Tourists
Updates on foreign tourism in Thailand, covering government policies, regulations, and travel statistics.
- 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…
- World News
Phu Quoc will be Vietnam’s ‘test’ island as it re-opens to foreign tourists
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc, the tourist island off the coast of…
- 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
As Thailand’s beaches reopen, crowds flock back
Yesterday, the Queen’s birthday and a public holiday, saw many…
- Hua Hin News
Horse riding makes a comeback on Hua Hin beaches
From next Friday, horses are expected back on the beaches…
- Covid-19 News
Thai billionaire urges government to allow tourists to return
The senior chairman of Thailand’s largest food and agriculture business,…
- Tourism News
Minister proposes 300 baht tourist levy
It’s going to be challenging enough for both the Thai…
- Covid-19 News
Major slump in tourists expected this year
It’s not looking to good for Thailand’s tourism industry. This…
- Tourism News
Thailand’s hotels face more pain after European tour group asks to defer debt
Hotels in Thailand, particularly in Phuket and some surrounding regions,…
- Business News
Will Pattaya bar customers want ID tracing and bar girls with masks and gloves?
OPINION Why do people travel to Pattaya? If it’s for…
- Covid-19 News
Tourists busted for partying, taking drugs, in Satun hotel
Two tourists have been arrested at a hotel in Satun…
- Covid-19 News
Tourism ministry floats long-stay travel packages
The Covid-19 outbreak has crushed Thailand’s tourism industry, already battered…
- Covid-19 News
Thousands of tourists stranded on a trio of Gulf islands
An estimated 10,000 foreign tourists are stranded on three islands…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand visa amnesty extended to July 30
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a second automatic visa extension for…
- Tourism News
The China Bounce – are the Chinese packing their bags ready to come back to Thailand?
by Bill Barnett of c9hotelworks.com The results of a comprehensive…
- Tourism News
Back to business – time for Thailand’s tourist industry to get ready
OPINION by Bill Barnett from c9hotelworks.com Tourism is a vital…
- Covid-19 News
Travel and tourism in the Land of Smiles – 12 predictions
OPINION by Andrew Wood Casting our eyes into the crystal ball…
- Covid-19 News
Currency will be a key driver in Phuket’s (eventual) tourism recovery?
OPINION by Bill Barnett from c9hotelworks.com In the lead-up to…
- Covid-19 News
Visa amnesty for foreigners – but conditions apply
“All foreign nationals are advised to closely monitor the Immigration…
- Covid-19 News
New immigration measures for stranded visitors considered by Thai cabinet tomorrow
“Under the government’s social distancing policy, these tourists will no…
- Covid-19 News
Onerous new document requirements for stranded foreigners announced
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced yesterday that 9 separate documents are…
- Covid-19 News
Thai Immigration proposes extending tourist visas until June 30
The Thai Immigration Bureau has asked the Cabinet to approve…
- Covid-19 News
Thai PM says tourists will get automatic visa extensions
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned that foreigners seeking visa…
- Phuket News
Jungceylon Phuket commences food ordering and deliveries
Jungceylon shopping mall, in Patong Phuket has established a ‘food…
- Covid-19 News
Worst case scenario – Thailand loses 10 million tourists this year
Thailand’s tourist industry could be decimated in the wake of…
- Covid-19 News
Panic, precautions and contradictions over Thailand’s first coronavirus death
Mild panic, and a new raft of precautions pervades the…
