Get paid to travel in Thailand starting July 15
Travel again with taxpayer help when a program to boost domestic tourism begins July 15. That’s the new date for the THB22.4-billion fund to begin subsidizing travel and accommodations for …
Travel again with taxpayer help when a program to boost domestic tourism begins July 15. That’s the new date for the THB22.4-billion fund to begin subsidizing travel and accommodations for …
Thai hotel industry professionals are concerned that the government’s plan to shift its focus away from mass tourism and backpackers to high-spending travellers could mean that small businesses will be …
Hoteliers push back at Thailand’s shift to target high-end tourists Read More
The strategically vital Mekong subregion has been gaining salience in Beijing’s strategic calculations as China faces growing pushback from the US and other countries. The global pandemic appears to be consolidating a few …
The Mekong subregion in Beijing’s strategic calculus Read More
With a strong healthcare infrastructure now in place and an international reputation for its highly-skilled and attentive medical professionals and world-class services, Thailand has become a medical and wellness hub …
The first group of foreigners to be allowed to enter Thailand will comprise business representatives, skilled workers, experts, people with Thai families, teachers, students and patients who agree to quarantine, …
ADB conducted surveys of tourism enterprises in four of the Lao PDR’s major tourism destinations in August 2019 and May 2020. Results indicate that in May 2020 about half of …
Early COVID-19 Action Appears to Pay Dividends In the last three months we have frequently commented on the fact that those markets with sizeable domestic market were likely to be …
A senior director in the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said at the weekend that international flights were not likely to resume in Thailand until late September. CAAT director-general, Chula …
The requirement for Thailand’s airlines to leave every second seat empty, as part of the conditions under which domestic services could resume, is being done away with. The Civil Aviation …
Thailand eases up on social distancing requirements for domestic travel Read More
Vietjet has officially announced five new Thailand domestic routes with operations to commence starting from today. These five new routes will connect the Thailand capital Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) with famous tourism and …
Thai AirAsia (TAA) will ask regulators to change the rule requiring airlines to keep middle seats open, aiming to increase capacity ahead of the government’s domestic tourism promotion next month. …
Thai AirAsia wants regulators to lift restriction on middle seat Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office, in cooperation with the public and private sector partners, has launched a new “Phuket Great Time” project to welcome back tourism as …
“Phuket Great Time” project launched to welcome back tourism Read More
South-east Asian countries have agreed to publicise Covid-19-related updates, as well as promote the region’s tourism offerings, on a shared platform. All updates on travel, tourism and measures to combat …
New website aims to promote Covid-19 efforts in SE Asia Read More
Mandalay – The construction of Falam’s airport in Chin State is complete and flights can start soon, according to the state government. Surbung Airport in Falam will be the first …
Opening of the First Airport in Myanmar’s Chin State Delayed Amid COVID-19 Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) China office is tempering enthusiasm that many Chinese tourists will visit in the second half this year as travel restrictions ease, as low Chinese …