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10 Apr 2023

Tourism

PM2.5 crisis could get much worse if it is not quickly dealt with (Current Issue No.3401)

PM2.5 crisis could get much worse if it is not quickly dealt with... Read more

11 Jan 2023

Tourism

Chinese tourists projected to reach 4.65 million, driving rise in foreign tourist arrivals to 25.5 million in 2023 (Current Issue No.3380)

The Chinese authorities’ relaxation of quarantine rules for inbound travellers, cancellation of limited number of passengers on international flights from January 8, 2023, and resumption of the application and renewal of passports for Chinese residents, would benefit Thailand's tourism industry. As ... Read more

27 Dec 2022

Tourism

Over 1 million Chinese tourists set to visit Thailand in 2023 (Business Brief No.3984)

After the Chinese government began easing domestic lockdown measures in November 2023, it recently announced the relaxation of inbound travel restrictions, effective January 8, 2023, which is sooner than expected by observers. Therefore, it is most likely that Beijing will allow Chinese nationals to... Read more

21 Dec 2022

Tourism

Thai and foreign tourists set to spend around THB30 billion in Thailand for December 30, 2022 - January 2, 2023 (Current Issue No.3374)

It is expected that Thailand’s tourism will be busy once again after a two-year hiatus as more Thais intend to travel in the country while foreign travelers are planning to visit Thailand during the upcoming New Year 2023 festive season. As a result, cash flows in travel-related businesses here may ... Read more

9 Dec 2022

Tourism

2023 international arrivals projected to reach 20.0-24.0 million amid several challenges that lie ahead (Current Issue No.3370)

2023 international arrivals projected to reach 20.0-24.0 million amid several challenges that lie ahead ... Read more

15 Nov 2022

Tourism

Active domestic tourism at year-end; full-year 2022 domestic tourism projected to reach 150.8 million trips (Current Issue No.3359)

Active domestic tourism at year-end; full-year 2022 domestic tourism projected to reach 150.8 million trips (Current Issue No.3359)... Read more

19 Oct 2022

Tourism

Hotel and lodging business, 2022: Recovering gradually, but at a meager pace (Current Issue No.3351)

Hotel and lodging business, 2022: Recovering gradually, but at a meager pace ... Read more

1 Jul 2022

Tourism

Cancellation of pandemic-related restrictions on inbound tourists effective July 1, 2022 – a main driver for Thai tourism in 2H22 (Current Issue No.3329)

On July 1, 2022, the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) fully reopens the country for international tourist arrivals by cancelling Thailand Pass registration and health insurance requirements for foreigners – this action is a major supportive factor for Thai tourism, which has long ... Read more

29 Apr 2022

Tourism

Full reopening scheduled for May 1, 2022, an important step for Thailand’s international tourism (Current Issue No.3323)

Thailand is one of many countries that have significantly eased entry requirements on international arrivals, considering the country’s current COVID-19 situation. According to the Asia travel-readiness index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Thailand was one of the highest-scoring ... Read more