Tourism Authority of Thailand

  • Covid-19 NewsThailand Pass could be dropped on July 1
    leahThursday, June 9, 2022
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    Thailand Pass could be dropped on July 1

    ‘Thailand Pass’ could be scrapped completely on July 1, according to Thailand’s tourism minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan. The fate of Thailand Pass will be decided at the next meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, next Friday on June 17. Thailand Pass was already dropped for Thai nationals on June 1, but foreigners flying into the kingdom are…

  • Pattaya News5 million Indian tourists in Pattaya this year?
    Tara AbhasakunWednesday, June 8, 2022
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    5 million Indian tourists in Pattaya this year?

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand is making optimistic predictions about Indian tourists arriving in the Kingdom, this time in Pattaya! TAT officials announced yesterday that TAT expects 5 million tourists to visit Pattaya by the end of this 2022. Just last week, TAT said that its goal for the number of Indian tourists in Thailand overall was 3,000 per day…

  • Tourism NewsAnother tourism goal for Thailand – 3,000 Indian tourists a day
    Tara AbhasakunSunday, June 5, 2022
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    Another tourism goal for Thailand – 3,000 Indian tourists a day

    Thailand’s tourism authorities seem to announce a new goal every day. While the Tourism Authority of Thailand is aiming for Saudi and Australian tourists in Phuket, TAT has also announced a goal last week for Thailand as a whole: 3,000 Indian tourists a day. The TAT is aiming to meet its goal through various promotional campaigns and special travel incentives.…

  • Tourism NewsAfter Middle East, Thailand’s TAT brings tourism road show to Europe
    Tara AbhasakunThursday, June 2, 2022
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    After Middle East, Thailand’s TAT brings tourism road show to Europe

    After the Tourism Authority of Thailand travelled to Saudi Arabia in a roadshow last month, the TAT has now brought its tourism campaign to Europe. From May 23-25, the TAT travelled to 3 European countries to promote its campaign “Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters”. The campaign promotes medical tourism, beaches, and shopping in Thailand. In the European roadshow,…

  • Tourism NewsThailand tourism authorities expect 1 million arrivals per month starting June
    Tara AbhasakunSunday, May 22, 2022
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    Thailand tourism authorities expect 1 million arrivals per month starting June

    Thailand’s tourism authorities say their goal for the number of foreign arrivals in Thailand is expected to happen earlier than they predicted it would. The Tourism Authority of Thailand previously said it expected 1 million tourists per month to arrive in Thailand between October and December, leading up to the high season. But now, the TAT says Thailand should reach…

  • Thailand NewsThailand sets sights on “wealthy foreign tourists” to recover economy
    Petch PetpailinFriday, May 20, 2022
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    Thailand sets sights on “wealthy foreign tourists” to recover economy

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand, or TAT, is again going to target “wealthy group of tourists” as it works out its marketing plan as it contributes to the recovery the Thai economy following a 2 year hiatus due to closed borders and restrictions. The TAT claims that, focussing on the “rich groups”, 1.93 trillion baht will be generated in 2024…

  • Tourism NewsThailand to welcome one millionth tourist this year by end of May
    leahTuesday, May 17, 2022
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    Thailand to welcome one millionth tourist this year by end of May

    Thailand expects its one millionth foreign tourist this year to arrive by the end of May, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The kingdom has seen a sharp increase in tourists since the Test & Go programme and other entry requirements were scrapped at the start this month. However, the current influx of tourists still has nothing on pre-pandemic…

  • Tourism NewsTourism officials aiming for 80 million domestic trips in first half of 2022
    Maya TaylorTuesday, May 17, 2022
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    Tourism officials aiming for 80 million domestic trips in first half of 2022

    With Covid infections going down, the hopes of tourism officials are going up, according to a Bangkok Post report. Thapanee Kiatphaibool from the Tourism Authority of Thailand is feeling optimistic about domestic travel this year. She says the TAT expects around 80 million domestic trips to be undertaken in the first half of 2022. “The TAT aims to tally 40…

  • EventsPhuket hotels association launches “Absolutely fabulous online travel sale” to fund scholarships for talented local youngsters
    Bill BarnettSunday, May 1, 2022
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    Phuket hotels association launches “Absolutely fabulous online travel sale” to fund scholarships for talented local youngsters

    Phuket Hotels Association, the nonprofit organisation of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image of Phuket, is inviting members of the public to take part in its “Absolutely Fabulous Online Travel Sale” – an online silent auction with great prizes that will fund scholarships for talented young people in Phuket. This forms part of the Phuket Hotels Association Benefit (PHAB)…

  • Tourism NewsThailand tourism authorities want to attract 1 million tourists a month in final quarter
    Tara AbhasakunSaturday, April 30, 2022
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    Thailand tourism authorities want to attract 1 million tourists a month in final quarter

