Phuket expects 1 million visitors in the coming six months
Phuket expects tens of billions of baht in revenue over the next six months thanks to 1 million foreign tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), which presented its reopening plan for the holiday island on Thursday.
Khao Pok Lon in Phitsanulok is a new tourist attraction
The Nakhon Chum Valley in Nakhon Thai District of Phitsanulok Province is a new tourist attraction thanks to a breathtaking view of the valley, which is covered in a thick blanket of fog.
Thailand will open further to tourists on October 1
After the 'Phuket Sandbox' and the 'Samui Plus' program in June, the Thai government intends to further open the country to fully vaccinated foreign tourists.
After Phuket, Samui, Krabi and Phi Phi will also open (subject to change) to vaccinated tourists
After Phuket, several tourist destinations will also open to vaccinated foreign tourists, but should the number of domestic infections increase, Thailand will restrict travel to smaller islands, said Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn (Tourism and Sports).
'Phuket Sandbox must attract 600.000 tourists in three months, of which 130.000 from abroad'
Phuket's reopening, scheduled for July 1, is expected to attract more than 600.000 foreign and local tourists to the resort and generate cash flow of about 15 billion baht over the next three months, tourism authorities say.
The province of Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) may be opened in October to foreign tourists who have been vaccinated. The condition is that mass vaccination of the local population can be started in June.
The Thai government has drawn up a “proactive economic plan” to attract at least 1 million high-income foreign tourists and foreign investors. It will become easy for foreigners to work in Thailand, own real estate and the 90-day notice for visas will also be overhauled.
Ludo and Annemarie from Nieuwkerke
What is an elderly couple doing in Pattaya, Thailand's Sodom and Gomorrah? Ludo and Annemarie have to laugh hard at that question, because they have been there for a week now and are fully enjoying this seaside resort with its countless fun things to see and do.
Thailand: Shoes off, please!
One of the everyday ways to show respect is to take off your shoes before entering certain buildings.
The Ministry of Health is asking the Thai government to shorten the duration of mandatory quarantine for incoming travelers from 14 days to 7-10 days from next month.
Will the borders remain closed to foreign tourists for the time being? And will only people with a work/residence permit or Thai nationality enter the country?
The southern holiday resort of Phuket is coming up with a plan to fully reopen to foreign tourists by October.
TB Immigration Infobrief No. 010/21: New extension of stay for tourists possible until the end of May 2021
On Thursday, a note was signed by the Head of Immigration that makes it possible for tourists to obtain a new extension of their stay. The duration of the extension is again 60 days, costs 1900 Baht and normally proof of residence is sufficient, but may be different locally.
'Thailand will welcome vaccinated travelers'
Foreigners vaccinated against Covid-19 will be welcomed with open arms by Thailand. A new tourism campaign will start in the third quarter of 2021, entitled 'Welcome Back to Thailand!'
Hua Hin was also hit hard by a lack of tourists
Naresdamri Road used to be the busiest shopping street in downtown Hua Hin. It now gives the appearance of poorly maintained teeth. More than half of the shops and restaurants have closed their doors. A 'For Rent' sign now adorns the empty shop windows and shutters.
Thailand relaxes entry conditions for tourists from 56 countries
Tourists from Australia, France and the United States, among others, can travel to Thailand without a visa, but they do need a non-Covid statement to show that they are free from Covid-72 19 hours before departure. Also, one must first spend 14 days in a quarantine hotel upon arrival, said Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesperson for the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Thailand now open again to tourists from all over the world
Tourists from all countries are welcome again in Thailand, regardless of the Covid-19 situation in their country. This relaxation of the entry conditions should ensure that more Special Tourist Visas (STV) are applied for for long stays.