Indian tourists

  • Thailand NewsIndian tourists get visa-free entry with extended stays in Thailand

    Indian tourists get visa-free entry with extended stays in Thailand

    In a major move sure to excite Indian travellers, Thailand has indefinitely extended visa-free entry for Indian tourists, allowing them to stay for up to 60 days. Previously set to expire on November 11, the visa-free policy will now remain a permanent feature, making Thailand’s stunning beaches, vibrant cities, and rich cultural attractions more accessible than ever, reported India Today,…

  • Thailand NewsIndian tourists arrested in Pattaya for stealing camera battery

    Indian tourists arrested in Pattaya for stealing camera battery

    Pattaya Tourist Police apprehended two Indian tourists on their first day in Thailand for allegedly stealing a camera battery and then strolling along Walking Street. Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyapong Ensan, Chief of Pattaya Tourist Police, along with other officers, arrested yesterday, September 5, at 5.16am two Indian nationals, identified as 29 year old Abhishek and 28 year old Akash (surnames…

  • Business NewsThailand raises Indian target to 2.4 million with visa-free policy

    Thailand raises Indian target to 2.4 million with visa-free policy

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised its target for Indian tourist arrivals from 2.3 to 2.4 million this year, driven by the recently introduced visa-free policy for Indian nationals. This visa waiver programme, which allows 60-day visa-free stays, extends to citizens of 93 countries and will last until November 2024. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool announced that Indian arrivals…

  • Thailand NewsThailand sees 60% rise in Indian tourists with new visa-free policy

    Thailand sees 60% rise in Indian tourists with new visa-free policy

    Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced the success of a visa-free policy for Indian tourists, effective from May 11 to November 11. This initiative aims to boost tourism and stimulate Thailand’s economy. Bookings by Indian tourists surged by 60% between 2022 and last year, according to Airbnb. Searches for accommodations in Thailand by Indian tourists increased by over 200% during…

  • Pattaya NewsSuvarnabhumi Airport uncovers shocking wild animal smuggling operation

    Suvarnabhumi Airport uncovers shocking wild animal smuggling operation

    In an episode that shook Suvarnabhumi International Airport on March 5, a remarkable seizure of 87 wild animals was carried out. The operation was a joint effort by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Customs Office, and other pertinent authorities. This intervention unfolded when airport security personnel caught sight of these creatures, secreted away within eight pieces…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya beach brawl erupts between Indian tourists and Thai locals (video)

    Pattaya beach brawl erupts between Indian tourists and Thai locals (video)

    In Pattaya, a group of Indian tourists and some Thai locals broke into a fight in the middle of the road at Pattaya beach on December 28. A viral video has been shared online shows the brawl involving sticks, belts, bottles, and even ladles, causing pandemonium and traffic mayhem. The one-minute footage, spreading like wildfire across social media, unveils a…

  • Thailand NewsIndian tourist influx in Thailand surpasses expectations due to visa exemptions

    Indian tourist influx in Thailand surpasses expectations due to visa exemptions

    A significant influx of Indian tourists has been recorded in Thailand, reaching an impressive 1.5 million so far this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This figure surpasses the authority’s initial target, thanks to a newly introduced visa exemption scheme for Indian travellers. TAT’s Executive Director of ASEAN, South Asia, and South Pacific Region, Patsee Permvongsenee, disclosed…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Thailand: Fatal crash in Chumphon kills two Indian tourists

    South Thailand: Fatal crash in Chumphon kills two Indian tourists

    A collision in Tha Sae district of Chumphon led to the deaths of two Indian tourists and severe injuries to five others, including four Indian nationals and a Thai driver, today, December 9. The ill-fated van they were travelling in crashed into the back of a truck, leading to this catastrophic event. The crash took place near the kilometre marker…

  • Pattaya NewsFire at renowned Pattaya hotel triggers panic among Indian tourists

    Fire at renowned Pattaya hotel triggers panic among Indian tourists

    Pattaya, a beautiful city known for its beaches and nightlife, was shaken by an unfortunate incident yesterday. A fire broke out at a well-renowned hotel nestled on Soi 4 in the bustling area of Central Pattaya, Nongprue sub-district, Chon Buri province. The fire, which started at approximately 6am, led to a wave of panic amongst the guests, with a large…

  • Business NewsThai PM’s ‘spice of life’ plan: Srettha Thavisin to boost Thai-Indian tourism in Modi meet

    Thai PM’s ‘spice of life’ plan: Srettha Thavisin to boost Thai-Indian tourism in Modi meet

