TAT strengthens “Visit Thailand Year 2023” towards a meaningful travel direction
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is strengthening the ongoing “Visit Thailand Year: Amazing New Chapters” campaign towards a meaningful travel direction. Underlining the kingdom’s soft power foundations and experience-based tourism, key strategies include elevating supply and sustainable standards, and raising awareness among stakeholders about the importance of being hospitable hosts to all visitors.
Thailand welcomes first group of Chinese tourists post pandemic
Three Thai ministers jointly welcomed the first group of Chinese tourists, arriving at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on momentous day after China relaxes its travel rules post pandemic.
Thailand maintains ‘fully-reopen’ entry rules
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to clarify that Thailand continues to welcome all international tourists under the fully-reopen-to-tourism policy that was introduced on 1 October, 2022.
Thailand’s long-distance trains to operate from new Bangkok rail hub from 19 January 2023
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the relocation – effective from 19 January, 2023 – of 52 long-distance, rapid and express train services from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station to the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.
“Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” concludes 2022 with 1.5 trillion Baht tourism revenue
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” New Year celebrations in Bangkok and Songkhla and providing support for other events throughout the kingdom to conclude 2022 with 1.5 trillion in total tourism revenue as targeted.
TAT signs cooperation deals with major South Korean tourism players
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed three new tourism cooperation agreements with major South Korean tourism players – the Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA), Korean Air, and SOOBAK – which are aimed at further expanding and strengthening tourism links between the two countries.
Oman’s SalamAir launches Muscat-Bangkok direct flights
Oman based airline SalamAir has launched a new three-times weekly direct service from Muscat to Bangkok – its second destination in Thailand after Phuket.
TAT introduces ‘NFT BUAKAW 1 x Amazing Thailand Exclusive Collection’
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to introduce tourists to the new ‘NFT BUAKAW 1 x Amazing Thailand Exclusive Collection’ of digital art NFT items featuring legendary Muay Thai fighter Buakaw Banchamek.
Thailand offers ‘VAT Refund’ for tourists
Further enhancing Thailand’s reputation as a popular shopping destination for travellers from around the world, is the VAT Refund for Tourists scheme which offers holidaymakers a refund on goods they purchase during their trip.
Thailand is blooming with flower festivals from December 2022-January 2023
The many wonderful flower festivals are taking place in December 2022 and January 2023 in the north of Thailand, when the temperature is comfortably lower and various species of flower are in full bloom.