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There are positive signs for the tourism sector as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suggested China will soon allow tour groups to visit Thailand, which could lead to more hotels reopening and higher demand for bus tours.

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China okays group tours to Thailand

BEIJING: China will allow overseas group tours to resume to 20 countries including Thailand, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Thai AirAsia gears up for China revival

The budget carrier Thai AirAsia is preparing its pilots and cabin crew for the return of Chinese tourists, previously its largest customer group, as the airline resumes routes across China.

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with special treats

As the ancient Chinese proverb goes, "To the ruler, the people are heaven; to the people, food is heaven." What to expect in the Year Of The Rabbit? Guru by Bangkok Post has a list of food and beverages to begin with.

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Commuters face rail travel woes

The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country moved from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, in Chatuchak district.

Bangkok Post

LOCALIZE IT: Lunar New Year traditions part of US fabric

Families from China to the U.S. to Vietnam will ring in the Lunar New Year on Sunday. The holiday follows the Chinese zodiac, where each year is tied to one of 12 animals. This year is the Year of the Rabbit (or Year of the Cat in Vietnamese culture). Loved…

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Houses razed for new park

The last two houses in Pathumwananurak Park that stood in the area for 30 years have been taken down as the park prepares to open for public use.

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Commuters face railway woes

The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when the SRT moved the operation of long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand…

Bangkok Post

Survey predicts holiday outlay of B45bn

Spending during the Chinese New Year festival, which starts on Friday, is expected to be the most active in three years, helped by the country's economic recovery and a revival in tourist arrivals.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok's new passenger train terminal starts operations

Thailand is ushering in a new age of train travel as Southeast Asia’s biggest railway station officially begins operations

The Independent UK

Financial worries keep many Chinese at home

About 40% of Chinese travellers aren’t planning to venture overseas this year despite the sudden easing of restrictions, mainly because of the financial impact of Covid, according to a survey published on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Zero-Covid Left in Dust as Chinese Revelers Fuel Travel Boom

Armed with selfie sticks and freshly recovered from Covid, Chinese tourists ambled through bar streets in the country's backpacker haven of Dali, partying the stress of the past three years into oblivion. As Lunar New Year approaches, China is seeing a domestic travel boom after the government abruptly dismantled its…

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Free bus services between new terminal and Hua Lamphong

Free shuttle bus and ad-hoc bus services between Hua Lamphong station and Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, were launched on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Tourism workers run short

More than 9,000 workers are still in demand in the tourism industry as foreign arrivals continue to arrive in large numbers, according to the Labour Ministry.

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Emporium, EmQuartier invite all to eat well

Foodies are invited to enjoy auspicious and sumptuous meals being served during "Emporium EmQuartier Happy Chinese New Year 2023" until Jan 31.

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Dusit suffering from lack of long-haul hotel guests

Hotel operator Dusit International is experiencing an ongoing shortage of long-haul guests because of limited flights and high airfares, although last year's fourth quarter saw its best performance in three years with a 75% occupancy rate.

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Totally Tainan

Guardian generals Shunfeng Er and Qianli Yan are stationed at the entrance of the Orthodox Luerhmen Sheng Mu Temple in the southern town of Tainan. Shunfeng Er can hear any sound on the wind, while Qianli Yan can see things up to 1,500km away.

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Holiday spending forecast at B21.3bn

Tourism spending during the Lunar New Year is estimated to reach 21.3 billion baht, 48% of the total in 2019, mostly driven by foreign visitors, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Why Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is emerging as the global investor’s destination of choice

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Tripadvisor reveals top travel destinations for 2023 – and London comes in third

Reviews platform analysed millions of reviews from the past 12 months

Evening Standard

Têt in London: The best restaurants to celebrate Vietnamese New Year, from Bánh Bánh to Eat Vietnam

Celebrate Têt in one of London’s finest Vietnamese eateries, says Ben McCormack

Bangkok Post

Hotels struggling with staff shortage

Workers remain reluctant to return to the hospitality industry even though employee revenue from hotel service charges has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, as Chinese travellers start to return to Thailand.

Bangkok Post

New central station ready to roll

Moving almost half of all long-haul train services from Hua Lamphong Station to Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal will help the country realise its goal of turning the terminal into the biggest rail hub in Southeast Asia, says deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.

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Singapore expects full tourism recovery by 2024

Singapore's international arrivals beat forecasts in 2022, paving the way for its tourism sector to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, its tourism authority said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Long-haul trains moving to new hub

The number of long-haul trains departing and arriving at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok will be slashed starting from Thursday, according to the Department of Rail Transport.

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