Thailand Welcomes 1.3 Million Tourists in Early January
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Thailand reportedly welcomed over 1.3 million international tourists between January 1 and January 12, 2025, a 19.89% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the government, the surge generated 66.089...
E-Ticket Policy Falters as Cash Handling Persists at Ko Phi Phi National Park
Krabi —
On January 17th, 2024, reporters revealed that a special task force from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) inspected measures to prevent corruption in the management of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National...
Chonburi and Pattaya See 24 Million Visitors in 2024, Generating 260 Billion Baht in...
Pattaya —
Chonburi and Pattaya welcomed over 24 million visitors in 2024, earning 260 billion baht, with even more growth expected in 2025.
The Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Pattaya's Office, Mr....
Tourism Authority of Thailand Monitors Chinese Tourism Amid Actors Disappearance Ahead of Chinese Lunar...
National —
On January 15th, 2024, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is assessing the impact of the disappearance of Chinese actor Wang Xing at the Thai-Myanmar border on January 3rd, which created a stir...
Thailand Welcomes Back Chinese Visitors, Driving Post-Pandemic Recovery
National —
On January 6th, 2025, the South China Morning Post reported that Thailand’s eased visa rules for Chinese tourists significantly boosted foreign arrivals in 2024, with numbers rising 26% from the previous year.
The...
Tourists Flock to Bali Hai Pier for Koh Larn Trips After New Year
Pattaya —
Crowds of tourists headed to Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya yesteday to catch ferries to Koh Larn, making the most of the first weekend after the New Year.
On the afternoon of January 5th,...
Pattaya Countdown 2025 Attracts Over 390,000 Visitors, Generating 5 Billion Baht for Local Economy
Pattaya —
Pattaya Countdown 2025 drew over 390,000 visitors, with hotel occupancy reaching 83% and generating 5 billion baht in local spending during the New Year celebration, said Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches.
On January 5th,...
Pattaya Rings in the New Year with High Hotel Occupancy Rates
Pattaya, Thailand - As the world welcomed 2025, Pattaya saw its hotels bustling with activity, reflecting a robust start to the new year in terms of tourism. According to the Thai Hotels Association (THA)...
At least Five People Die in Surat Thani Bus Crash
Surat Thani, January 1st, 2025 – A devastating incident unfolded in Chai Ya on New Year's Day when a tour bus driver lost control and crashed into a tree on the main No. 41...
Thailand Exceeds 35 Million Tourists in 2024, Revenue Hits 1.8 Trillion Baht
National —
On December 29th, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), revealed that from January 1st to December 27th, 2024, Thailand welcomed 35,047,501 international tourists, exceeding the year’s...
