February 2024’s festivals and events in Thailand
February 2024 promises to amaze and delight visitors to Thailand with numerous festivals and events taking place up and down the country. Leading the chart is the Chinese New Year 2024 celebrations, along with remarkable cultural festivals, sports events, concerts, and special occasions.
‘Amazing Thailand Experience Forum 2024’ concluded with 3,000 B2B appointments
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has successfully concluded the Amazing Thailand Experience Forum 2024, taking place from 13-20 January, with at least 3,000 B2B appointments while presenting the kingdom’s luxury travel experiences and sustainable tourism practices to 35 qualified luxury travel advisors from the United States and Canada.
TAT staged Amazing Thailand Product Update 2024 in Indonesia
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently conducted the ‘Amazing Thailand Product Update 2024’ in two of Indonesia’s largest cities – Jakarta and Bandung – as part of the strategic direction to provide a platform for Thai and Indonesian tourism industry professionals to discuss businesses and establish partnerships.
TAT creates new wellness content for Calm App
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with Calm, the No. 1 App for Meditation and Sleep, has created an enchanting Thai story as part of the new ‘Extreme Sleeps’ wellness travel content, where listeners will find slumber on one of the world’s most famous waterways, the River Kwai.
TAT and TAGTHAi sign MOU to bolster Thailand tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Digital Platform Social Enterprise Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further raise awareness of TAGTHAi, the all-in-one Thailand application, as the must-have ‘Super Aggregator Platform’ for local and foreign tourists exploring Thailand.
Thailand announces cash rebate of up to 20% for foreign filmmakers
The Department of Tourism (DOT), Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has announced a cash rebate of up to 20% for foreign film productions in Thailand, spending over 150 million Baht investment, starting from January 2024 onwards. The aim is to increase revenue from foreign filmmaking by 5% this year, up from a record-breaking 6.6 billion Baht last year.
CAAT heightens domestic boarding pass and identity verification rules
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise non-Thai passengers travelling on domestic flights in Thailand that they must adhere to the latest rules on boarding pass and identity verification process announced by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), effective from 16 January 2024.
Thailand featured in 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Five Thai cities have been recognised by global travellers among the Best of the Best Destinations in five of seven categories in Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best for 2024.
TAT rolls out ‘Thais Always Care’ online communication campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the Tourist Police Bureau, Grab Taxi (Thailand), and Central Pattana (CPN), officially rolled out the latest “Thais Always Care” online communication campaign to ensure that tourists from around the world enjoy seamless travel experiences and feel safe and welcome in Thailand.
SRT opens 90-day advance booking service ahead of Songkran 2024
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced 90-day advance booking service for CNR express trains on eight return services that connect Bangkok with Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani, Nong Khai and Hat Yai. The service is available from this Friday, 12 January, ahead of the Thai New Year or Songkran 2024.