More and more Malaysians are traveling to Thailand for brief holidays. According to the Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT), Malaysia had the most visitors (751,397). The government determined last month which countries sent the most tourists to Thailand, but the most recent visitors have come from quite diverse locations. The Shuttle Train that operates between Hat Yai, Thailand, and Padang Besar, Malaysia, makes travel between the two nations significantly simpler. This service commenced operation in July. India ranked second with 480,825 inhabitants. Laos ranked third with 310,468 tourist arrivals. TAT estimated that 10 million tourists would arrive in the next three months based on flights and hotel reservations that had already been made. Malaysia, not India, was determined to be the country that sent the most tourists to Thailand last month. A Thai government official stated Wednesday that between January 1 and September 8, more than five million foreigners visited the…
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Yesterday, China Airlines said that it will start flying to Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Taiwanese airline said on the day it reopened its borders that flights to the city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand would start on January 20, 2019. Starting next month, there will be three flights a week between Brisbane and Taipei. The airline also said that during the last three months of this year, there will be 30% more flights and 50% more flights to Southeast Asia. The flight CI851 from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Chiang Mai leaves at 7.50 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and arrives at 11 a.m. From October to December 2022, there will also be three flights a week to Auckland. In October and November, there will be three flights a week from Sydney and Melbourne to Taipei, up from the two flights they have now. In December, there…
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and Phuket are Thailand’s most popular tourist attractions. Visitors to Thailand may not consider these areas to be rural. Northeastern Thailand’s Isaan region offers adventure. The hosts will also take you kayaking and offer you traditional dance and puppet acts. They will also provide you with exotic fruits. Airbnb reports that more travelers are visiting “lesser-known” destinations like as Koh Lanta, Trat, Pai, and Cha-Am. According to Airbnb, Thai travelers choose “off-the-beaten-path” destinations, which is beneficial for the local population and economy. The proprietors of Ban Lam Khanun offer a 30-minute tour of Trang’s cuisine. Mountains, ruins, waterfalls, and national parks receive few visitor visits. Thailand’s Trang province is unexplored. Trang features beaches, islands, mountains, and ecotourism. Airport. Ban Lam Khanun is a depiction of rural Trang. Phetchabun, Thailand, is similarly beautiful. Phetchabun connects the northeast, center, and north of Thailand. Rent a vehicle to…
According to the report, the most money is spent by tourists between 1 and 3 a.m. Typically, they spend less after 3 a.m. This supports our request for a closing time of 4:00 a.m. Before discussing the new ministerial regulations that would be issued by the Public Health Ministry and the Ministry of Interiors, he noted that the survey findings would be provided to the government. He stated that these groups typically begin dining at 10 p.m. and drinking at 12 a.m., and that the restaurants close shortly after they begin to “enjoy the atmosphere.” The researched regions included popular tourist attractions such as Koh Samui, Phang Nga, and Bangkok’s Khao San Road. Phiphat stated that if the neighborhood rejects the proposal, authorities will consult the neighborhood and resume discussions with the CCSA. He continued, We may be able to offer a specific location where there is no curfew and…
The Thai tourism governor met with his Greek counterpart in Greece today to promote tourism and highlight shared heritage. Since the Chinese government imposed travel restrictions, the monarchy’s tourism earnings has dropped. More than 14,000 Greeks visited Thailand in 2019, with over 3,000 visiting this year. The two tourism ministries discussed the delays in granting Thai tourists permits to visit Greece. The 2012 cancellation of direct Athens-Bangkok flights should be reversed. She said the two departments’ longstanding cooperation would continue after resolving concerns with direct flights and visas. The Gerachis mansion is still standing in Lopburi, Thailand. China was Thailand’s top tourist destination before COVID-19. Olympia Anastasopoulou and Yuthasak Supasorn met in Athens to revive a 16-year-old tourism cooperation pact. Anastasopoulou predicts that 10,000 individuals will visit Thailand next year. Greece and Thailand are also willing to discuss their shared history. Costantin Gerachi, a Greek adventurer known as Constance Phaulkon…
