Pattaya to pilot Ko Lan tourism reopening
Pattaya City now aims to reopen Ko Lan off the coast of Chonburi province for international tourism in the near future, before extending the opening to other parts of the city, in line with the government’s 120-day country reopening goal. The Mayor of Pattaya Sontaya Khunpluem said today the city…
Thailand gains 1.2bn baht revenue from international film productions
Film productions by international companies in Thailand have gained the country 1.2 billion baht in income despite the pandemic this year. The Department of Tourism anticipates this source of revenue will contribute 3 billion by the end of year, hoping the government will further promote this business for the next…
Phuket to submit reopening plan on Friday
Phuket will submit its reopening plan to the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) for approval this Friday in a bid to let inoculated tourists visit without quarantine in July. Yuthasak Supasorn, Tourism Authority of Thailand governor, said the reopening plan, known as the Phuket Tourism Sandbox, will depend largely…
Public Health Ministry Assures There is Enough COVID-19 Vaccine for Tourism Hubs
The Public Health Ministry has assured that there are enough doses of Covid-19 vaccine for people in Phuket and Surat Thani’s Samui Island to immunize local people before tourists return. Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said 800,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine, which had arrived in Thailand on Saturday, would be distributed to…
Tourism and Sports Ministry expects 400 foreign visitors in early November
The Minister of Tourism and Sports expects that there will be approximately 400 foreign visitors in early November and expressed his belief that the Bangkok protest situation will not affect their confidence. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said the Special Tourist VISA lasts 90 days and can…
Thailand projects US$105 billion tourism revenue in 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting 3.18 trillion baht (US$105 billion) in overall tourism revenue for Thailand in 2020, or a four per cent year-on-year increase. This includes 2.02 trillion baht from international tourists (up three per cent) and 1.16 trillion baht from domestic tourists (up five per…
TCEB conducts 2-city roadshow in India to promote its offerings
In a bid to further strengthen its presence in India, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) recently conducted roadshows in Chennai and Mumbai along with 14 industry partners. During the roadshows, TCEB highlighted its role as ‘Thailand’s MICE One Stop Service’ and introduced its ‘Mega Event Thailand Connect’ promotional campaign…
Thai tourism entrepreneurs shift their interest to Asian markets
Thai tourism entrepreneurs are avoiding from being impacted by the European economic slump by placing more emphasis on Asian markets, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT). Although the overall number of foreign tourists coming to Thailand has been on the rise this year, TCT Chairman Kongkrit Hiranyakit indicated…