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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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New Travel Plan Highlights for Expats living in Thailand by TAT
With the Tourism Authority of Thailand organising its Expat Travel Deal of 2020 on September 11 to 13, it hopes to offer domestic-based tourism to the already existing ex-pat residents that call the country their second home. With words of encouragement from the Governor of TAT, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn said, “Thailand has a large expatriate […]
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Elephant Care Tourism forum held by TAT
In light of recent news and rumors about the degrading of elephant care for elephant based tourism in Thailand, both TAT and local government authorities are collaborating and communicating in order to monitor and crack down on any abuse and mistreatment of these animals. In the discussions held by the various speakers, it is affirmed […]
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Domestic Tourism helps to revitalize the crippled Pattaya tourism sector during the holiday weekend
PHOTO: Sung Shin on Unsplash Reprieve has come for Pattaya’s nearly battered and bruised tourism sector ever since the COVID-19 pandemic during the 4 day-long holidays since Friday 4th September to Monday 7th September which are the replacement days for the previously cancelled Songkran festival. According to the Pattaya news, the city was seen to […]
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