Face masks are still common in Thailand even though the Covid-19 outbreak has passed. In Thailand, you could see people wearing masks on domestic flights, but are they required? Face masks are still advised to be worn in busy areas despite the Thai government making them “optional” back in June. The announcement, which said, “The wearing of a mask is now an optional practice so that people can now live more in line with normal circumstances,” was published in the Royal Gazette. The Ministry of Population Health only advises the general public to wear a mask when they are living with others in a crowded space, in public gatherings where they can’t maintain social distance, or in places that are poorly ventilated in order to lower the risk of infection transmission. Most people abide by requests to wear face masks on trains, as shown on the BTS Sky Train in…
The Board of Investment has officially begun accepting applications for long-term resident (LTR) visas for wealthy and high-potential foreigners who are expected to make big contributions to the economy. The visa offers a range of tax and non-tax benefits to attract new foreign residents, technologies and talents to stay or work in the country longer. The LTR visa is available to four categories of foreigners: Wealthy global citizens Foreign retirees (wealthy pensioners) Work-from-Thailand professionals Highly skilled professionals – having personal income of not less than US$80,000 per year, are skillful in the target industry, and have not less than five years of work experience. Check if you qualify for the LTR (HERE)! Use the above LTR check to determine if you qualify (it takes 2 minutes). LTR visa holders will have privileges such as a 10-year renewable visa, fast-track service at international airports in Thailand, a one-year report to the…
The proposal would raise the maximum size and occupancy to 10 and 30 guests, respectively, and broaden a “homestay” provision under the Hotel Act for small enterprises with little more than 20 visitors in little more than four rooms. The Thai Hotels Association was against it, claiming that enabling people to run larger homestay businesses would endanger safety and security and give small hotels a way to evade paying property taxes. The THA president also claims that if they are not forced to disclose who is staying on their premises, these small hotels could turn into criminal hideouts. Furthermore, owners of condo or apartment buildings can abuse this exemption. These homestay enterprises could disregard rules that would enhance the environment, security, and safety requirements in addition to not paying hotel taxes. These small hotels would not be subject to the rules governing water and waste disposal, the specifications for fire…
The government expects the LTR visa to generate 1 trillion baht in annual earnings from wealthy expats investing, purchasing real estate, and spending money in the nation, despite its limited target market. Given that tourism accounts for at least 12% of Thailand’s GDP, the government anticipates that affluent expats will propel 4.2% economic development in 2019. The 10-year long-term resident visa went into effect on Thursday with the intention of turning tourists into expats by providing benefits and tax incentives. They have stated that they only want wealthy foreigners to use the LTR visa and relocate to Thailand. In addition to a yearly immigration check-in, numerous re-entry permits, a 10-year renewable visa, the opportunity to work in Thailand while holding the visa, a 17% tax rate, and fast track options at international airports, the program also includes a yearly immigration check-in. The new LTR visa, in the opinion of the…
The bus from Bangkok’s airport to Pattaya costs 350 Baht one-way. In August, the service will offer two round journeys every day. Bell Travel runs shuttles between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Bangkok and a new bus service between BKK airport and Hua Hin as of August 22. Bell Travel Service sells shuttle tickets at Gate 10 of Don Mueang Airport and online at BellTravelService.com. The 6 am bus leaves Pattaya’s Bell Travel Service Office on North Pattaya Road for Don Mueang. Tell people so this and other routes will soon get bus service. Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok’s secondary airport, now flies directly to Pattaya, a popular tourist destination and nightlife hub. If the shuttle proves successful, Don Mueang Airport’s Deputy Director of Operations said it might lead to further bus choices. Pattaya and Don Mueang Airport shuttle buses leave at 3 p.m. Pattaya is Don Mueang’s favorite destination, according to…