Thailand

Thailand has suspended its domestic travel subsidy program prior to the peak holiday season to investigate alleged irregularities in the government-funded program, which was meant to help the tourism industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the authorities are examining corruption complaints and grafting in the “We Travel Together” ...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that it will launch “Amazing Thailand Plus” offers for international tourists who wish to enter into Thailand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The TAT has cooperated with Thai Airways International (THAI), Thailand Hotels Association (THA) and Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) to launch the offer. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism ...

The national flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) has launched a special flight for passengers who wish to chant Buddhist mantras over 99 holy places across the country. With flight duration of 3 hours, the special flight will take off on November 30, 2020. Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj, executive vice president for THAI’s commercial operations, has informed that the special flight ...

On Monday (Sept 28), Thai Government Deputy Spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said that the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting has approved a Special Tourist Visa (STV) starting from October 1 to attract foreign tourists across the world. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday. The Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports ...

On Tuesday (Sept 17), the cabinet of Thailand has decided to allow foreign nationals holding long-term tourist visas to stay up to 270 days as the government plans to reopen the country to foreign tourists starting from next month to help the shattered economy and to support the major sectors which have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. After ...

The minister of environmental protection has ordered the indefinite closure of the Phu Langka National Park and the Naka Cave (or Naga Cave) which has discovered recently and has rock formations like giant snake scales. It has been disfigured by visitors looking for lucky lottery numbers. On Wednesday (Sept 9), the Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has made the announcement on the ...

To revive the badly affected tourism industry in Thailand, the government is finalizing a plan that will make it possible for retired and senior tourists from Europe to spend the upcoming winter in Thailand. Government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul said that the government approved the plan in principle but it is still finalizing measures to reduce the risk of virus infection. ...

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is planning to launch its “Safe and Sealed” travel plan by October 1 in Phuket and 5 other regions where local residents will allow international tourists to visit. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Tourism and Sports Minister, has confirmed that the ministry will hold a meeting with the Ministry of Public Health, Home Affairs, Foreign ...

The latest ultra-private luxury cruise ship of Thailand Loy River Song has officially sailed on the Chao Phraya River, marking the route from modern Bangkok to Siam’s ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Loy Pela Voyages offers itineraries ranging from 2 days/1 night to 4 days/3 nights and allows guests to choose the experience that best suits their travel plans. In keeping ...

The local airlines Thai Air Asia and Thai VietJet Air have begun to flex their domestic routes and add other new routes as there are many people waiting to return to their desired destinations across Thailand. Thai Air Asia is operating its flights on two new routes from Chiang Mai and Udon Thani in the northeast to Hua Hin, offering ...