Tag: Thailand Tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver for citizens of 20 countries until 30 April 2019. The decision was announced in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 11 January, reasoning it as a measure to stimulate and promote tourism as well as to enhance the kingdom’s attractiveness among foreign visitors during the high travel season. “The extension of the stimulus visa-on-arrival measure came at a perfect time as Thailand is set to celebrate Chinese New Year in February and the Thai New Year (Songkran) in April,” said Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism ... Read more

Loi Krathong, one of Thailand’s most enchanting annual festivals, falls on 22 November this year, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the unique Loi Krathong Kap Kluai of Samut Songkhram 2018 event from 21 to 23 November in Samut Songkhram province west of Bangkok. “With its widespread appeal and popularity, Loi Krathong is an ideal opportunity to promote tourism linkages from major to secondary cities, in line with the government’s policy to better balance the distribution of tourists and tourism revenue between urban and rural areas and even out monthly travel seasonality. The Loi Krathong Kap Kluai of ... Read more

Thailand’s cabinet approved a measure to waive for two months fees paid by visitors for visas on arrival, with an objective to boost tourism, which was hit by a drop in visitors from China, its biggest market. The fee of 2,000 baht (USD 60) will be waived between December 1 and January 31 for travellers from 21 countries, including China, Taiwan, India and Saudi Arabia, government spokesman Puttiphong Punnakan told the media. The scheme is expected to increase tourist numbers by at least 30 per cent during the period, he said. In September, overall tourist arrivals rose just 2.1 per ... Read more

Somkid Jatusripitak, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand said on Saturday, 27th October 2018 that new measures will be announced next month to lure tourists back to the country, especially those from China. Somkid said measures in the package would include a tax measure for jewellery purchases, a tourism package with free flights to second-tier tourist provinces and a waiver fee for visa-on-arrival. “The cabinet to approve a stimulus package in the second half of November. It would be effective until the end of December,” said Somkid. “The measures would involve the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Finance Ministry and Thai ... Read more

Thailand has witnessed a 2.13 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in September compared to the same period last year.  “The number of Chinese visitors declined for three consecutive months,” said the Tourism Ministry in a statement. There were 2.66 million foreign tourists in September, which helped generate ฿140 billion (RM17 billion), said the statement. Tourists from East Asia accounted for about 73 per cent of all arrivals. However, the number of Chinese tourists in September dropped by almost 15% from a year earlier. The number has been declining since a boat accident in July, which killed 47 Chinese visitors. ... Read more

Thailand Tourism is all set to expand through next year, with at least 10 per cent growth in the revenue from this year, fetching some 3.4 trillion baht. “Strong growth is anticipated from both the international and domestic markets. Next year, the international market should generate income of B2.28 trillion, while the domestic market should contribute B1.12 trillion,” said Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn. The TAT also predicted international arrivals would increase from a predicted 37.5 million this year to 40 million next year, with domestic tourists making 169 million trips for 2019, up from 160 million this year. Revenue from ... Read more

Happy news for Elephantidae lovers and friends! Thailand’s Happy Elephant Care Valley is set to proceed on a milestone agreement in an evolution to become a truly elephant-friendly venue. This will result in end of all interaction between tourists and elephants at the camp, in order to gratify the mounting demand for responsible elephant experiences. This change at the camp will let tourists experience the elephants free to behave as they would in the wild; roam the valley, bath in mud, dust, water or feeding at a safe distance. Till recently, the tourists had the opportunity for close communication with ... Read more

With an aim to attract more tourists, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is all set to host a two-day Asia music festival on August 18 in southern Thai island of Koh Samui. The music festival, co-organized by TAT, Singaporean company IMC Live Group and Koh Samui Municipality, will showcase different genres and tongues of music from all across Asia over the weekend. It will also showcase Thailand’s flavorful music scene. The festival is a non-ticketed event and festival-goers will be treated to a weekend of solid music performances and enjoy food and beverage options in the festival market, the tourism ... Read more

Thailand is one of the most preferred destinations for the travellers. Reports confirm that Thailand’s tourism industry is flying high with Chinese and Indian tourists attributing the major providers of revenue. The period January-April recorded a total of 13.7 million tourists, registering a growth of 13.9 per cent when compared with same period last year. The first quarter also witnessed growth in Chinese and Indian tourists to Thailand by 30 per cent and 17 per cent respectively when compared with last year. China, India, Malaysia, Lao PDR, Russia, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, the US and the UK are the top ten ... Read more

