International tourism
International tourism news in Thailand, including government regulations, travel policies, and industry trends.
- Tourism News
Tourism jobs continue to be lost – nearly 1 million in 2021
It’s easy to look scornfully at the government and tourism…
- Phuket News
Phuket re-opens Thursday, hotels ready and waiting to welcome foreign guests
As the southern island of Phuket gets ready to re-open…
- Phuket News
Phuket officials in last-minute scramble to fix sandbox hiccups
The president of the Phuket Tourist Association says clarity is…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor outlines plans to track and trace foreign arrivals
The governor of Phuket says the authorities and provincial officials…
- Tourism News
Hotel platform predicts increasing demand for holidays in Thailand
With just days to go before Phuket re-opens, and talks…
- Phuket News
It’s happening: Phuket sandbox approved by Cabinet
It’s been talked about until the buffalo came home –…
- Tourism News
TAT thinking up ways quarantine might be relaxed for tourists returning from Thailand
The ever-inventive Tourism Authority of Thailand is looking at ways…
- Tourism News
Hotel association survey shows average occupancy at around 6%
A survey carried out by the Thai Hotels Association shows…
- Phuket News
Over 300 Phuket businesses awarded SHA Plus accreditation ahead of re-opening
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has declared the southern island…
- Krabi News
Krabi hotels pin hopes on Phuket sandbox success
Hotel operators in the southern province of Krabi will be…
- Tourism News
Tourism bodies concerned vaccination uncertainty will disrupt re-opening
Earlier this week, Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, pledged to re-open…
- Phuket News
TAT asked to make changes to Phuket sandbox before submitting for final approval
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has been asked to make…
- Phuket News
Location-tracking wristbands and punishments for escapees: Phuket gets ready to welcome vaccinated tourists
As the date of Phuket’s re-opening to vaccinated foreign tourists…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor asks for funds for tourist tracking app
We’re not sure of the exact date when the Phuket…
- Tourism News
Tourism Authority of Thailand predicts 3 million tourists in 2021
In their ever-optimistic estimations, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has…
- Tourism News
Thai travel agents say ongoing third wave means no return of Chinese tourists for now
The Association of Thai Travel Agents says the ongoing reporting…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai applies to implement sandbox re-opening from August 1
Officials in the northern province of Chiang Mai will be…
- Phuket News
Confidence low in Phuket as sandbox hopes marred by rules and restrictions
As Phuket prepares for its July 1 re-opening to vaccinated…
- Tourism News
Tourism operators pinning hopes on vaccine rollout
Thailand’s tourism operators are pinning all their hopes on the…
- Tourism News
PM to chair meeting on Thailand’s re-opening as Phuket officials demand clarity
The Centre for Economic Situation Administration will today discuss plans…
- Phuket News
TAT outlines rules for Phuket re-opening | VIDEO
So, here they are, the dos and don’ts for all…
