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The differences in expenditure could be caused by Pattaya’s changing visitor population. The city’s mayor, Poramet Ngampichet, claims that the issue is that they are reducing their budget. Pattaya also missed out on Chinese tourists, another group with a reputation for spending more money than Vietnamese and Indian visitors. 3.3 million foreign visitors traveled to Thailand between January and July of this year, according to the Thai Tourism Authority. In June, Malaysia overtook India as Thailand’s leading source of visitors.On Tuesday, the mayor asserted that the majority of the city’s one million foreign visitors this year were Indian and Vietnamese, who made less money than visitors from other European nations. Five out of every six tourists to Pattaya this year, according to Poramet, were Thai. This is the reason the government should focus on bringing back Chinese tourists, according to some food vendors at Pattaya’s floating market earlier this month.…

There are now just three flights per week between Thailand and China, but the CAAC has requested an increase to 15 flights per week in a letter, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. All of the Thai-based airlines will discuss the concept, and the CAAT will develop a list to send to China perhaps next week. The flights would then be expedited, and if Chinese airports can handle them, they might start operating as early as September. They have asked the authorities to provide them with a list of airlines operating in Thailand and potential routes they would be interested in flying, even if they have limited capacity at some of the main airports like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou.Increased flights might be a great help to Thailand’s beleaguered tourism industry, since China has historically been a major supplier of travelers due to Covid-19 limitations and restricted international travel…

Even though the filter is set to only show activities with at least four stars, 73% of the activities are still available. The Maldives has 29 spas and wellness centers, and 88.73% of them have four stars or more. There were 2,673 spas and other health facilities in Thailand. The Maldives and Indonesia both got 8.5/10, making them the second and third healthiest places to go on vacation. The best place for a wellness vacation is Thailand, which got 9.5 out of 10. There were 1,482 health and spa activities in Indonesia that got four stars or more. This is 71.70% of the list. Yoga and Pilates were the most popular classes at Ocean Sound. Some of the best beaches, marine life, spas, wellness centers, and other natural attractions can be found in the Maldives. Researchers from Slingo used TripAdvisor to find out which countries have the best resort hotels,…

In the Hin Rong Kla National Park, the orchid species habenaria janellehayneiana, which is currently in full bloom, may be found at the Man Daeng Waterfall. The management of the park claims that the rocks of the cascade are slippery. Visitors are advised to bring their own supplies of food, water, rain gear, shoes, and anti-leech socks. The park is located in northern Thailand’s Phitsanulok province. The orchid is Thailand’s national flower. The kingdom contains 1,500 unique species of orchids. Entry costs may vary based on your age and citizenship (both Thai and foreign). Flowers grow on the rocks beside the waterfall, creating a colorful scene. They naturally grow in Thailand’s woods and forests, but you may also see them by the side of the road. The uncommon orchid species, according to Phitsanulok’s Protected Area Regional Office 11, is always in full bloom in August, albeit there won’t be as…

Hong Kong’s Covid-19 travel restrictions cage up inhabitants. Hong Kong visitors will quarantine for three nights instead of seven. Hong Kongers are booking more flights to Seoul, Phuket, and Singapore, according to Expedia. Bangkok was the top destination when the administration announced this. Hong Kongers searched for flights to Bangkok after their government reduced quarantine days. 39% of respondents said trekking to see Thailand’s sunrises, 31% named shark or turtle conservation, and 28% mentioned coral planting. 36% are interested in homestays and 42% in coffee and tea estates. 94% of travelers rated Thailand highly. 57% of Covid respondents have taken five Thai vacations. Songkran, Loy Krathong, and a Thai music festival interest 62% of Hong Kong vacationers. Expedia reported more Hong Kong travel. 86% of 3,000 Hong Kong residents plan to visit Thailand next year, a survey found. April-June Expedia.com international flight searches. hk’s quarterly growth was 60%. Lavinia Rajaram,…

Second-quarter tourism growth is predicted to be 3.1% year-over-year, up from 2.2%. Thailand expects 10 million tourists by year’s end, up from 1.07 million in July. 12 economists anticipated 0.9% quarterly GDP growth, down from 1.1% in the previous quarter. Tourism and the government’s move to lower entry criteria boosted Thailand’s economy. Tourism is essential to Thailand’s economy, and a faster-than-expected rebound should increase growth, says economist Chua Han Teng. If China doesn’t change its zero-Covid policy, a full comeback to pre-pandemic numbers seems unlikely. Thailand’s economy grew at its fastest pace in a year last quarter, but the outlook is still threatened by rising living costs and China’s zero-Covid-19 policy. Global recession fears could affect Thailand’s economy and growth forecast. Standard Chartered analyst Tim Leelahaphan said, “There’s no sign inflation will fall.” Reuters predicts Thailand’s GDP would grow 3.4% this year, 4.1% in 2023, and 3.5% in 2024. Persistent…

Two additional trains will connect Bangkok and Padang Besar, Malaysia. Yesterday’s journey started. The SRT runs 200 trains daily, mostly in the south. 52 trains run daily in Thailand’s south, 46 in the northeast, 36 in the north, 34 on Mahachai lines, 24 in the east, and 8 on Mae Klong routes. The new trains will convey Thais and expats to the Malaysian border and enhance southern tourism.Since COVID-19 eased border constraints, the Thai government wants Malaysians to visit Thailand. Hat Yai-Padang Besar began service last month. 3.10pm Bangkok train arrives 9.50am next day. Many expats may have to cross the border again when Covid-19 rules lapse in Thailand. During the coronavirus outbreak, international borders closed. Subtract one hour at the border, although trains run on Thai time. The capital will send two long-distance trains to Padang Besar. Bangkok-Padang Besar trains go north-to-south and south-to-north. The other leaves at 5.06pm…

People who are against the idea are worried that it will let people drink and party for a few more hours, which could be very bad. Supporters of the current plan to let bars and clubs stay open and sell alcohol until 4 a.m. in some tourist provinces think that this will give people who spend money more time to drink and party. The deputy director of the center says that the World Health Organization recommends alcohol curfews to prevent deaths, injuries, and other problems caused by drinking, and that while sales may go up a little, violence and deaths are likely to follow. The Centre of Alcohol Studies at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Maha Sarakham University thinks that if more people drink, there will be more injuries and deaths caused by alcohol. They don’t like the idea of letting entertainment places stay open every night for two hours…

The fourth quarter’s net loss of 5.19 billion baht, as opposed to the second quarter’s losses of 267 million baht, reduced the net profit for the year. The Kuala Lumpur-based airline AirAsia X reported overall revenue of 3.49 billion baht for the 2022 fiscal year, with fourth-quarter revenue of just 853 million baht. While overcoming the challenges posed by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions and rules that slow down travel, the low-cost airline is renewing its goals to meet the regions with the greatest demand for passengers and cargo. Fuel costs are a significant issue for airlines, as they now make up 35% of operating expenses, up from a prior maximum of 30%. Additionally, even though oil prices are starting to gradually decline, the aviation industry won’t be significantly impacted for some time. Operating and fuel costs are also impacted by the depreciation of the ringgit (and the baht). AirAsia X stated…