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Tourism in Thailand may fall next year

Tourism industry professionals are concerned that the current rush of tourists to Thailand may be due to pent-up desire. If this is the case, then by the time next year rolls around, everyone who waited through the epidemic in order to enjoy a vacation in Thailand will have already booked their trips. According to the TAT, this amount may be boosted to around 77,000 baht with the use of government incentives, most notably the availability of extended stays. Countries or territories that are exempt from Thai visa requirements currently receive a 45-day stamp instead of a 30-day stamp upon entering the nation. The extended stay program is expected to continue until at least March 2023. Phuket has already accumulated data indicating that European tourists are scheduling longer stays than in past years, most likely due to the new 45-day stamp. For the year 2022, it was determined that 10 million…

New direct flight from Oman to Phuket is now available

On Monday, there was a first-ever direct flight from Oman to Phuket International Airport. The flight originated in Muscat. The Oman Air flight landed in Phuket after departing from Muscat, the capital of Oman. According to the article by The Phuket Express, the flight had a total of 162 passengers, all of whom were given HKT souvenirs upon their arrival. Recent months have witnessed the introduction of a number of brand-new direct airline options to Phuket. On November 12, the flagship airline of Russia made the announcement that it would be increasing the number of weekly flights departing from Russia to Phuket by 14. This occurred a little less than two weeks following the joyful return of Russian airlines to Phuket. The very first flight operated by LOT Polish Airlines arrived in Phuket on November 7th. From Warsaw to Phuket, there were a total of 252 people on the trip.…

Tourism officials organize Loy Krathong celebrations in six Thai provinces

The Loy Krathong holiday takes place on November 8 this year. According to a Nation Thailand article, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host Loy Krathong celebrations on the following dates and locations: • Bangkok: November 6 to 8, Santichaiprakarn Park, Phra Nakhon • Sukhothai: Sukhothai Historical Park, Muang district, from 29 October to 8 November • Roi-Et: November 7 through 8 at Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park and Phlan Chai Lake in the district of Muang • Samut Songkhram: November 5 to 8, King Rama II Memorial Park and Wat Phummarin Kudi Thong, Amphawa district • Chiang Mai: November 7 to 9, Chiang Mai Old City Moat and Muang Chiang Mai district • Tak: November 5 to November 8 for the Rim Sai Than Lan Krathong The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Monday that upcoming events will “give travelers the opportunity to explore each province’s unique cultural…

Chiang Mai’s tourism officials are working on some ambitious marketing strategies

During the High Season, which runs from November to March, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has planned a number of extensive marketing campaigns to entice travelers to the internationally renowned province of Chiang Mai. One of the campaigns bears the moniker “Northern Charm of the Past.” This marketing campaign draws its inspiration from the culture of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, of which Chiang Mai was formerly a part. The program will target individuals in the labor field, multigenerational families, and senior citizens who remain active. There is also a campaign called “North X Clusive” that focuses on the craftsmanship of local artisans. Thanks to the “North Experience Festival,” tourists will be able to visit historic temples and pray for a happy future. The “Riverside Eatery” promotion will involve local dining establishments as well as restaurants noted in the Michelin Guide. Nation Thailand reports that TAT’s “Amazing Northern Road Trip”…

One and a half million Chinese visitors are expected to visit Thailand this year

11 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand in 2019, spending an average of $610 per day. According to a report, Thailand’s beaches and natural beauty, cultural activities, and affordability attract Chinese tourists. Japan reopens Oct. 11. Before the outbreak, many people traveled between Thailand and Japan. In 2019, Thailand welcomed 1.8 million Japanese tourists and 1,3 million Thais visited Japan. Additional liberalization of Hong Kong and Taiwan’s entrance requirements will attract more tourists, especially to Hong Kong, a favourite Thai destination. 430,000 and 380,000 tourists visited Hong Kong and Taiwan in 2019. The Thai government expects 160 million domestic trips with “We Travel Together” incentives. Locals may worry about their health and safety abroad. Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan said Xi Jinping’s attendance at the APEC conference in Bangkok might help secure 12 million tourists this year. If Xi allows outbound travel to resume in December, Phiphat predicts 1.5 million…

Phuket shoots for 5 million foreign tourists this year

The number of visitors from other countries who are anticipated to come to Thailand this year has been calculated in a number of different methods by authorities in charge of tourism. Ratchadaphon forecast that there would be a total of 5 million visitors from other countries visiting Phuket this year. Since the beginning of the previous week, the head of Phuket’s tourism industry has been expressing confidence that the island might get as many as 3.5 million foreign tourists in 2018. Since the “Test and Go” policy of the Thailand Pass was eliminated, it is no longer a mystery that the majority of tourists who visit Phuket are from India. In fact, this is one of the island’s biggest draws. Between the 1st and the 18th of May, there were 12,200 Indian visitors that visited Phuket. The United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore are the top three countries that send the…