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Bangkok named world's top tourism city for 2024

Bangkok named world's top tourism city for 2024

Euromonitor International has named Bangkok the world's top tourism city in 2024 after it welcomed a record-breaking 32.4 million visitors.
Casinos could be game-changer for Thailand's tourism industry, Agoda CEO says

Casinos could be game-changer for Thailand's tourism industry, Agoda CEO says

Southeast Asia's largest economy welcomes over 9 million foreign tourists, highest since 2020

Southeast Asia's largest economy welcomes over 9 million foreign tourists, highest since 2020

Southeast Asia's second largest economy receives 19.7 million foreign tourists

Southeast Asia's second largest economy receives 19.7 million foreign tourists

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second largest economy after Indonesia, recorded 19.6 million foreign tourist arrivals from January to July 21 period, up 34% year-on-year, Reuters reported citing the Tourism Ministry.
July 23, 2024 | 03:18 pm PT
Thailand aims to attract over 40 million travelers next year

Thailand aims to attract over 40 million travelers next year

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced strategies to attract 40 million foreign tourists and generate 3.4 trillion baht (US$113.3 billion) in tourism revenue in 2025.
July 11, 2024 | 06:08 pm PT
Thailand extends visa exemption for Russian tourists until July

Thailand extends visa exemption for Russian tourists until July

The Thai government has decided to continue its visa waiver for Russian tourists until July as the regional tourism race heats up.
April 23, 2024 | 07:27 pm PT
Thailand on target to meet 25 million visitors in 2023

Thailand on target to meet 25 million visitors in 2023

Thailand welcomed 24,081,613 foreign tourists between Jan. 1 and Nov. 25, including 100,059 arrivals recorded in November alone, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced.
November 30, 2023 | 06:11 pm PT
Foreign arrivals to Thailand top 23 million

Foreign arrivals to Thailand top 23 million

The number of foreign arrivals to Thailand this year has surpassed the 23-million mark, generating a revenue of some 981.69 billion THB (US$27.65 billion).
November 15, 2023 | 10:28 pm PT
Singapore's tourism recovers in Q1

Singapore's tourism recovers in Q1

Singapore announced on Friday that it welcomed more than 2.9 million visitors in the first quarter of this year, about two-thirds of pre-Covid figures.
April 7, 2023 | 03:53 pm PT
Hanoi, HCMC rise in global city destination list

Hanoi, HCMC rise in global city destination list

Vietnam's two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, have made substantial improvements in this year's global ranking of the 100 best city destinations after the country fully reopened to international tourism.
December 19, 2022 | 03:24 pm PT
Thailand to welcome 10 millionth foreign tourist amid relaxed visa requirements

Thailand to welcome 10 millionth foreign tourist amid relaxed visa requirements

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, expects to welcome its 10 millionth foreign tourist of the year this Saturday, achieving its target after easing visa policies to revive tourism.
December 7, 2022 | 07:37 pm PT
Foreign visitors in Japan surge after tourism reopening

Foreign visitors in Japan surge after tourism reopening

The number of foreign visitors to Japan rose to nearly 500,000 in October, the first month it fully reopened to overseas visitors after more than two years of Covid restrictions.
November 16, 2022 | 08:12 pm PT
Vietnam eyes expansion of eligible countries for e-visa issuance

Vietnam eyes expansion of eligible countries for e-visa issuance

The government has sought recommendations from the tourism, foreign affairs and public security ministries for expanding the list of countries whose nationals can get visas online.
August 23, 2022 | 08:47 pm PT
Tourism industry insiders urge govt to ease visa requirements

Tourism industry insiders urge govt to ease visa requirements

Tourism industry insiders called on the government to expand the list of countries qualified for visa waivers and prolong visa-free stays to 30 days to lure more visitors to Vietnam.
August 18, 2022 | 04:32 am PT
Vietnam tourism remains focused on 5 million foreign arrivals

Vietnam tourism remains focused on 5 million foreign arrivals

Vietnam tourism will further exploit potential markets like India and boost campaigns in the U.S. and the E.U. to record 5 million foreign arrivals this year.
July 18, 2022 | 06:00 am PT
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