Visitors from China surged to a record 1.2 million in February, swelled by the Lunar New Year holiday period. Thailand expects 38 million tourists overall this year, more than 10 million from China. China’s outbound travel market raked up 130 million trips in 2017, a 7 per cent increase on 122 million trips recorded in 2016. With more flight connections, better exchange rates and fewer visa restrictions, destinations such as Morocco, Turkey and Tunisia are seeing a huge growth in visitors from China. Thailand is spending billions to upgrade its infrastructure, open up new islands and cities to travellers, and ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: thesun “Good guys go to heaven, bad guys go to Pattaya” are the words etched in the hearts of many when they hear about Pattaya, the much-famed tourist destination in Thailand. But, Gen Prayukt, the Prime Minister of the country is all set to change the image of Thailand from the globetrotters. It’s high time Thailand looks for quality travellers than the quantity. “We have to accept that some people make a living from this kind of occupation. Therefore, we have to help solve the problems both in the careers and income of these people. More importantly, we ... Read more

തായ്‌ലന്‍ഡിന്‍റെ തലസ്ഥാനമായ ബാങ്കോക്കിലൊരു പൂന്തോട്ടമുണ്ട്. കണ്ടാലും കണ്ടാലും കാഴ്ചകള്‍ തീരാത്ത വര്‍ണങ്ങള്‍ നിറഞ്ഞ ഉദ്യാനം. നൂഗ് നൂച്ച് വില്ലേജ് എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്ന പൂന്തോട്ടമാണ് കാഴ്ചകളൊരുക്കി സഞ്ചാരികളെ കാത്തിരിക്കുന്നത്. 600 ഏക്കറിലാണ് ഈ വില്ലെജ് വ്യാപിച്ചു കിടക്കുന്നത്. കുന്‍പിസിറ്റ്, കുന്‍ നൂഗ്നൂച്ച് തന്‍സാജ എന്നിവര്‍ ചേര്‍ന്ന് 1954ലാണ് ബാങ്കോക്ക് പട്ടായയിലുള്ള ഈ സ്ഥലം വാങ്ങിയത്. പ്രകൃതി സ്നേഹിയായ കുന്‍ നൂഗ്നൂച്ച് തരിശായി കിടന്ന ഈ സ്ഥലത്ത് പൂന്തോട്ടം നിര്‍മിക്കാന്‍ തീരുമാനിച്ചു. സ്വന്തം പേരുതന്നെ ഉദ്യാനത്തിനും നല്‍കി. നൂഗ് നൂച്ച് ബൊട്ടാണിക്കല്‍ ഗാര്‍ഡന്‍. 1980ല്‍ പൊതുജനങ്ങള്‍ക്കായി നൂഗ് നൂച്ച് ബൊട്ടാണിക്കല്‍ ഗാര്‍ഡന്‍ തുറന്നു കൊടുത്തു. ക്രമേണ ഇതു ലോക സഞ്ചാരികളെ ആകര്‍ഷിക്കാന്‍ തുടങ്ങി. ഇപ്പോള്‍ നൂഗ്നൂച്ചിന്‍റെ മകനാണ് ഇതിന്‍റെ അവകാശി. ഫ്രഞ്ച് ഗാര്‍ഡന്‍, യൂറോപ്യന്‍ ഗാര്‍ഡന്‍, സ്റ്റോണ്‍ഹെഞ്ച് ഗാര്‍ഡന്‍, ഇറ്റാലിയന്‍ ഗാര്‍ഡന്‍, ഉറുമ്പ് ടവര്‍, ചിത്രശലഭക്കുന്ന്, ഓര്‍ക്കിഡ് ഗാര്‍ഡന്‍, പൂക്കളുടെ താഴ്വര എന്നിങ്ങനെ ഈ വില്ലേജിനെ പലതായി തിരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. വിശാലമായ കമാനം കടന്നു ചെല്ലുമ്പോള്‍ സഞ്ചാരിയെ ... Read more

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said they set a growth target of 8 per cent in tourism revenue from the international market. “Thailand’s ‘unbeatable geographic location’ is a major reason why visitor arrivals will continue to grow strongly in the years ahead,” said Tanes Petsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, during the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2018 held in northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. “Thailand has the best connections within the entire region as there are approximately 30 overland border checkpoints open for travel by international visitors with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Malaysia, as well as four Friendship ... Read more