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