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...
Chinese Nationals Allegedly Steal Diamond Bracelet Worth 1 Million Baht from Siam Paragon, Escape...
Bangkok—
At 7:00 PM, on April 17th, 2024, Pathumwan investigative police officers and relevant agencies investigated a case of two Chinese individuals allegedly stealing a diamond bracelet “Yellow Gold” from the Van Cleef & Arpels...
Thai Police Crack Down on Transnational Criminals in ‘The Purge’ Operation, Seize Assets Worth...
National—
On April 17th, 2024, Mueang Thong Thani Royal Thai Police officers and relevant agencies held a press conference on “The Purge” operation to eradicate transnational criminals on Hybid-Scam networks. More than 250 million baht...
Tourist Police and Chinese Consulate Team Up to Enhance Safety for Chinese Tourists in...
Pattaya —
Tourist Police and the Chinese consulate in Thailand are teaming up to enhance safety measures for Chinese tourists visiting Pattaya.
A meeting led by Tourist Police Division 1 and the Chinese consulate took place...
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...
Thai Tourism Authority Reports Surge in Chinese Tourists After Visa Waiver
National—
On March 14th, 2024, Mrs. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), publicly revealed statistics of the number of Chinese tourists to Thailand increasing significantly after permanently waiving visa requirements...
Pattaya Mayor Welcomes VIP Chinese Tour Groups for Cultural Exchange and Investment Opportunities
Pattaya —
Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches recently hosted a group of VIP tourists from China at the Suanthai Pattaya Garden on Monday, March 11th, 2024.
The event aimed to strengthen cultural bonds and explore investment opportunities...
A Photo Look at Pattaya on Chinese New Year Weekend
Over the past few days multiple parts of Pattaya, Thailand have come alive with decorations and atmosphere for Chinese New Year, which falls tomorrow, Saturday, February 10th, 2024.
One of the biggest...
Pattaya Hotels See High Occupancy Ahead of Chinese New Year
Pattaya —
Land and House Plc (LH) reported high occupancy rates at its Grand Center Point hotels in both Bangkok and Pattaya ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year festive period, according to Mr. Wit...
Thailand and China Ink Visa-Free Agreement to Boost Tourism and Strengthen Bilateral Ties
National —
Thailand and China have reached an agreement to waive visa requirements for their citizens, a move aimed at boosting travel and tourism between the two nations.
According to reports, the signing of the mutual...
