Tourists
Updates on foreign tourism in Thailand, covering government policies, regulations, and travel statistics.
- Visa Information
Special Tourist Visa 2.0 – This is what should happen on September 26
OPINION So here’s an idea. If Thailand truly wants to…
- Tourism News
150 million baht makeover for Bangkok klongs
Bangkok’s BMA is poised to spend 150 million baht revamping…
- Tourism News
Thai traffic jam as tourists wait for the Koh Chang ferry
There’s been a traffic jam in, of all places, Trat,…
- Tourism News
Thousands head to Koh Chang, 3 hour wait for island ferry
Cars full of tourists headed to Koh Chang waited for…
- Tourism News
Holiday plans cancelled at border district, Koh Samui expects tourist boom
People are cancelling their trips to a Kanchanaburi district for…
- Property
4 new luxury hotels set for Bangkok and Pattaya
The future of Thailand tourism looks expensive. 4 luxury hotels…
- Tourism News
International tourists ‘essential’ to Thai economy, PM says
“If nothing is done, things will get worse. Premises will…
- World News
Bali’s borders closed to international tourists the end of 2020
Planning a trip to Bali? Think again. Bali’s borders are…
- Tourism News
Heavyweight doctors oppose Phuket plan to admit tourists
A number of prominent physicians, some advisors to the Ministry…
- Tourism News
It’s official: Tourism to return to Phuket in October – VIDEO
In a surprise move, the governor of the Tourism Authority…
- Tourism News
Phuket proposes to welcome tourists by November
PHOTO: Willy Thuan Phuket business owners are pressing forward with…
- Tourism News
Air Asia and VietJet add some extra domestic routes
Whilst much of the world waits to get back into…
- Covid-19 News
Tourism sector pin hopes on “Safe and Sealed” scheme to lure international visitors
In the latest plan to bolster Thailand’s withering tourism industry,…
- Opinion
Phuket’s killer boat Phoenix ripped apart for scrap metal
OPINION A very sorry sight today as an infamous relic…
- World News
Vietnam evacuates 80,000 following 3 new Covid-19 cases in Da Nang
After the surprise appearance of 3 new Covid-19 cases, Vietnam…
- Expats
Proposal being ‘examined’ by authorities for a possible visa amnesty extension
Today the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has briefly…
- Covid-19 News
Research institute says Covid vaccine will bring tourists back
As Thailand’s economy remains the hardest hit in Asia, a…
- Covid-19 News
Flight restrictions clarified amid new Covid-19 fears
Due to the recent imported cases of Covid-19 , which…
- Economy News
Koh Lan to get “neo” branding to attract tourists
The popular resort island of Koh Lan, about 8 kilometres…
- World News
Locals not rushing to book Singapore ‘staycations’
Tokyo residents can escape the city with a hike up…
- Tourism News
Phuket’s Lard Yai Sunday night market springs back to life
The Lard Yai Sunday night walking street along Thalang Road…
- Covid-19 News
90 minute Covid-19 test at BKK being tested
A Covid-19 test that takes about 90 minutes. This is…
- Covid-19 News
Visa amnesty extension for foreigners “being considered”
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau is considering extending the current visa amnesty…
- Covid-19 News
Bangkok’s shopping malls struggle under tourist ban, fierce competition
Suvarnabhumi, the name of Bangkok’s second international airport, means “realm…
- Covid-19 News
Thai virus expert says it’s too soon for foreign tourists
It’s too early to think about opening the country’s doors…
- Environment News
Baby elephants abused to “break” them for tourism- VIDEO
The plight of Thailand’s many elephants has made plenty of…
- Covid-19 News
Bars and clubs can re-open soon, but with a list of 22 requirements
“Musicians and performers must wear face shields.” Well, there’s some…
- Covid-19 News
Travel bubbles to initially exclude tourists
“20,000 foreign businesspeople, Thai work permit holders, and international school…
- Covid-19 News
Thai government still working on criteria for travel bubble arrangements
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he has appointed “two…
- Opinion
Thailand tourism recovery- are we doing enough?
OPINION by Andrew J Wood The wheels of Thailand’s tourism industry…
