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TAT targets 2.2m Russian arrivals next year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2024
» The Russian inbound market should reach a new high of 2.2 million arrivals next year, thanks to the 60-day visa-free scheme, while the shortage of aircraft among Russian airlines would continue to hamper the market, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Long-haul tourist market unfazed by Mideast war
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/05/2024
» War in the Middle East has not disrupted the flow of long-haul travellers, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Tourism banking on Russia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/12/2022
» Before Covid-19, Russian tourists were among the top source markets for the local tourism industry.
Russian revolution surprises operators
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/11/2022
» An unexpected surge in visitors from the Russian market during the cool season has tourism operators scrambling to cope after supply ground to a halt for several years during the pandemic, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Phuket airport sees flight uptick
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/10/2022
» PHUKET: Phuket airport expects to see more than 30,000 passengers per day during high season, starting this month.
Aeroflot set to resume flights to Phuket
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/07/2022
» Hope is being regained that Thai tourism can attract 1 million Russian tourists this year as Aeroflot will resume direct flights to Phuket this winter after a pause of several months due to the Russian-Ukraine conflict.
Thousands of Russians scramble to leave Thailand as sanctions hit
AFP, Published on 13/03/2022
» Thousands of Russian tourists in Thailand are struggling to find a route home, officials said Sunday, as international sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine hit holidaymakers.
Call for surcharge on domestic flights
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/03/2022
» The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) is urging the government to let them add a fuel surcharge onto tickets for domestic flights, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to push up oil prices.
War starts to take a toll on Thailand's Russian tourism market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/03/2022
» Thai tourism faces another obstacle on its path to recovery as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is starting to impact this year's market.
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.