The influx of Chinese visitors could cause some growing pains for Thailand’s tourism industry. At the weekend, the iPattaya Police raided the Bang Lamung District in search of unlicensed cannabis businesses and shut them down. Unsuspecting business owners were caught in the crossfire. On January 7, 2019, Pattaya Police chief Pol. Col. Kullachart Kullachai and Dr. Thongchai Lertwilairattanapong, director-general of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, led a team that included officers from the Chon Buri Public Health Department, the Tourist Police, and officials from the Bang Lamung District. It was discovered that five cannabis sellers were operating without the proper licenses, and as a result, those businesses had to be shut down. One of the stores was located on Walking Street, and the other four were located on Soi Buakhao. Additionally, the vendor from Walking Street was taken into custody. Kullachart asserted that every cannabis dealer had…
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The material that has been presented makes it quite evident that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is making concerted efforts to entice Chinese tourists to visit the nation. During the third week of February, TAT intends to host a roadshow in China, with the intention of targeting the three cities in China with the highest populations: Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. The roadshow is going to concentrate on establishing foreign independent tourists (FITs) and tour group packages, and it is anticipated that there will be a total of 120 businesspeople from China and Thailand in attendance. In addition, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is collaborating with the Chinese online travel service Ctrip to carry out an online marketing campaign aimed at promoting tour packages to Thailand. It is also important to note that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates that approximately 300,000 Chinese tourists would arrive in Thailand…
This coming weekend, ships serving Koh Samui will be ready to receive returning Chinese tourists. Before the pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus, the Chinese were Thailand’s most numerous tourists. The Chinese government gave its citizens the green light to travel outside the country yesterday. Yesterday, Thai media reported that ferry operators in Koh Samui’s Angthong sub-district were making preparations to accommodate tourists traveling to Koh Samed, Koh Pha Ngan, and Koh Tao aboard their vessels. The manager of Lomprayah stated that the company was getting ready for the arrival of Chinese visitors by disinfecting the boat after each trip on which it conveyed passengers and stocking it with hand sanitizer. The manager, whose name was Kittisak Thanaput, expressed some level of anxiety about the possibility of Chinese tourists contracting the Covid virus. On the other hand, he stated that he had the impression that the organization was ready to…
On Friday night, the island of Koh Pha Ngan in Thailand had what is believed to have been the first Full Moon Party of the year, as stated by the deputy governor of Surat Thani. A total of 20,000 individuals showed up to attend the event. Rain fell for a short time during the party, but as soon as the clouds parted, the guests were able to enjoy themselves to the fullest by dancing on the beach as soon as the sun came out again. According to statements made by Vice Governor Choosak Rooying to The Phuket Express, there are so many tourists visiting Koh Pha Ngan and the islands that surround it that there are not even sufficient flights to travel to these destinations. He claims that the tourists are heading to a variety of different islands, some of which include Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh Pha Ngan.…
People who work in tourism and the entertainment industry are ecstatic about China’s statement that it will reopen and allow outward travel. However, some are concerned about the possible issues that could arise as a result of a large number of Chinese tourists visiting their country. Some people are concerned about an overwhelming influx of Chinese tourists visiting popular destinations in Thailand. Some people are concerned that the enormous rush of tourists into Thailand could put an undue strain on the country’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly in light of the widespread Covid-19 outbreak that is presently occurring in China. On Monday, China made the announcement that beginning on January 8, it will lift its rigorous quarantine of those traveling to and living on the mainland and will reopen its borders. The decision is excellent news for Thailand, which is continuing to thrive as a result of the international easing of restrictions…
The new tourism cooperation accords that have been inked in preparation for the Visit Thailand-Korea Year 2023-2024 are expected to be helpful to Thailand’s tourism industry. They will assist the Tourism Authority of Thailand in positioning Thailand as a year-round destination for Korean tourists, particularly among members of Generation Z, millennials, women traveling alone, incentives, luxury, long-stay golfers, and honeymooners. They will also help position Thailand as a destination of choice for long-stay golfers. Thai Air Transport (TAT) and Korean Air have just signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, which will result in the addition of new flight routes to Thailand as well as an increase in the number of flights that are scheduled to arrive in the kingdom. The agreement was made possible as a result of TAT’s partnership with Korean Air. It is also a good opportunity to bring in extra American tourists, especially taking into consideration the advantageous…
In Thailand’s biggest tourist attractions, including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui, Airbnb bookings increased. Foreign and Thai visitors visited. Airbnb reported in September that Thai tourists were exploring “off-the-beaten-path” locations, which was beneficial for the environment and local businesses. Airbnb estimates that there are more travelers staying in “lesser-known” places than in tourist destinations. Koh Lanta, Trat, Pai, and Cha-Am are “less popular” locations. However, Bangkok remains Airbnb’s most popular vacation destination. The nation’s capital topped the Airbnb global usage list for 2022. Bangkok was the most popular travel destination for the first three quarters of the year, according to Airbnb customer check-in searches. List of items remaining: Bangkok The Australian city of Sydney. Málaga The capital of South Korea is Seoul. The city of Melbourne, Australia, Itapema, Brazil Angra dos Reis Cape Canoa, Brazil Auckland Brisbane is located in Australia. Bangkok is expected to rank fifth…
According to the results of a recent study conducted by the BBC, Thailand is the Southeast Asian country that people want to visit the most. A survey was done by BBC News in July among persons from Europe, North America, and other parts of the world who intend to travel to Southeast Asia. The highest percentage of persons who said they were likely to visit the kingdom of Thailand was 57.4%, which put Thailand at the top of the list. The poll was carried out by conducting a survey among 1,414 individuals who are both members of BBC Global Minds and who have future trip plans to Southeast Asia. This online community is made up of around 19,000 people who keep up-to-date on all the latest worldwide news. Eighty percent of Europeans polled stated that they intended to visit the region over the following three to four months, indicating that…
According to Yuthasak Supaporn, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), it is possible that the number of tourists who visit Thailand this year will reach 11 million before the year is over. According to what was revealed this morning by the governor of Thailand’s tourism authority, the country played host to 10.9 million tourists from all over the world between January 1 and December 20. As the High Season is already in full swing, Yuthasak stated that he anticipates the total number of visitor arrivals to exceed 11.5 million by the end of the year. According to the Thai Hotels Association, 90 percent of the hotels in Chiang Mai province, which is located in the northern part of Thailand, have reservations for New Year’s Eve already made. Perhaps Yuthasak’s prediction will come true (Northern Region). Earlier last month, the TAT achieved success in surpassing its objective of…
Students got together on the island to stage a protest against the owner of a corporation that has staked a claim to ownership over a pathway that leads to a school, a hospital, and a beach. The proprietor of the company claims that the walkway is part of his personal property. At this time, the boardwalk is not available for use. Wasan Paileeklee, a member of the National Human Rights Panel, stated that the commission is keeping a careful eye on the most recent increase in tension. It is just the most recent disagreement in a long history of land conflicts that involve local populations, the government, and enterprises tied to tourism. Since 2006, the commission has forwarded fourteen complaints concerning local land rights and has investigated nine of these issues altogether. Wasan asserts that the National Historic and Cultural Resources Commission (NHCR) has provided suggestions on the subject of…