Seventy Three Tourists Rescued after Speedboat Capsized in Satun
PRESS RELEASE:
A tourist speedboat, “Bandaya 19,” capsized near Bubu Island, about 3 km from Satun’s Lipe Island, Sunday (Dec 24). The boat carried 73 tourists, including 3 children and 4 crew members.
The Navy's 491st...
Thai Tourism Authority Proposes 90-Day Visa-Free Stays for More Countries, Western Countries Targeted
National—
On January 29th, 2024, Thai national media stated that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) requested the Thai government to extend the visa-free stay duration to 90 days for long-haul tourists, including those from...
Opinion: The Face of Jomtien is Changing and Not Everyone Agrees With It
Later this week, from March 1st, Jomtien Beach Road begins an ambitious beach area construction project from the Dongtan Beach police box to the Chaiyapreuk intersection which will see the street turn one way...
China Takes Top Spot for Thailand’s Tourist Arrivals
National —
Chinese tourists have taken the top spot in terms of international tourist numbers for Thailand, according to the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association (PBTA).
The news was revealed during the PBTA regular meeting held...
Thailand Enters Low Tourism Season: Industry Faces Challenges Post-Songkran, Hopes Rest on Chinese Visitors
National—
On April 22nd, 2024, Mr. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, the President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), publicly revealed that Thailand is officially entering the low season. Thai Tourism operators may struggle with low...
Local residents near Floating Market complain about market flooding into their village to city...
Pattaya-
Residents of a small village on Moo 4 located behind the popular Pattaya tourist attraction The Floating Market have reached out to the city government to complain about consistent flooding and damage done to...
Tourism Ministry blames world economy for lack of tourists
A top official at the Thai Ministry for Tourism and Sports told a business meeting in Hua Hin that the world economy was to blame for Thailand's lack of tourists.
Panya Hanlamyuang pointed the finger...
United Nations officially adds traditional Thai Massage to its intangible cultural heritage list
BANGKOK(NNT) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has formally added traditional Thai massage to its intangible cultural heritage list, following the traditional Khon dance that was previously listed.
The Minister of...
Tourist attractions that cater only to Chinese in Pattaya must adapt due to Chinese...
PATTAYA:--Tourist attractions that catered only to the Chinese market must adjust marketing plans, cut prices and cooperate with rivals in order to survive the loss of Chinese tour groups, the head of the Chonburi...
Thai government puts on hold plan to cancel visa on arrival and visa free...
Bangkok-
The government has put on hold its plan to suspend visa on arrival (VoA) for 18 countries and visa-free entry from high-risk areas (South Korea, Hong Kong and Italy) after an urgent meeting on Thursday (March...
