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.
Obituaries of tourists and expats can regularly be heard through the various media. The Ministry of Tourism keeps statistics. These statistics come from 10 regional offices.
Chiang Mai hotels not full during Songkran
Songkran provides a lot of extra tourists and therefore also income. Unfortunately, the hotel occupancy in Chiang Mai is disappointing. Unlike previous years during Songkran, the hotels are not fully booked. The occupancy rate is now 70 to 80 percent. The drought and the smog would be to blame for this.
Ten percent more Dutch to Thailand
Thailand welcomed more than 6 million foreigners in January and February. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports says that this is an increase of 15,48 percent compared to a year earlier. In the same period, 10% more Dutch people also visited the 'Land of Smiles'.
10 things you only do on vacation
Some Dutch people (and perhaps also Belgians) behave differently than normal during the holidays in Thailand, for example. Think of buying crappy souvenirs, petting street dogs to wearing Speedos.
Thai army is deployed to ensure safety of tourists
Army Commander Teerachai has instructed military personnel in tourist provinces to work closely with local police and officials to ensure the safety of tourists.
Thailand is a hospitable holiday destination according to the Dutch
Always wanted to know which country is the most hospitable? Zoover looked into it, and guess what? Holiday enthusiasts find the Greeks and then the Thai the most hospitable and friendly.
Sharp increase in the number of killed tourists in Thailand
At least 2015 foreign tourists died in Thailand in 83. That is an increase of 54% compared to 2014 and therefore cause for concern for the Ministry of Tourism.
Two tourists seriously injured by speedboat
Two Russians were seriously injured yesterday morning when they were run over by a speedboat. They were hit by the propeller of the boat. The two men were diving off Phi Phi Island. A victim must have his lower leg missing.
Today, Dutch people abroad can contact the 24/7 BZ Contact Center if they have problems, questions or advice. For example about passports, travel advice and legalisations. But also in case of emergency. Think of admission to a foreign hospital or loss of a travel document.
13 tourists killed in bus accident in Doi Saket
At least XNUMX people were killed in a bus accident in northern Thailand yesterday. The accident occurred shortly after noon (local time) in Doi Saket, about thirty kilometers from the city of Chiang Mai.
More tuk-tuks on the streets of Bangkok should boost tourism
The Thai Ministry of Traffic and Transport will register 565 new tuk-tuks from the beginning of next year. It is expected that more tuk-tuks in the streets will stimulate tourism.
Thailand wants wealthy tourists, but shoots itself in the foot
In 2003, the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), came up with a new plan to make Thailand more attractive to wealthy tourists. An “Elite Card” was developed for the wealthy foreigner, which would offer various advantages in terms of visas, length of stay and the acquisition of real estate.
Fewer Russian but more Chinese tourists to Pattaya
The number of Russian tourists visiting Pattaya has more than halved in the first seven months of this year. Despite this, 800.000 Russians still came to the seaside resort.
Six-month Thailand tourist visa, available from November 13
From November 13, 2015, tourists can buy a six-month visa for 5.000 baht. This new visa variant should promote tourism to Thailand.
The new tourists of Pattaya
Now that the Russians are no longer coming to Pattaya, many hotels in Pattaya and the surrounding area have run into problems. The local hotels in particular are suffering from the shortage of tourists. This in contrast to the large international hotel chains.
Thailand: The Way We Live (video)
Thailand is the land of traditional Buddhist festivals, a New Year celebration with lots of water and spectacular national parks.