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…
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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…
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays are Bangkok-Sydney flight days. Thai AirAsia X’s acting CEO discussed the new routes’ potential. Australia is among the top three educational destinations for Thai students and a top travel destination for Thai tourists. Thailand and Australia have significant qualities that draw tourists from both hemispheres. Bangkok offers travelers nightlife, culture, shopping, and Thai cuisine. It’s also a major transit hub for Australians.” Melbourne-Bangkok one-way economy flights start at $299 AUD (7,552 Thai baht). Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays are Bangkok-Melbourne flight days. One-way Business Class flatbed tickets cost $1,199 AUD (30,293 Thai baht). Melbourne Airport Aviation Chief Jim Parashos backed the new services. “We’re excited to have Thai AirAsia X at Melbourne Airport.” Thailand is a favorite destination of Australians, so we expect these new direct routes to be popular, especially among leisure travelers eager to enjoy the country’s food, beaches, and culture. This new route…
The airline’s Phuket flights are scheduled to depart Seoul Incheon Airport on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 5:55 p.m. and arrive in Phuket at 10 p.m. On Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11 p.m., flights from Chiang Mai to Seoul take off and touch down at 6.25 a.m. There will also be departures from Phuket to Seoul on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. These aircraft will leave Phuket at 11.20 p.m. and land in Seoul Incheon at 7.55 a.m. the following day. Additionally, the airline has begun operating flights between Seoul and Budapest, Hungary. On October 3, 2022, the service will make its debut flight. Starting in October, a Boeing 737-800 will fly the Seoul-Chiang Mai route four times per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. At 5.55 p.m., the flight will leave Seoul Incheon and arrive in Chiang Mai at 9.30 p.m. A330-300 aircraft will also…
TAT created the app in collaboration with AIS, TRUE, Kasikorn Bank, ThaiBev, and Dusit Thani to assist Thailand’s travel and tourist industry. The TAGTHAi Pass travel guide includes local recommendations for restaurants, spas, massage parlors, and tourist attractions. If necessary, you can compare it to the Thailand Pass. For further information, please visit https://www.tagthai.com. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and other organizations have just released the “TAGTHAi Pass” smartphone app. TAGTHAi’s “City Pass” enables tourists to attend all events and activities in each partner city. The application provides both travel suggestions and emergency contact information. The “Essential Pass” for TAGTHAi enables strange occurrences. TAGTHAi participants can receive discounts and other incentives. When the app’s barcode is scanned, businesses in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and other locations will give discounts and other incentives. Travelers would find the service useful, and travel and tourism enterprises would have additional marketing, sales, and distribution…
The “tourist tax” was delayed to give Thailand’s tourism sector time to recover from the pandemic. Thai passport holders won’t be taxed. Visitors arriving by plane in Thailand must pay the entry fee, however those staying less than 24 hours are exempt. The ministry said the tax will act as accident insurance, although specifics have not been released. Although details aren’t finalized, it appears the Ministry of Tourism will solely charge foreign visitors arriving by plane. The tax will be enforced “next year,” most likely on January 1, 2023, says Thailand’s tourism minister. The Malaysia-Thailand land border fee is $8.22. Foreigners with legitimate work permits, diplomats, and children under 2 will likely also be exempt from the tourist fee. Thailand’s plans for a “tourist tax” are unclear. According to the tourism ministry, the fee will fund tourist attractions. Saturday, the Hatyai Songkhla Hotels Association criticized the tourism fee. Sitthiphong Sitthiphatprapha,…
According to Anucha, Thailand hopes to host 10 million foreign tourists by the end of 2022. The CCSA granted visas to foreign travelers this week when they entered the nation. The 30-day international visitor exemption period will be increased to 45 days as of October 1st of this year. According to a forecast released in July by the tourism and sports ministry, 9.3 million foreigners will visit the “Land of Smiles” in 2022. According to the CCSA, the 15-day visa-on-arrival program will now be extended for 30 days. In a month, he forecast, this number will increase to 4.5 million. The government’s spokesperson, Anucha Burapachaisri, stated that a number of strategies have been employed to boost and revitalize Thailand’s tourism industry as well as other economic sectors. An official from the administration stated that 4 million foreigners have visited Thailand just this year. Malaysia, India, Laos, Singapore, and the United…
Thailand is accessible to Filipino business travelers. Phiphat agreed and declared that Thailand would support the employment fair. Christina Garcia Frasco praised the minister’s remarks from Thailand.Thailand’s hospitality sector, according to Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, is experiencing a manpower shortage. She added we keep an eye on the COVID-19 labor deficit. To rehire those who left the industry or were laid off during the epidemic, I’m in contact with the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). We have made the decision to hold job fairs focused on travel and tourism all across the Philippines. According to Frasco, DOT and DOLE are collaborating with Thai and Philippine government organizations on “Trabaho Turismo Asenso!” 22-24 September. The 67-year-old asserted that now that travel restrictions have been relaxed and tourism operations have started, open positions can be filled. Phiphat chose to hire Filipinos because they speak great English, which is a requirement…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Phuket and Kuala Lumpur directors, the Executive Chairman of Penang Global Tourism, and the CEO of Firefly all applauded the route. A flight with 134 people landed in Phuket at 2:20 p.m. on Friday. Flight FY3600, a refurbished Boeing 737-800, left Penang. Firefly Airlines is a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group, which operates Malaysia Airlines. initial rate includes flight changes, 20 kg of checked baggage, reward points, and optional priority services.nstead, they underlined that travelers should arrive in the afternoon to enjoy Phuket’s beaches, markets, nightlife, food, and drink, and Penang’s renowned street cuisine in addition to its beaches, colonial heritage, and architectural treasures. Penang and Phuket are both bridge-connected islands known for their cuisine and beaches, according to TAT. Over 560,000 Malaysians had visited Thailand this year, and Phuket has 890,000 international visitors. The route, along with a flight from Koh Samui to Penang,…