The scourge of zero-dollar tours has returned with even lower prices, targeting inbound tourists from China, Russia and India. This trend has begun to ravage the tourism industry because of the poor quality of the tours, leaving licensed Thai operators unable to compete, said Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta). […]
BANGKOK, May 7 (TNA) – The Cabinet has approved the extension of the visa exemption for tourists from India and Taiwan for another six months. TAT Adopts Cautious Approach to Visa Fee Waiver Scheme Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Kenikar Unjit stated that the Cabinet meeting approved the extension in principle as proposed […]
Mr. Suthipong Kongpool, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, along with Thai government officials and airline officials, discussed the topic of increasing the number of flights between Thailand and India with Mr. Asangba Chuba Ao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation of India, along with representatives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India, the […]
A Chinese traveller has been arrested for allegedly stealing an expensive wristwatch and cash from another passenger during a flight from Mumbai in India to Bangkok. Chinese passenger arrested for in-flight theft Suvarnabhumi airport general manager Kittipong Kittikachorn said on Monday that 48-year-old Yi Xiangyang had been detained and charged with theft. Full story: Bangkok […]
The woman and her husband had pitched a tent in Dumka district.
Tourism leaders in Thailand are calling for discussions on establishing a long-term visa-free travel arrangement with India, anticipating significant benefits as India is expected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027. The temporary visa exemption for Indian travelers has already shown positive effects, with plans to extend the policy for two additional years after […]
The inauguration ceremony of the temple dedicated to the god Ram, attended by 7,500 guests, was guarded by 10,000 police officers amid fears of an attack.
The Cabinet agreed on Tuesday to exempt tourists from India and Taiwan from requiring an entry visa to say in Thailand for up to 30 days, effective from November 10 until May 10. No Impacts of Taiwan Ending Free Visas: Tourism Sector Currently, arrivals from 59 countries can enter Thailand without an entry visa. Recently, […]
