Thailand waives tourist visas for Russia, India, and Taiwan
Thailand is extending a temporary visa exemption for tourists from Russia, India, and Taiwan as part of the government’s quick-win policy to boost tourism during the high season.
SAS launches new Copenhagen-Bangkok flight
Thailand welcomed SAS Airlines’ maiden Flight SK973 from Copenhagen to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, marking the start of the three-weekly Copenhagen-Bangkok winter seasonal service scheduled from 30 October 2023 to 2 April 2024.
Chiang Mai International Airport operates 24/7 from 1 November 2023
The Airports of Thailand (AOT) has announced that Chiang Mai International Airport will be operating 24 hours a day from today onwards.
Thailand events calendar for November 2023
November is a magical month in Thailand, featuring vibrant celebrations like the Loi Krathong Festival, Phimai Festival, and the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival. Join in the festivities and experience the country’s rich cultural heritage!
Explore Thailand this cool season via rail tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to invite Thai and foreign tourists to explore Thailand during this cool season by riding the ‘floating train’ and the refurbished KIHA 183 trains from Bangkok to nearby attractions including Thailand’s biggest reservoir, colourful flower fields, historical areas, and local events and festivals.
Bangkok Shopping Festival 2023 offers amazing bargains
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), The Mall Group, and One Siam announced the launch of the “Bangkok Shopping Festival 2023” under the concept ‘Shopping Planet’, from 27 October to 26 November 2023, with the aim to strengthen the image of Bangkok as a world-class shopping destination and encourage more spending among Thai and foreign visitors.
TAT concludes the 2nd edition of “The One for Nature” campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has concluded the second edition of “The One for Nature” project with a series of online and on the ground responsible tourism initiatives that underline Thailand’s direction towards high-value and sustainable tourism experiences, following the success of the campaign’s first edition in 2020.
Thai PM chairs LOI signing between TAT and eight major Chinese tourism partners
Thailand’s Prime Minister Mr. Srettha Thavisin, during his first official visit to China this week, presided over the signing ceremony of a letter of intent (LOI) between the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and eight leading tourism players in China – Huawei Technologies, Trip.com Group, Meituan.com, Spring Airlines, Sina News, Alipay, iQIYI, and Jego Trip – to boost Chinese tourists’ confidence and quality tourism to Thailand.
Thailand’s culinary excellence shines at World Culinary Awards 2023
Thailand’s culinary excellence is further shined at the World Culinary Awards 2023 presentation ceremony in Dubai where Thailand was named Asia’s Best Culinary Destination 2023 and Bangkok was voted as Asia’s Best Culinary City along with World’s and Asia’s Best titles for restaurants and a culinary training institute.
Four Thai towns listed in the 2023 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories
Four Thai towns – Hua Hin, Mueang Kao Sukhothai, Khlong Thom, and Nan Old City – have been listed in the ‘2023 Green Destination Top 100 Stories’ for showcasing exemplary destination management practices toward a responsible future for tourism.