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Proof Of Covid Jabs For All Visitors Revived

05 Jan, 2023

Travellers going to countries that require negative test results must also have insurance, says Anutin

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Thailand’s Entry Rules For Chinese Visitors To Be Slightly Tweaked

05 Jan, 2023

Fully-vaccinated Chinese tourists will not be subject to any new Covid tests or quarantine on arrival to Thailand. The rules for most other nationalities are similar but not precisely the same.

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Chinese Torrent Unlikely This Month

04 Jan, 2023

Lunar New Year tourism to be muted

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New Thailand International Travel Curbs To Be Announced January 5

02 Jan, 2023

The Chinese decision to open up travel opportunities for its citizens has all sorts of international repercussions.

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Confusion Reigns Over Health Rules For Chinese Arrivals In Thailand

01 Jan, 2023

Thailand desperately wants Chinese tourist cash, but risks its health services being overwhelmed by huge demands never experienced during the pandemic.

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Projected Chinese Exodus To Pattaya Puts The City Under Pressure

28 Dec, 2022

The news that Chinese nationals will be able to travel abroad from January 8 without experiencing compulsory quarantine and home isolation on return has been generally welcomed as boosting the Thai economy as it struggles to regain momentum in the post-covid world environment.

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AOT Expects 2 Million Passengers To Use Its 6 Airports From Dec 29-Jan 4, Says It Is Ready To Deal With Surge In Traffic

27 Dec, 2022

Thailand’s key economic stimulus, tourism, is likely to see a boost during this holiday season as the Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) said the number of tourists could see a rise by more than 170% year-on-year.

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Hi-tech Thai Immigration Procedures Aim To Reduce Queue Frustrations

25 Dec, 2022

Thai immigration procedures are becoming increasingly sophisticated as technology advances.

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Khao San New Year Countdown Cancelled

25 Dec, 2022

But entertainment venues and shops will remain open in popular tourist area

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Thai Health Minister Nixes Extending Drinking Hours To 4 A.m.

22 Dec, 2022

Thai law permits the sale of alcoholic beverages from 11 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to midnight for vendors and until 2 AM for nighttime entertainment establishments.

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Thai AirAsia Plots Path To Full Recovery

22 Dec, 2022

Thai AirAsia estimates it will close the year with 10 million passengers flown, backed by the strong demand for domestic and international travel, especially in the fourth quarter.

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Emirates Goes Four Daily To Bangkok

21 Dec, 2022

Emirates will starts the new year in Thailand by adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023.

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Confirmation New Year Celebrations Can Go Ahead

21 Dec, 2022

New Year celebrations can be held as normal despite the rise in Covid-19 infections a senior medical official confirmed on Wednesday, saying the situation is controllable.

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Thailand Leads BBC Travel Destination Poll

20 Dec, 2022

Survey marks interest in SE Asia

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Latest Influx Of Russian Visitors To Pattaya Is Different From The Past

15 Dec, 2022

Last month’s commencement of twice-daily Azur Air charter flights from eleven Russian cities, including Siberia, to U-tapao Airport (near Pattaya) has outpaced all expectations.

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AirAsia Launches New Low-cost Airline In Cambodia

13 Dec, 2022

AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), the aviation arm of Capital A, has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish a new low-cost airline, AirAsia Cambodia.

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Royal Cliff Hosts Tennis Tournament

12 Dec, 2022

The popular event continues to promote Pattaya and Thailand as outstanding sports destinations, especially for tennis enthusiasts.

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TAT Taps Iconsiam For New Year's Eve Countdown

12 Dec, 2022

Countdown to show 30,000 fireworks

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Tourism Labour Shortfall

11 Dec, 2022

Business is booming but staff hard to find

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10m Foreign Tourist Target Nears

08 Dec, 2022

The economy remains firmly on a path towards economic recovery despite growing uncertainties from inflation, geopolitical risks and a potential global recession next year, the finance minister said on Wednesday.

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Tourism Banking On Russia

06 Dec, 2022

The market is helping to offset the lack of Chinese visitors, though air transport remains spotty

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First Russian Charter Flight Arrives At U-Tapao-Rayong-Pattaya International Airport

29 Nov, 2022

U-Tapao-Rayong-Pattaya International Airport welcomed the first of a wave of charter flights bringing Russians to the Pattaya area.

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Samui’s Outrigger Completes Its Opening

29 Nov, 2022

Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms last week.

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THAI Adds Flights To Singapore

25 Nov, 2022

Thai Airways International will increase its Bangkok-Singapore roundtrip flights from 21 to 28 per week starting 12 December 2022 to serve travel demand going into the festive holiday season.

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Masks Advised In Crowded Places As Covid Cases Rise

25 Nov, 2022

The Ministry of Public Health is advising people to wear face masks in crowded places as the number of daily Covid-19 cases has risen by 10-20%.

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Tourism Workers Face Uncertainty

25 Nov, 2022

Employment in the sector yet to recover

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Centara Extends Contract At Krabi Resort

24 Nov, 2022

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has confirmed the signing of a new contract agreement with Dr Pornsak Thantapakul, CEO and Managing Director of Anda Beach Resort Co Ltd and owner of Centara Anda Dhevi Resort & Spa Krabi, to continue managing the property for 10 more years.

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Visa Waiver, Sports To Lift Saudi Travel

23 Nov, 2022

Thailand is hoping to boost tourism cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including offering visa exemptions and promoting Muay Thai after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

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Good News Continues To Pour Into Pattaya’s Open Arms

20 Nov, 2022

A year ago Pattaya was a ghost town, but the exorcism has been a remarkable success. International tourism has rebounded to around 60 percent of its pre-covid levels, whilst domestic tourism by Thais is responsible for the weekend traffic jams which are, alas, becoming routine.

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Returning Tourists 'a Sign Of Recovery' In Pattaya

20 Nov, 2022

The tourism industry in Pattaya is showing signs of recovery as more tourists are slated to return following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.

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