Thailand likely to relax visa rules to extend tourists’ stay
[ad_1] With the commencement of the holiday season, tourism-reliant Thailand is planning innumerable cultural and sporting events, and also considering relaxing visa rules to woo travelers. Announcing the Winter Festival last week, Srettha said celebrations will include the Loi Krathong festival, Bangkok Marathon and New Year. The event is designed to showcase Thailand’s unique culture […]
Thailand plans more visa waivers, cultural festivities to draw tourists
[ad_1] Tourism-reliant Thailand is lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events, and may waive visa requirements for travellers from more European countries, as it works to induce holidaymakers to stay longer and spend more. Thailand plans more visa waivers, cultural festivities to draw tourists (Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mumbai) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The […]
Thailand To Waive Visa Requirements For Indians To Draw More Tourists
[ad_1] Thailand is targeting about 28 million arrivals this year (Representational) Bangkok: Thailand will waive visa requirements for arrivals from India and Taiwan from next month to May 2024, a government official said on Tuesday, in a bid to draw in more tourists as the high season approaches. Thailand in September scrapped visa requirements for […]
Commentary: Thailand must restore confidence it is safe for residents and tourists alike
[ad_1] Chinese tourists have played a pivotal role over recent years in the Thai tourism industry. Prior to the pandemic, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand had surged significantly, reaching a staggering 11.14 million in 2019 and accounting for about US$17 billion in tourism receipts. But China’s zero-COVID policy led to a sharp decline […]
OYO launches 60% discount for Indian tourists on booking hotels in Thailand
[ad_1] Global hospitality technology company OYO on Wednesday announced up to 60 per cent discount for Indian tourists in OYO hotels in Thailand. The company has a network of more than 170 hotels across Thailand, including budget and premium properties. OYO’s footprints in Thailand are spread across the country’s main destinations, such as Pattaya, Phuket, […]
Chinese Tourists Flock to Dubai During Golden Week on Free Visa
[ad_1] Chinese tourists flocked to the Middle East during the eight-day Golden Week holiday, as popular travel destinations like Dubai roll out free visas and increase flight capacity, according to Trip.com Group Ltd. Year-on-year visitation to the region climbed three digits, Chief Executive Officer Jane Sun said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Tuesday, […]
IN FOCUS: ‘We are in a crisis right now’ – Koh Samui enduring severe water shortages as tourism demand booms
[ad_1] At the same time, PWA said it has received a 24 per cent increase in the number of customers it is meant to service this year, due to the dry conditions. “Some residents on Samui are not our customers; they use water from their own deep well or shallow well. But once the drought […]