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Thailand’s recent three-day weekend encouraged tourists to explore some of the country’s most breathtaking natural sites. According to officials stationed in Chiang Mai, more than 10,000 individuals traveled to Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain peak in Thailand. In addition to these natural landmarks, tourists also visited several others. A tourism operator in the western province of Kanchanaburi reported that the inflow of tourists during the long weekend in the Sangkhla Buri region earned more than 30 million baht in revenue for their enterprise. During the warmer months, the region is renowned for its foggy landscape. The viewpoint at Lam Ta Kong, which is located in Khao Yai National Park, was yet another popular weekend excursion. According to an article in The Bangkok Post, the scenic viewpoint’s campgrounds were full with people who planned to spend the night there. The manager of the protected area said that all available accommodations, including…

Now that travel restrictions in Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan have been loosened, the airline requires more Asian employees to meet the increased demand. As part of the latter, the trainees were obliged to leap into the pool to simulate an emergency ocean landing by the pilot. Once in the water, recruits are instructed to practice swimming backward, paddling with one hand while dragging someone with the other, and inflating life jackets with hairdryers. In order to conserve energy, the trainees huddled together to stay warm at sea by connecting their arms and legs, making themselves smaller, and moving as little as possible. Singapore Airlines is only one of a handful of flag carriers that are increasing their recruitment efforts. Since initiating the reform process, Thai Airways International (THAI) has consistently moved forward. The Central Bankruptcy Court allowed THAI’s petition to revise its recovery plan last week, delivering much-needed support…

According to the ministry, increasing the closing time of bars from 1am to 4am will encourage overseas travelers to spend more money. Recent surveys conducted by three organizations, according to Phiphat, indicate that 25% of international tourists visit nightlife entertainment establishments after midnight and spend 44% more. According to Phiphat, during the Covid prohibition, foreign tourists spent an average of 61,000 baht on RT-PCR tests and other medical expenses. When exams were waived, 40,000 to 50,000 baht were spent by foreign tourists. According to Phiphat, foreign tourists would spend 44% more if pubs were open until 4am. Phiphat dispatched authorities to create a special zone and hold public hearings in response to requests from Chiang Mai nightlife companies to extend closing hours. According to Phiphat, bars in tourist destinations already violate closing hours, and this proposal would make it legal. Especially during the Full Moon Party, bars on Koh Pha…

According to the tourism sector in Thailand, South Korea needs to loosen its visa requirements to draw more Thai visitors. After the Covid-19 epidemic receded on April 1, South Korea removed its travel bans, but the Thai tourist board is concerned that it didn’t go far enough. The Thai tourism board warned South Korea to step up efforts or risk losing these tourists. South Korean tourism rivals are alarmed. According to them, the government’s strict rules are sending Thai tourists to other nations that are willing to accept their money. Thai travel agencies and tour operators were asked by Gyeonggi Vacation Organization (GTO) and Korean Air to promote new tourist destinations in Gyeonggi, a suburb of Seoul. According to the Global Tourism Observatory, Thailand was the Southeast Asian country that sent the most visitors to South Korea in 2019. (GTO). The RT-PCR test, according to Kang Dong-Han, director of GTO’s…

According to the results of a recent survey conducted by the American news company US News, Thailand was placed sixth in Asia and 28th worldwide. Out of a total of 85 countries, Switzerland was ranked as the best in this year’s research, followed by Germany, Canada, the United States, and Sweden. Japan topped the list of Asian nations, followed by China, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. According to a statement by a government official named Anucha Burapachaisri, Thailand can be ranked as the second-best nation in Asean, behind Singapore, based on the Asia listing. The ranking was determined by ten distinct factors, including quality of life, social purpose, adventure, cultural influence, entrepreneurship, and heritage. Other factors included corporate orientation, authority, and social purpose. According to Anucha, this ranking demonstrates that foreigners have a favorable opinion of Thailand, which is widely considered as one of the world’s top tourism destinations. In…

The Thai government agency in charge of national parks, animal, and plant conservation opened the Similan and Surin Islands for the remainder of the monsoon season one day earlier than they were scheduled to do so. On the other side, the Andaman coast is forecasted to be hit with a significant amount of precipitation and gusty winds during the next several days. Every single day, the Similan Islands National Park has a cap of 3,850 visitors who are permitted to enter the park. This includes the 3,325 individuals who participated in day tours as well as the 525 individuals who participated in scuba diving excursions. The director of the national park, Rakchanok Phaenoi, stated that there were only about 500 Thai and international visitors to the area on Saturday due to the fact that some tour companies were forced to postpone their trips. Miang Island was accessible to tourists, but…