International tourism
International tourism news in Thailand, including government regulations, travel policies, and industry trends.
- Economy News
Prominent economic think-tank welcomes November 1 re-opening plans
A leading economic research body says a planned re-opening to…
- World News
Bali re-opens, waits for international flights to resume
Bali has re-opened to foreign tourists, but international flights to…
- Tourism News
PM declares Thailand ready to re-open
The PM has declared that Thailand is ready to re-open,…
- Tourism News
Anutin opposes limiting quarantine-free re-opening to 10 countries
It appears there’s dissension amongst the ranks once more, as…
- Tourism News
Thai industry bodies encouraged by tourism re-opening plan
The chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries has welcomed…
- Covid-19 News
Health experts weigh in on risks of re-opening Thailand without quarantine
Following Monday night’s announcement by PM Prayut Chan-o-cha that Thailand…
- Tourism News
Opinion divided on proposed 500 baht tourism tax
A plan to impose a 500 baht “tourism tax” on…
- Phuket News
Phuket tourism operators banking on 5 billion baht recovery fund
Businesses on the resort island of Phuket are counting on…
- Phuket News
Phuket sandbox has welcomed 42,000 international arrivals since July 1
Since the launch of the Phuket sandbox scheme on July…
- World News
UK ditches “non-essential travel” alert for 32 countries, Thailand remains on red list
The British government has amended its advice to avoid non-essential…
- Tourism News
All countries now eligible for Thailand’s sandbox programme
The Thai government has got rid of its list of…
- Tourism News
Thailand to charge foreign arrivals 500 baht “tourism fee” from next year
Despite Thailand struggling to reboot its decimated tourism sector, the…
- Phuket News
Officials expect tens of billions of baht in Phuket tourism revenue in next 6 months
The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand expects Phuket…
- World News
Indonesian officials look to Phuket sandbox amid tentative re-opening plans for Bali
Tourism officials in Indonesia are monitoring the Phuket sandbox as…
- Tourism News
Government urged to clarify tourism marketing plan ahead of high season
Following the government’s decision to re-open a further 10 provinces…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor petitions Bangkok to end restaurant alcohol ban, bar closure order
The governor of Phuket has lodged a formal appeal for…
- Tourism News
Tourism operators slam government as re-opening postponed to November
Tourism operators have expressed frustration as Thailand’s re-opening is pushed…
- Bangkok News
Officials say Bangkok could re-open from November 1, if 70% are vaccinated
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has indicated that Bangkok…
- Phuket News
Phang Nga asks for tourists to be allowed travel directly from Phuket airport
Phang Nga’s tourism operators are urging the government to allow…
- Bangkok News
Governor says Bangkok will only re-open when safe to do so
The governor of Bangkok says 3 criteria need to be…
- Tourism News
Will it, won’t it? October re-opening in doubt as Anutin defers to medical experts
Thailand’s public health minister has responded to comments from top…
- World News
Bali eyes wealthy tourists, while considering a ban on backpackers
Travellers visiting Bali on a budget may have to haul…
- Tourism News
PM orders government officials to get ready for Thailand’s re-opening
The countdown is on to the October re-opening of Bangkok…
- Tourism News
Re-opening of Bangkok pushed back 2 weeks to reach 70% vaccination goal
Following a meeting between the Bangkok governor and the tourism…
- Tourism News
Covid or no Covid, October 1 re-opening going ahead – Tourism Minister
There will be no rowing back on the planned October…
- Pattaya News
Tourism Minister says Pattaya will become part of “Sandbox 7+7” extension
Pattaya’s forthcoming re-opening to foreign tourists will see it join…
- Tourism News
Quarantine, sealed routes may be ditched as government revises re-opening plan
Mandatory quarantine and sealed routes could be scrapped as officials…
- Koh Samui News
Samui relaxes re-opening rules following low tourist demand
The rules are being somewhat relaxed when it comes to…
- Tourism News
Survey shows over half of Thai hotels are considering closing due to low demand
A survey conducted by the Bank of Thailand and the…
- Hua Hin News
Hua Hin to re-open to international tourists from October 1
Hua Hin’s re-opening is still on track for October 1,…
