Tourism

Thailand extends free visa-on-arrival until 31 October 2019

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2 months ago

May 8, 2019

Thai News ข่าวไทย

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that the Royal Thai Government has approved the extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver for citizens of 20 countries for another six months, until 31 October.

The decision was announced in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 30 April, reasoning it as a measure to stimulate and promote tourism as well as to enhance the kingdom’s attractiveness among foreign visitors.

Citizens of Andora, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China including Taiwan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan will be exempted from the 2,000 Baht visa-on-arrival fee for the purpose of touring in Thailand for not more than 15 days.

The government first approved the visa-on-arrival fee waiver from 15 November, 2018, to 14 January, 2019, and further extended the measure to 30 April.

Tourism

TAT target 10% growth in 2020 with quality markets and responsible tourism

TAT has set clear directions to move the Thai tourism industry out of mass tourism and towards responsible tourism with an emphasis on revenue-generating quality tourists.

Published

6 days ago

July 10, 2019

Tourism Authority Thailand

Bangkok, 9 July 2019 – Gearing up to mark its 60th anniversary in 2020, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reaffirmed its commitment to making travel and tourism the kingdom’s most economically promising, environmentally sustainable, and culturally vibrant sector in the years to come.

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Tourism

Thailand’s ‘Green Island’ is 100% powered on alternative energy sources

Just a stone’s throw from Samui Island, Pha Luai Island is officially recognised as Thailand’s first and only ‘Green Island’, which depends 100% on alternative energy sources.

Published

1 week ago

July 8, 2019

Tourism Authority Thailand

For those wishing to escape from a hectic life, spend a peaceful getaway in the embrace of serene nature, and take lungfuls of pure air at a place unknown to most tourists, Pha Luai Island is an ideal destination.

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Tourism

Visitor numbers to rise 7% to 39-39.8 million in 2019

The overall annual visitor number this year is now expected to be 39-39.8 million, a 2-4% increase on last year.

Published

2 weeks ago

July 4, 2019

National News Bureau of Thailand

BANGKOK, 2 July 2019(NNT) – Visitor numbers in the latter half of 2019 are expected to reach 20.1 million following proactive marketing campaigns by tourism businesses to better attract tourists with different needs and purchasing power, according to KResearch.

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