The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is convinced that 2017 will be a good year for tourism. The decline of Chinese tourists, due to the approach of the rogue zero-dollar tours, is expected to recover.
Pai is not Pai anymore
Only a few years ago there were only a few charming idyllically situated accommodations where you could spend the night for little money. You didn't go to Pai for real luxury, but for that blissful tranquility that the small town exuded.
New Year's Eve celebration in Pattaya
During one of the last meetings, the Pattaya Business & Tourism Association gave the green light for a modified New Year's Eve celebration in Pattaya. However, Lord Naris, district chief of Banglamung told the press present that representatives of the major entertainment industry should take the king's death into account in their planned activities.
If tourism to Thailand has a downside, it's our own fault
If we allow our guests to be scammed and abused, we are bad hosts, who also disadvantage Thailand in the process.
Suvarnabhumi Airport says that the number of Chinese tourists arriving at the airport has fallen from 13.000 to 4.000 per day. The reason for this is sought in the cancellation of the zero-dollar tours.
'10 million fewer Chinese tourists to Thailand this year'
The Thai government's crackdown on the providers of zero-dollar packages for Chinese people has had repercussions on tourism. Sinchai Wattanasartsathorn, president of the Pattaya Tourism Association, said yesterday that 10 million fewer Chinese people are expected to come to Thailand this year.
Entertainment in Thailand again from November 14
From November 14, bars and other entertainment venues may play music again and the lighting no longer needs to be dimmed. The offer on TV will also be as good as normal again.
Ten National Parks already fully booked during winter holidays
Those who want to spend the night in an accommodation in a popular national park in December or January are probably out of luck. During this holiday period, many accommodations are already fully booked.
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Bomb attacks cost Thailand 33 billion baht
The economy has been hit hard by the recent bombings. Tourism in particular will feel this, says economist Anusorn of Rangsit University. He expects tourism revenues to fall by 33,4 billion baht in the remaining third quarter. The number of hotel bookings has already decreased by half.
Thailand fears consequences for tourism due to Brexit
The UK's departure from the EU also has implications for Thailand. The country expects consequences for trade, diplomacy and especially for tourism from Europe. The fall of the pound and the depreciation of the euro is expected to deter Europeans from traveling to Thailand.
Tourism in Thailand is booming. This year, 33,87 million tourists are expected to visit Thailand, which is 13,35 percent more than last year. The increase is mainly due to the growth in the number of Chinese tourists, but there are nevertheless concerns.
Thailand still a top destination for Russians
Thailand remains one of the favorite holiday destinations for tourists from Russia, according to the Russian Federal Tourism Board. This is evident, among other things, from a survey among Russian travellers. Pattaya and Phuket are most favored by Boris and Katja.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects a significant influx of international tourists in the third quarter (Q3) of this year.
Number of islands in Thailand closed to tourists
The Thai government has announced that the southern Similan Islands, an archipelago in the Andaman Sea, will no longer be accessible to tourists for five months. One island, Koh Tachai, will also remain closed to tourism after that period.
Calamity fund for tourists
The Ministry of Tourism wants to set up a special fund for tourists to help cover costs in the event of (political) calamities. The TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn is trying to start this fund this year.