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Malaysians and Indians will help Thailand beat its tourism goal

Before the pandemic, Chinese tourists made up the largest group of foreign visitors to Thailand. But because China keeps enforcing its Covid-zero policy, the vast majority of Chinese tourists who went to the kingdom can’t come back. The High Season in Thailand is from November to April when the weather is thought to be the best. Since High Season started a week ago, immigration inspectors at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport have struggled with the number of travelers. There are now 112 immigration booths at the airport, up from 92. During peak travel times, there will be an agent at each booth. Commander of Immigration of Division 2, Major General Choengron Rimphade, says that the airport can handle about 6,500 people an hour without putting safety at risk. Thailand is on track to reach its goal of 10 million tourists by the end of the year. This is because Malaysia and India…

Hundreds of visitors ascend Chiang Mai’s mountains to see the sunrise

According to the district chief of Mae Chaem, the mountain anticipates a rise in the number of visitors in the coming months because Thais like the moderate temperatures around the new year and the situation in the vicinity of Covid-19 is improving. Doi Mon Mak, a previously inaccessible peak, became a new viewpoint for travelers in 2019. The previous year, according to a report from Nation Thailand, a campsite was erected there so that mountaineers may spend the night and witness the sunrise. The hotels and resorts in Mae Chaem have returned for the high season after being closed for over two years due to the pandemic. The district administrator supplied this information. The stunning view from a mountain in the well-known region of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand attracted a huge number of tourists. The summit of the 1,100-meter peak was crowded with people waiting to catch a sight…

More than one million Malaysian visitors have visited Thailand this year

This year, over one million Malaysian visitors have traveled to Thailand, and Thai officials are want to maintain those numbers climbing as high as possible. This year, the Land of Smiles welcomed 1,041,293 visitors from Malaysia between the first of the year and the seventh of October. When they visit Thailand, tourists from Malaysia are now going to a greater number of the country’s provinces than they did in the past. According to Tanes Petsuwan, deputy governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Malaysian visitors used to visit Thailand exclusively for their vacations and stay in Songkhla the entire time. However, they are now traveling to Krabi, Phatthalung, Phuket, Satun, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai in addition to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. According to the National News Bureau of Thailand, the revenue generated by tourism in Thailand due to the presence of tourists from Malaysia was around 26.6…

The waterfalls of Koh Rok near Krabi entice nature lovers

At Koh Rok, one of the island groups that make up Mu Koh Lanta National Park in the southern province of Krabi, visitors were given the extraordinary opportunity to witness waterfalls plunging down the sides of the surrounding mountains. Because it only takes place once a year, it is a sight that is seldom seen. Chaiyaphruek Weerawong, the head of Mu Koh Lanta National Park, disclosed that there were two waterfalls that came from the cliff that was 180 meters above mean sea level. There are just a few waterfalls in the area, and they are only accessible during the rainy season in Thailand, which runs from May through the end of October. The island of Koh Rok, often known as the Queen of the Andaman Sea, can be found on the boundary between the provinces of Krabi and Trang in Thailand. It is well-known for its gorgeous sea, which…

Spiderman creates a web to promote tourism in Thailand

Kasidet Juthamas also asked Mitch Muscle Lagos to go with him and a few other people to the beaches in Krabi. The 48-year-old tour guide, who is also the operations manager at Tinidee Hideaway Tonsai Beach Krabi, asked TikToker for help promoting travel to Krabi. They dressed up as superheroes and climbed the Cat Wall at Tonsai Beach. They then posted a video to Kasidet’s TikTok account to promote Krabi and Tonsai Beach as places to visit. Railay Beach is a popular place for tourists to go. It is close to Tonsai Beach, which is also called Tonsai Bay. During low tide, people can walk or take a boat to get from one place to another. People who like to claim rocks know about the area around Tonsai Bay. Locals and some tourists from other countries call Kasidet “Spiderman Krabi.” This is so that when he works as a tour…

During the long weekend, a lot of tourists go to seafood festivals in Pattaya

Officials from Phuket and Pattaya, historically two of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations, have been scrambling to find ways to restore their respective tourism industries, which have been damaged by the Thai government’s limitations on the use of Covid-19. The government in Pattaya and Phuket have scheduled a variety of food festivals for this year in an effort to increase revenue for local merchants and farmers. Several of these projects look to be beginning to bear fruit. Each of the twenty vendors at Pattaya’s brand-new Squid Fair seafood festival made between 30,000 and 40,000 baht during the month of May. According to the director of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, between 3,000 and 4,000 individuals attended the festival daily. It is hoped that Pattaya’s most recent seafood festivals would also contribute to the prosperity of the city’s ambitious local business owners. During the three-day weekend, Pattaya’s visitors visited both…

Tourists in Surat Thani and Trat have been warned to watch out for jellyfish

Vinegar should be poured over the wound caused by a sting, as recommended by Auttapon. He also cautioned against applying water to wounds or rubbing them with sand after they had already been injured. If a sufferer loses consciousness, it is strongly advised that they obtain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). According to Auttapon, officials have placed nets to prevent jellyfish from entering the swimming areas; nonetheless, they are unable to ensure that beachgoers would be completely protected from the jellyfish. In addition, he suggested that visitors pay attention to the warning signs that were posted at the beaches and heed the suggestions of the lifeguards. It is strongly recommended that tourists do not venture beyond the jellyfish barrier net and stay out of the water during the night or after it has rained. Auttapon noted that there are supplies of vinegar on the beaches that may be used as first aid…

When there is a long weekend in Thailand, numerous people go to natural sites

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…

Suvarnabhumi Airport requests extra taxis amid growing waits

Even though most people are thrilled to see tourism return to Thailand and a rise in the number of international flights, there is one thing that practically nobody misses: standing in line for a taxi. As the number of arriving flights at the airport rises, there is a shortage of available taxis for arriving customers. As the number of passengers waiting for taxis at Suvarnabhumi Airport continues to climb, airport officials have issued a call for more taxis to register for pick-ups. Before they may seek customers, taxis must register as authorized airport transportation. In an effort to lessen the number of clients waiting in lengthy lines, officials at Thailand’s principal airport hub are requesting that additional cabs provide the service. According to the Bangkok Post, the recent long holiday weekend served only to demonstrate the necessity of this. Following their arrival in the country, travelers have recently shared photographs…

After the pandemic, cruise ships have begun to return to Phuket

All of the ports of call that cruise ships visit experience significant economic growth as a result of the high number of passengers each ship can accommodate. This enormous yacht, which had 18 stories, set sail for Phuket with approximately 4,600 passengers on board. Eight hundred of those cruisers had made reservations in advance for one of the island’s unique day tour programs. Numerous more people sailed to land apart from the arranged trips in order to unrestrictedly investigate the beaches and local businesses. These travelers make up a group that is frequently seen as very desirable. The director of the Tourism Authority in Phuket noted that visitors arriving by boat, be it a private sailboat, a luxury yacht, or a massive cruise liner, tend to have larger spending budgets than other tourists. Even though cruise ship passengers only spend one day ashore, they spend that day spending money at…