tourists
Updates on foreign tourism in Thailand, covering government policies, regulations, and travel statistics.
- 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…
- Central Thailand News
Cabinet approves 435 million baht to control hungry elephants, monkeys
The Covid-19 crisis hasn’t just affected humans and businesses; it’s…
- 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
Thailand’s over-zealous virus control is killing the economy
Investors and economists are saying that “fear” and concerns over…
- 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…
- Northern Thailand News
Lucky escape for rafting group after dam floodgate opens – VIDEO
A group of tourists is lucky to be alive after…
- 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…
- Tourism News
Finalised “travel bubble” list to be submitted to CCSA
Thailand’s tourism and sports minister says foreign tourists will be…
- 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
CAAC chief: International flights unlikely before September
Dashing hopes that international arrivals (code for ‘tourist flights’) could…
- Opinion
Thailand tourism recovery- are we doing enough?
OPINION by Andrew J Wood The wheels of Thailand’s tourism industry…
- Tourism News
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble – Thailand’s international travel quandary
With apologies to William Shakespeare. You’re going to hear a…
- Thailand News
Prepare for delays in re-opening international borders
“The third or fourth quarter of 2020.” That’s as precise…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s tourism and MICE business will first reboot with low-risk countries
When Thailand’s international borders are prised open, sometime after July…
- Covid-19 News
Pattaya’s bars desperate to reopen
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit Pattaya’s bar owners terribly. Some…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand to rebrand itself as “trusted” tourist destination
Tourism in Thailand, like most of the world, has been…
- Covid-19 News
Tourist number limitations mulled for tourist spots after reopening
As the government considers allowing the resumption of more businesses…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor courts envoys of 16 nations to promote tourism
“I would like Phuket to organise activities leading the consulates…
- Covid-19 News
No date for resumption of international arrivals: PM
In an apparent effort to quell rumours and undue optimism,…
- Hua Hin News
Horse riding makes a comeback on Hua Hin beaches
From next Friday, horses are expected back on the beaches…