    Things are looking up for Thailand’s tourism sector as several entry restrictions are set to ease tomorrow (Sunday). On April 25, it was reported that 713,183 international travellers had arrived in Thailand this year, more than 50% actual tourists. Now, the Tourism Authority of Thailand reportedly hopes to attract at least 1 million tourists every month heading into the next…

  • Tourism NewsTourism Authority of Thailand sticking to target of 300,000 visitors a month
    Maya TaylorWednesday, April 27, 2022
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    Tourism Authority of Thailand sticking to target of 300,000 visitors a month

    With a glass half-full in one hand, and a calculator in the other, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is confident the country will see 300,000 tourists a month – potentially more towards the end of the year. Yuthasak Supasorn says his agency will meet with tourism operators on April 29, to discuss promotional strategies for the international market. He remains…

  • Thailand NewsTourism to Thailand is increasing, but still has nothing on pre-pandemic levels
    leahMonday, April 25, 2022
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    Tourism to Thailand is increasing, but still has nothing on pre-pandemic levels

    As entry restrictions into Thailand continue to ease, tourists are trickling back into the kingdom. Numbers of foreign arrivals are high compared to last year, but numbers are still low when compared with pre-pandemic levels. Tourism is expected to increase further from May 1, when tourists will no longer have to undergo any pre-travel or on-arrival Covid tests, and unvaccinated…

  • Songkran NewsSongkran: Where to celebrate the Thai New Year in Thailand 2022
    ThaigerThursday, April 14, 2022
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    Songkran: Where to celebrate the Thai New Year in Thailand 2022

    Despite the lack of official water fights this year, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Songkran 2022 in Thailand. Events in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Songkhla, Chiang Mai, Samut Prakan and other major cities have been organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, or the TAT, in line with Covid-19 prevention measures. So put the water gun down and take…

  • Thailand NewsThailand tourism authorities target India to offset lack of Chinese tourists
    Tara AbhasakunSaturday, April 9, 2022
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    Thailand tourism authorities target India to offset lack of Chinese tourists

    A deputy governor of marketing from the Tourism Authority of Thailand says Indian tourists are important for offsetting the loss of Chinese tourists in Thailand, as the TAT aims to attract 500,000 Indian tourists this year. The marketing governor said ever since an air travel bubble started with India last month, Thailand has already seen around 600 Indian arrivals per…

  • World NewsThailand promotes tourism packages to attract 1 million Southeast Asian tourists
    Jay ShineThursday, April 7, 2022
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    Thailand promotes tourism packages to attract 1 million Southeast Asian tourists

    As countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region ease their pandemic-era travel restrictions and reopen their borders, Thailand aims to take advantage of the resumed international flights. By the end of the year, Thailand hopes to attract some 1.75 million international tourists via short-haul flights, with more than a million coming from Southeast Asian counties alone. To reach their international tourism target,…

  • EventsCreamfields Festival is coming to Thailand
    ThaigerWednesday, April 6, 2022
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    Creamfields Festival is coming to Thailand

    Get your rave gear ready because one of the world’s most prestigious electronic dance music festivals is coming to Thailand next month. The UK’s Creamfields Festival will take place in Pattaya from May 28-29 and the line up so far doesn’t disappoint. Early bird tickets are sold out, so if you want to attend the festival, be prepared when the…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket tourism official reports low number of calls to Russian, Ukrainian helpline
    Maya TaylorTuesday, March 15, 2022
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    Phuket tourism official reports low number of calls to Russian, Ukrainian helpline

    An official from the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Phuket office says most Russian and Ukrainian tourists on the southern island appear to be “coping”. Nanthasiri Ronasiri says there have not been that many calls to a hotline set up specifically to help tourists stranded by cancelled flights or facing financial problems as a result of sanctions on Russia. Russia’s invasion…

  • Thailand TravelTourism officials plan Saudi visit to attract Middle Easter travellers to Thailand
    Tara AbhasakunSunday, March 13, 2022
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    Tourism officials plan Saudi visit to attract Middle Easter travellers to Thailand

    In the wake of both the Chinese and Russian tourist taps being turned off, Thai tourism officials are planning to travel to Saudi Arabia with a goal of attracting 200,000-500,000 Middle Eastern tourists to Thailand this year. The Thai tourism ministry and Tourism Authority frequently run travel roadshows around the world as part of an ongoing marketing program to push…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Travel rules to ease in Thailand? Prisoners drinking hand sanitiser
    Thaiger VideoFriday, March 11, 2022
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    Thailand News Today | Travel rules to ease in Thailand? Prisoners drinking hand sanitiser

    A government spokesman has confirmed that Thailand will remain neutral on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The spokesman said due to the threat by Covid-19, Thailand doesn’t want any international conflict to worsen the public health crisis. He also restated what foreign ministers have said, that all parties should exercise “maximum restraint”. He stressed that PM Prayut has supported a policy of…

  • Tourism NewsTourism officials not bothered by US advice to citizens to avoid travel to Thailand
    Maya TaylorThursday, March 10, 2022
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    Tourism officials not bothered by US advice to citizens to avoid travel to Thailand

