Year: 2020
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Phuket set to open to the first batch of Chinese tourists after the 6-months lockdown
There is an expectation that the first groups of tourists who are under the new scheme for Special Tourist Visa will be landing some time on the 8th of October in Phuket. According to reports by the Bangkok Post, the flight from Guangzhou from southern China will be carrying 120 tourists which will first be […]
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Quarantine Expected to be reduced to 7 days
Quarantine Expected to be reduced to 7 days starting from November should the reopening of Thailand be COVID-19 incident free According to a statement by the Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister the mandatory quarantine period for overseas arrivals can see a reduction of up to 7 days should there be no new COVID-19 infection increases […]
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The Rumors of the visa amnesty of Thailand still unconfirmed
According to recent sources, the visa amnesty for Thailand remains unconfirmed with the rumors that have circulated recently on a potential extension on the amnesty for visas up to October 31st. Sources have indicated that only those unable to fly home will be permitted this amnesty and not those who have the means, as no […]
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Airlines Struggling due to the COVID-19 Pandemic are to receive reprieves as well as extensions to the taxing on fuel
In light of the COVID-19 disruptions, the Airlines in Thailand have been given a financial lifeline which was announced recently by the Government Savings Bank which offers soft loans to carriers that are now struggling due to the pandemic’s effects on travel. The Government Savings Bank according to Nation Thailand which reports that the GSB […]
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Ministry promises special tourist visa for Bangkok to arrive by October
The Ministry of Tourism of Thailand has vowed to start allowing the first set of international tourists to flood into Thailand with Bangkok City being the main destination and hopes that tourism operators will saddle up and prepare the appropriate marketing plans for this influx of tourists as soon as possible. According to the Tourism […]
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Work Permits are given to the Top Tier of Thailand’s Elite Card Members
To help renew and boost the crippled economy due to the COVID-19, the government is in discussion of adding special work permits privileges to the Elite Card members of Thailand who have invested the minimal amount of $1 million USD into the country. This is in hopes of increasing investment to help revive and recuperate […]
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Indian Golfers rate Thailand as one of their top destinations for golfing
According to a recent survey which was conducted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) from their New Delhi Office and other various Indian based golfing companies. The results show that Thailand is rated as one of the best destinations for golfing. Despite the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, there is a growing enthusiasm from the […]
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Long term Visa for Tourists coming to Thailand
Photo:Arnun chonmahatrakool The Thai Cabinet agreed to allow foreign tourists that have agreed to 14-day quarantine and a stay of minimum 90 days to enter the country to assist with recuperating the economy. This means that 90-day VISAs or 3 month long visa are now approved to encourage stimulation in the cripple economy. According to […]
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TAT and Mastercard and UTU to help increase the overall travel revenue within Thailand
The trifecta of Mastercard, TAT and UTU, a borderless reward app, are coming together to help increase sales of the year’s Amazing Thailand Grand Sale which hopes to generate an upwards of 100 million Thai Baht in the form of revenue for many of the struggling local businesses. According to the TAT Governor, Mr Yuthasak […]
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Thailand still one of the safest destinations to visit during this COVID-19 pandemic
According to the research conducted by the Germany-based travel company Tourane, Thailand is ranked to be one of the safest destinations topping the list at the present moment, as the country is leading the way in scoring 85 on the International Health Regulations scale. Despite the population density of the country, Thailand has earned this […]
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