Tourism Authority of Thailand shifts goal from attracting 20 million tourists in 2023 to...
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised its target for international tourists in 2023, aiming to attract 25 million instead of the previously planned 20 million, after China announced an end to...
Phuket Ready and Excited to Welcome Chinese Tourists
Phuket –
Phuket businesses are excited and ready to welcome Chinese tourists.
The President of the Phuket Tourism Association, Mr. Thanet Tantipiriyakit, told the Phuket Express “Business operators in Phuket and Andaman provinces are ready to...
Thailand to Exercise Permanently Waiving Visa With China Starting March 1st of 2024 to...
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At 10:10 AM, on January 2nd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed a conclusion after the Thai cabinet meeting regarding stimulating international tourism and the Thai national economy.
The Thai government...
Thailand strengthens tourism ties with China
PRESS RELEASE:
At recent high-profile meeting between Chinese Culture and Tourism Minister and Thai Tourism and Sports Minister and the signing of the Letter of Intent between TAT and China Tourism Group Travel Services.
Bangkok, 27...
Thailand’s Prime Minister Strongly Denies Allowing Chinese Police to Patrol
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At 5:00 PM (San Francisco local time), on November 13th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly denied the statement from Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand...
Thailand Enters Low Tourism Season: Industry Faces Challenges Post-Songkran, Hopes Rest on Chinese Visitors
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On April 22nd, 2024, Mr. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, the President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), publicly revealed that Thailand is officially entering the low season. Thai Tourism operators may struggle with low...
Thailand’s Tae Kwon Do Phenom “Tennis” Wins Gold Medal in Hangzhou
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On September 25th, 2023, Panipak Wongpattanakit, a Thai Taekwondo star, dramatically won the final round against Chinese opponent Guo Qing, with scores of 2-1: 7-6, 1-2, 12-9 at the Hangzhou Asian Games...
China to Thailand High-speed Rail Project Phase One Done By 2026, Says Officials
The government has reported that the first phase of the high-speed railway is scheduled to be completed by 2026. The first phase is part of the railway project that will connect Bangkok to the...
Viral Incident with Chinese Tourist at Bangkok Airport Causes Major Online Chatter
Bangkok —
An angry Chinese tourist tried to hit the tourist police at Don Mueang International Airport with a skateboard after he was not allowed to board a plane heading to China on Wednesday night,...
Phuket Welcomes Chinese Tourists on Visa Exemption Scheme
Phuket –
Phuket welcomes tourists from China into the Thailand visa exemption program.
Our previous story:
The Thai government’s free-visa policy for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists has been endorsed in the Royal Gazette and published on Tuesday,...
