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Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse

Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse

Thailand is receiving an influx of Russian visitors, with data showing monthly arrivals doubling in November and up nearly seven times from September, far outpacing rises from other countries in the run-up to peak travel season.
PM urges visa policy changes to facilitate foreign tourist entry

PM urges visa policy changes to facilitate foreign tourist entry

Thailand to collect $12 tourist fee from June

Thailand to collect $12 tourist fee from June

Visitors to Thailand to pay up to US$9 tourist fee

Visitors to Thailand to pay up to US$9 tourist fee

Foreign tourists arriving in Thailand by air will have to pay a fee of 300 baht (US$9) while those entering the country via water and land transport will be charged 150 baht each.
February 14, 2023 | 10:37 pm PT
Cambodia to allow Chinese tourists to make payments in yuan

Cambodia to allow Chinese tourists to make payments in yuan

Cambodia will allow Chinese tourists to pay for tourism services in yuan, instead of the Cambodian Riel or U.S. dollar as part of its policy to boost tourism recovery.
February 19, 2023 | 11:53 pm PT
Thai hotel association concerned about new tourist entry fee

Thai hotel association concerned about new tourist entry fee

The Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association has expressed concern that a new tourist entry fee policy scheduled to take effect from June will negatively impact the recovery of tourism.
February 20, 2023 | 01:10 am PT
Bali eyes $2M from tourist donations to preserve its natural environment

Bali eyes $2M from tourist donations to preserve its natural environment

Authorities in Indonesia's popular resort island of Bali are planning to collect Rp31.5 billion ($2.07 million) in tourist donations this year to preserve its culture and environment.
February 23, 2023 | 03:46 pm PT
Why Thailand has attracted more foreign tourists than Vietnam

Why Thailand has attracted more foreign tourists than Vietnam

A friendly visa policy and diverse entertainment services have made Thailand more attractive than Vietnam in the eyes of foreign tourists.
February 24, 2023 | 10:30 pm PT
Vietnam is more authentic while Thailand is better set up for tourism

Vietnam is more authentic while Thailand is better set up for tourism

After living in Thailand for 7 years and now in Vietnam for 8 years, I would say that both countries have pros and cons and the final decision depends on personal preferences.
March 1, 2023 | 06:56 pm PT
Thailand's 10-year visa could fetch 1 million applicants

Thailand's 10-year visa could fetch 1 million applicants

The Thai government expects its 10-year, multiple entry Long Term Residence visa program, will attract a million foreigners over five years as a boon to post-pandemic tourism and economic growth.
March 3, 2023 | 06:00 pm PT
Thai hotel operators expand investments as tourism recovers post Covid

Thai hotel operators expand investments as tourism recovers post Covid

Major hotel operators in Thailand have announced expansion plans amid a bright outlook for tourism as Southeast Asia's second largest economy expects 30 million foreign arrivals this year.
March 7, 2023 | 02:36 am PT
Indonesia arrests woman for nudity at sacred tree

Indonesia arrests woman for nudity at sacred tree

Indonesian authorities have detained a female tourist for photographing herself naked at a 700-year-old Kayu Putih tree in Bali.
April 13, 2023 | 06:26 pm PT
Indonesia to launch 10-year visa program to attract foreigners

Indonesia to launch 10-year visa program to attract foreigners

The Indonesian government has said it will introduce a ‘golden visa' program that allows foreigners to stay in the country for up to 10 years in an effort to boost economic growth.
June 2, 2023 | 11:00 pm PT
Malaysia has no plans to expand visa-on-arrival program

Malaysia has no plans to expand visa-on-arrival program

Malaysian Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said there are no plans to expand the visa-on-arrival program.
June 8, 2023 | 09:48 pm PT
Thailand to reduce visa approval time for Chinese tourists

Thailand to reduce visa approval time for Chinese tourists

Thailand has said it will halve the visa approval time for Chinese visitors to less than a week to ease travel from the world's largest outbound tourism market.
June 20, 2023 | 09:05 pm PT
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