotels have been approved for alternative local state quarantine (ALSQ) status, including a five-star cluster owned by one of the richest families in Thailand.
THA touts expat discounts
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/10/2020
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) is introducing a stimulus campaign targeting expatriates by offering a 1,000-baht discount on 5,000 room nights and urging the government to move an existing domestic campaign onto e-commerce platforms.