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Thailand grants visa extension for tourists to stimulate upcoming high season
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the proposal by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to extend the period of stay to 45 days for tourists from countries/territories entitled for visa exemption, and to 30 days for those eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VOA). This will be in effect from 1 October, 2022, until 31 March, 2023.
‘Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival’ from 9-11 September 2022
The Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival aims to showcase the world of shadow puppetry through a series of activities, exhibitions, and seminars, while also promoting Phetchaburi as a tourist destination to visit while in Central Thailand. The main venues for the event are the Shadow Puppet Museum at Wat Plabpla Chai, King Mongkut Memorial Park Phra Nakhon Khiri (King Rama IV the Great) and Kaeng Krachan National Park, and Phetchaburi Rajabhat University Convention Hall.
Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music returns this year in full swing
The 24th Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music, one of Asia’s largest and most important performing arts events, is on from 7 September to 18 October, 2022, at the Thailand Cultural Centre.
Suvarnabhumi Airport installs new Passenger Validation System
The PVS system is an important enhancement that is being made for the safety of all passengers and staff and to better improve traffic flow through Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is the primary international gateway to Thailand and which is aiming to position itself as one of the world’s best airports.
‘22nd World Gourmet Festival’ to bring top chefs to Bangkok for culinary extravaganza
Supported by TAT and Citibank N.A., the 22nd World Gourmet Festival promises a weeklong celebration of fantastic cuisine paired with wonderful wines. A total of nine acclaimed chefs from the Netherlands, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Thailand with four Michelin stars between them will showcase their distinctive styles at exclusive dinners held in the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s various restaurants and eateries.
TAT to add new ‘Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition’ board game to Thailand series
The Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition is being created by Winning Moves UK under license from the Monopoly owners Hasbro and in partnership with TAT.
Popular Thai dishes included in CNN Travel’s list of ‘50 of the best street foods in Asia’
They are crab omelette, Khao Soi curry noodle soup, and Sai Krok Isan (Northeastern-style pork sausage), and they take their place among other wonderful and diverse street food dishes and beverages from around Asia on the CNN Travel list that celebrates the region’s “bottomless culinary talent and passion for food”.
APEC tourism meeting delegates treated to a delightful Thai gala dinner in Bangkok
H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said, “With the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign, we are moving towards more sustainable and value-oriented tourism to balance the Thai tourism sector in all dimensions and create meaningful and valuable travel experiences for all tourists.
Thailand issues Chair’s Statement for the 11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting
During the TMM11, the activities and initiatives under the APEC Tourism Strategic Plan 2020-2024 were reported to the Meeting, as well as discussions on APEC’s cooperation guidelines to accelerate tourism revitalisation in the post-COVID-19 era and the role of the tourism sector in promoting the well-being of the people in the region by focusing on and giving importance to accelerating the recovery of tourism.