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his impending visit to India, scheduled for later this year, with an agenda to discuss boosting Indian tourism in Thailand with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders aim to resolve ongoing issues with visa application procedures and achieve approval for a visa-free policy for Indian tourists. Srettha told the media yesterday that he…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya gears up for 600,000 Indian tourists this Year

    Pattaya gears up for 600,000 Indian tourists this Year

    At least 600,000 Indian tourists are anticipated to visit Pattaya this year, returning the visitor numbers to levels similar to those prior to the pandemic, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Anoma Vongyai, director of TAT’s Pattaya office, revealed that over 900,000 Indian tourists travelled to Thailand in the year preceding the pandemic, with approximately 600,000 of them…

  • World NewsThrilling Thailand package: A cheap holiday deal for Indian tourists

    Thrilling Thailand package: A cheap holiday deal for Indian tourists

    The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd., (IRCTC) has launched a budget-friendly tour getaway for Indian travellers called the Thrilling Thailand package. The package includes a six-day tour of Pattaya and Bangkok, starting on April 25. The Thrilling Thailand package includes breakfast and dinner for all days, and holidaymakers will depart from Jayprakash Narayan International Airport or Patna, and…

  • World NewsIndian tourists cancel Thailand trips after govt impose Covid test

    Indian tourists cancel Thailand trips after govt impose Covid test

    The Thai Hotels Association last night reported that tourists from India are cancelling trips to Thailand in their droves after their government insisted that returning travellers produce a negative Covid-19 test before reentering the country. The new mandate has come as a shock to Indian holidaymakers as the rest of the world contemplates what to do with returning Chinese tourists.…

  • Visa InformationE-visa and visa drop boxes in India will help tourism

    E-visa and visa drop boxes in India will help tourism

    Malaysia has just passed the one million mark for tourists entering Thailand, and officials are eyeing India as the next million-tourists source and hope that introducing e-visas will help. With more airlines planning to launch new routes from various cities in India to Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expect the number of Indian travellers entering Thailand to continue…

  • Pattaya NewsPrime suspect in Pattaya’s thefts against Indian tourists arrested

    Prime suspect in Pattaya’s thefts against Indian tourists arrested

    There’s been a major development in the chaos this year around thieves stealing from Indian tourists in Pattaya. One of the prime suspects has been arrested on August 15, police reported yesterday. Tourist Police Colonel Somchai Theerapatphaisarn said the suspect, named Frame, is a transgender individual. Somchai said Frame had fled to Bangkok, and they have allegedly confessed to multiple…

  • Pattaya NewsIndian tourist in Pattaya claims his wallet with 17,000 baht stolen

    Indian tourist in Pattaya claims his wallet with 17,000 baht stolen

    In the continuing plague of Indian tourists claiming they had high-value items stolen from them on the streets of Pattaya late at night, an Indian tourist reported that his wallet, along with 17,000 baht inside, was stolen by a transgender person. The 29 year old tourist said that he was in Central Pattaya last night at around 1am when someone…

  • Crime NewsAnother Indian tourist reported gold necklace stolen in Pattaya

    Another Indian tourist reported gold necklace stolen in Pattaya

    In what has become an all-too-familiar story, Pattaya Police announced that an Indian tourist reported that a transgender woman stole his 30,000 baht gold necklace. The theft is the latest in a rash of gold necklace thefts being reported by Indian tourists in Pattaya, and occasionally Phuket. The victim this time was a 43 year old Indian man who says…

  • Tourism NewsThailand tourism: India No.1 country sending tourists

    Thailand tourism: India No.1 country sending tourists

    The government has been extremely focused on tourism numbers and recovery in the post-pandemic world and the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration reported that 2.2 million visitors have entered Thailand so far this year, over 10% of them from India. More travellers have come from India in the first half of this year than any other country in the world.…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya police make more promises to stop gold theft against Indian tourists

    Pattaya police make more promises to stop gold theft against Indian tourists

    Police are making more promises to end Pattaya’s problem with gold theft against Indian tourists. This news follows a string of incidents where thieves have snatched gold necklaces from Indian travellers in recent months. Suspects often flirt with the tourists and touch them, asking them to come to their hotel with them. Victims often realise they have been robbed after…

  • Thailand video news“Curb your enthusiasm: Thailand gets real over tourism” | GMT

    “Curb your enthusiasm: Thailand gets real over tourism” | GMT

    Tourism operators are quite calm about the current situation in Thailand and are playing down the over optimistic coming tourism statistics being thrown around. The signs of the times, billboard advertisements are doing poorly. We look at the current real estate trends in Phuket and talk to developed Doug Ferguson about his development Trichada. Maya Bay close again and more…

