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Thailand rolls out measures to seek return of tourists

Thailand rolls out measures to seek return of tourists

Thailand is bolstering measures to "restart tourism" and expect to welcome 40 million foreign visitors in 2024 and earn 3.1 trillion baht (US$88 billion) in tourism revenue, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke announced on September 13.
Fire at Pattaya's floating market causes $1.4M in damage

Fire at Pattaya's floating market causes $1.4M in damage

A massive fire broke out at Pattaya Floating Market in Thailand's Chonburi province on Thursday evening, with initial damage estimated at 50 million baht (US$1.4 million).
September 8, 2023 | 12:22 am PT
Thai authorities fear crime with visa waiver

Thai authorities fear crime with visa waiver

Thailand's plan to waive visas for Chinese tourists this October has sparked concerns it could lead to increasing international crime in the Southeast Asian country.
September 7, 2023 | 06:00 pm PT
Vietnam's night-time activities are local, scarce: Thai expert

Vietnam's night-time activities are local, scarce: Thai expert

Vietnam still has too few night markets and lacks diverse night-time entertainment activities for foreign tourists, leaving its night-time economy "still young" compared to Thailand, a Thai tourism expert said.
September 7, 2023 | 05:31 am PT
Thailand considers extending tourist visas to 90 days

Thailand considers extending tourist visas to 90 days

The new government in Thailand is considering the extension of tourist visas from the current 30 to 90 days as it seeks ways to spur tourism.
September 1, 2023 | 02:31 am PT
Thai PM makes resort island first visit, seeks tourism boost

Thai PM makes resort island first visit, seeks tourism boost

Thailand's new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited the resort island of Phuket on Friday, a first official trip to underline plans to shore-up economic recovery by bolstering tourism, a key driver of growth.
August 25, 2023 | 06:31 pm PT
Phuket aims to be low-carbon eco-tourism destination

Phuket aims to be low-carbon eco-tourism destination

The island province of Phuket in southern Thailand is seeking to become a low-carbon destination, with future development plans focusing on waste management and lowering greenhouse emissions to promote eco-tourism.
August 25, 2023 | 12:26 am PT
China no longer Thailand's top tourist source due to visa issues

China no longer Thailand's top tourist source due to visa issues

China was not Thailand's top source for tourists in the first seven months of this year, mainly because of visa hassles.
August 14, 2023 | 06:19 pm PT
Thailand promotes food tourism

Thailand promotes food tourism

Thailand plans to hold the world's first "Kaphrao Grand Prix" in Bangkok to showcase the authentic Thai dish to foreign travelers and increase local ingredient exports.
August 11, 2023 | 06:45 pm PT
Thailand simplifies visa procedures to attract visitors

Thailand simplifies visa procedures to attract visitors

Thailand will reduce approval time and required documents to simplify its visa application procedures as an effort to attract more foreign visitors, said a government official on August 10.
August 10, 2023 | 05:53 pm PT
Nigerian man arrested in Thailand after overstaying for three years

Nigerian man arrested in Thailand after overstaying for three years

Immigration authorities on Thailand’s Phuket Island have arrested a Nigerian for overstaying his visa as part of efforts to crack down on foreigners staying illegally in the country.
August 5, 2023 | 05:18 am PT
Thailand targets 2 million Russian tourists next year as flights increase

Thailand targets 2 million Russian tourists next year as flights increase

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has set a target of receiving 2 million Russian visitors next year, double this year’s target, driven by the increase in regular flights.
July 26, 2023 | 08:58 pm PT
Thailand declares July 31 holiday to make it 6 in a row, boost tourism

Thailand declares July 31 holiday to make it 6 in a row, boost tourism

Thailand has declared a special government holiday on July 31 to offer people six days of uninterrupted holidays as part of efforts to spur tourism.
July 25, 2023 | 11:19 pm PT
Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia as China's reopening falters

Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia as China's reopening falters

Indian tourists are streaming into Southeast Asia, cementing the world most populous country's position as a key growth market for a travel and tourism sector that is feeling the pinch of China's slower-than-expected re-opening.
July 16, 2023 | 07:39 pm PT
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