Thailand: Chinese tourists complain about visa fees
BANGKOK – On February 14, the Thai cabinet approved the collection of an entry free on foreign visitors, effective starting on June 1. Those coming by air will need to pay 300 baht ($8) for each trip and those entering … Continue reading Thailand: Chinese tourists complain about visa fees
Thailand plans to impose tourist fee from April
BANGKOK – Thailand is planning to collect a 300 baht ($9) fee from foreign tourist from April to develop attractions and cover accident insurance for foreigners unable to pay costs themselves, senior officials said on Wednesday. Thailand, one of Asia’s … Continue reading Thailand plans to impose tourist fee from April
Thai economy to take 0.3% hit from Omicron
BANGKOK – Thailand’s economy will take a 0.3% hit from an outbreak of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, although it should be managed within the first half of 2022, the country’s central bank governor said on Tuesday. The Bank of … Continue reading Thai economy to take 0.3% hit from Omicron
Singapore’s PayNow allowing quick funds transfers
SINGAPORE — From April 29, users of Singapore’s PayNow and Thailand’s PromptPay will be able to send up to S$1,000 or THB25,000 daily across the two countries using just a mobile number, as the two real-time payment systems are linked. … Continue reading Singapore’s PayNow allowing quick funds transfers
COVID-19 Impact on the Thai Tourism Supply Chain
BANGKOK – The impacts of COVID-19 on the tourism industry worldwide have been extensively deliberated over the past year. Solutions and insights offered are more than often targeted at airlines, hospitality, travel agencies, and tour operators, overlooking the crucial element … Continue reading COVID-19 Impact on the Thai Tourism Supply Chain
Thai AirAsia to restart all domestic routes
CANBERRA – Australia-based National Roads and Motorist Association (“NRMA”) has announced its acquisition of several tourism businesses from the Australia-based Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (“RACT”). The AUD160 million acquisition consists of two prominent hotels within Tasmania, the 60-key Freycinet … Continue reading Thai AirAsia to restart all domestic routes
Meliá Koh Samui: A Resort within a Resort
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – The first Meliá property to open in Thailand has launched a “resort within a resort” called The Level, that sets apart 55 luxurious rooms and suites as well as a private lounge and a raft of … Continue reading Meliá Koh Samui: A Resort within a Resort
Thailand: Virtual Songkran Fest live from Chiang Mai
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New York Office is organising an online “Spring into Songkran Splendours” celebration to welcome in the traditional Thai New Year 2021. The virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, 8, April, from 20.00-21.00 Hrs. … Continue reading Thailand: Virtual Songkran Fest live from Chiang Mai
Thailand: Making Quarantine Part of the Holiday
Thailand is heavily dependant on tourism and the last year has taken a strong financial toll. Like most of the countries in Southeast Asia, every person who enters Thailand needs to spend two weeks in quarantine. Reducing somebody’s travel time by … Continue reading Thailand: Making Quarantine Part of the Holiday
Meliá Koh Samui Helping To Feed Elephants
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – The first Meliá resort to open in Thailand has provided land for a community farm to help feed elephants rescued from exploitation activities. Located 200 metres from Meliá Koh Samui on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui island, the 250 … Continue reading Meliá Koh Samui Helping To Feed Elephants