  • Thailand video newsThai tourism to recover drastically by next year? | GMT

    Thai tourism to recover drastically by next year? | GMT

    Thailand’s PM has pushed back the introduction of a 300 baht ‘entry fee’ for tourists. Thai PM expects tourism to recover to half of pre-pandemic levels by next year. Phuket is counting down to declaring Covid-19 an endemic disease. Thailand’s press freedom ranking improves this year. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand

  • Tourism NewsThai PM endorses India travel bubble in bid to boost international tourism

    Thai PM endorses India travel bubble in bid to boost international tourism

    A travel bubble arrangement between Thailand and India has received the backing of PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, as officials look to revive foreign tourism in the kingdom. The Bangkok Post reports that government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana says the travel pact between the 2 countries has also been endorsed by Thailand’s public and private sectors. In the pre-Covid days, Thailand welcomed nearly…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya tourism officials pin hopes on proposed travel bubble with India

    Pattaya tourism officials pin hopes on proposed travel bubble with India

    Pattaya is looking to India to salvage what’s left of tourism during the forthcoming low season, as Thailand plans a travel bubble with the South Asian nation. According to a Bangkok Post report, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is preparing a marketing plan targeting would-be visitors from India. The country is one of the few short-haul markets that doesn’t require…

  • Thailand NewsThailand hopeful to draw Indian tourists with new travel bubble

    Thailand hopeful to draw Indian tourists with new travel bubble

    Ah yes, another travel bubble proposal. This time with India. Thailand hopes to fix its plundered tourism economy by drawing in more Indian tourists with a new plan between the two countries known as the Thai-Indian Air Travel Bubble. A spokesperson for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said the ATB will give extra convenience to people travelling between Thailand…

  • Tourism NewsGoFlight resumes Indian flight to Phuket this week

    GoFlight resumes Indian flight to Phuket this week

    India has relaunched direct flights to Phuket with budget airline GoFirst flying from Delhi to Phuket with 187 Indian tourists onboard its inaugural flight. The first flight landed on Saturday and marked the return of what had previously been Phuket’s fastest-growing tourist demographic before the Covid-19 pandemic. Airport staff met the arriving travellers with gift bags and a welcome banner.…

  • Thailand video newsThailand Top Stories | PM to host unity dinner, MP fights to keep seat on panel | November 11

    Thailand Top Stories | PM to host unity dinner, MP fights to keep seat on panel | November 11

    Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Thailand focuses tourism on first-time visitors and India, Palang Pracharath MP fights to keep seat on panel, Thousands protest Covid restrictions in New Zealand, Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to launch a vaccinated travel lane

  • Tourism NewsThailand focuses tourism on first-time visitors and India

    Thailand focuses tourism on first-time visitors and India

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand has expanded its target demographic a bit in its plan to reinvigorate the tourist economy in the country. The new plan the TAT is embracing is to focus not just on the so-called “high quality” tourists, but also to chase first-time visitors to Thailand. Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn is confident and hopeful,…

  • Tourism NewsIndian community call for their country to be added to Thailand’s low-risk list

    Indian community call for their country to be added to Thailand’s low-risk list

    Indians are urging the Thai government to add India to the list of low-risk countries for Thailand’s November 1 re-opening. The Bangkok Post reports that the Indian community in Thailand have pointed out how much they can contribute to the economy. The plea comes as Thailand prepares to re-open with minimal quarantine for vaccinated visitors from 46 approved countries. While…

  • Thailand NewsThailand looks to Indian visitors celebrating Diwali to compensate for lack of Chinese visitors

    Thailand looks to Indian visitors celebrating Diwali to compensate for lack of Chinese visitors

    Thai officials are hoping to capitalise on the upcoming Hindu festival of lights, also known as Diwali, to get Indian tourists into the country and bolster the stagnant tourism sector. The Bangkok Post notes that this expectation is also seen as a way of compensating for a lack of Chinese tourists. Diwali will begin in early November, which coincides with…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya tourism focusing on Russian and Indian travellers

    Pattaya tourism focusing on Russian and Indian travellers

    Chinese travellers have been the bread-and-butter for Pattaya tourism, but with Covid-19 restrictions, The Pattaya Business and Tourism Association is focusing on Indian and Russian tourists instead for the planned reopening on October 1. The president of the PBTA had announced that while other cities and provinces have postponed reopening plans, Pattaya stands ready to reopen to international travellers in…