    Tourism officials have shrugged off a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice which advised citizens to avoid travel to Thailand. Earlier this week, the US CDC added Thailand to its list of Level 4 countries, due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation in the kingdom. However, Yuthasak Supasorn from the Tourism Authority of Thailand says that won’t make much…

  • Phuket NewsCall centre set up to help Ukrainian and Russian tourists in Phuket
    ThaigerWednesday, March 9, 2022
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    Call centre set up to help Ukrainian and Russian tourists in Phuket

    With a number of Russian and Ukrainian expats and tourists in Phuket, a call centre has been set up in the island province to help those who may need assistance during the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Those who need assistance can call 0939372086 or 0948191124. A local tourism official says the centre is prepared to help Ukrainians and…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Thai govt assists Ukrainian and Russian tourists
    Thaiger VideoTuesday, March 8, 2022
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    Thailand News Today | Thai govt assists Ukrainian and Russian tourists

    The Thai government says over 7,000 Ukrainian and Russian tourists affected by flight cancellations will be allowed to extend their visas free of charge. It’s one of a number of measures officials are implementing to help visitors stranded as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Other measures potentially include offering shelter and access to a Chinese payment platform. The…

  • Thailand NewsTAT launches “Holideals” travel promotions with digital tokens as payment
    Petch PetpailinThursday, March 3, 2022
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    TAT launches “Holideals” travel promotions with digital tokens as payment

    In a new marketing campaign by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, people will be able to use digital tokens to buy travel packages and vouchers. The “Thailand Holideals” offers packages and vouchers for hotels, restaurants, spas, and for recreational activities. This is the first time the Thai travel industry has allowed travellers pay using digital tokens. The Deputy Manager of…

  • Visa InformationUPDATE: Thailand Pass Test & Go 3.0 opens for new registration TODAY
    ThaigerWednesday, March 2, 2022
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    UPDATE: Thailand Pass Test & Go 3.0 opens for new registration TODAY

    UPDATE (March 1): Thailand’s revamped Test & Go travel scheme under the Thailand Pass system is open for new registration from today! Apply now for no PCR test or hotel quarantine on Day 5. Keep reading for the full details on what’s new and why you should travel to the Land of Smiles… Note: People who received their Thailand Pass…

  • Tourism NewsTravel Guide: Thailand Pass “Test & Go” 3.0 – All you need to know!
    ThaigerThursday, February 24, 2022
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    Travel Guide: Thailand Pass “Test & Go” 3.0 – All you need to know!

    There’s good news on the horizon for those looking to travel to Thailand. The CCSA has just updated requirements for entry into Thailand, making it easier to enter the Land of Smiles — with a big smile of your own. Beginning March 1, travellers by air, land and water will be able to register to enter Thailand under the revised…

  • Phuket NewsTAT says Phuket sandbox has generated over 43 billion baht in revenue
    Maya TaylorWednesday, February 23, 2022
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    TAT says Phuket sandbox has generated over 43 billion baht in revenue

    The Phuket sandbox scheme has so far generated over 43 billion baht in revenue, with visitor numbers steadily increasing. So says the Phuket office of the TAT, in a Bangkok Post report today. According to TAT Phuket director, Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, the sandbox scheme initially welcomed around 300 foreign tourists a day when it first launched last July. Since then, that…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya tourism officials pin hopes on proposed travel bubble with India
    Maya TaylorThursday, February 17, 2022
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    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…

  • Tourism NewsGovernment expected to postpone tourism fee until they decide how to collect it
    Maya TaylorFriday, February 11, 2022
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    Government expected to postpone tourism fee until they decide how to collect it

    A 300-baht tourism fee which was set to be introduced from April 1 now looks likely to be postponed. The Bangkok Post reports that officials have not yet decided how best to collect the levy. Implementation is expected to be pushed out by around 2 months, although tourism operators have said they’d like to see the idea ditched completely, at…

  • Tourism NewsTAT offices in India introduce online training course for Indian travel agents
    Maya TaylorFriday, January 28, 2022
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    TAT offices in India introduce online training course for Indian travel agents

    Indian travel agents can now sign up for an online training course to brush up on their knowledge of all things Thai, thanks to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. According to a TTR Weekly report, the so-called Thailand Specialist Programme is designed to teach the travel agents about new attractions and tourist offerings in the Land of Smiles. Cholada Siddhivarn…

  • Crime NewsThailand asks for Singapore’s help in freezing assets of former TAT governor
    Maya TaylorThursday, January 27, 2022
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    Thailand asks for Singapore’s help in freezing assets of former TAT governor

    Thai officials are seeking Singapore’s cooperation in freezing the assets of Juthamas Siriwan, who previously served as governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. She was sentenced to 50 years’ imprisonment on corruption charges related to the hosting of the Bangkok International Film Festival between 2002-2007. According to a Bangkok Post report, Ittiporn Kaewthip and Prayut Phetkun from the Office…