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Bienvenue! Open house for 'Sawasdee France'

The Embassy of France celebrates the launch of its new cultural programme "Sawasdee France" with an open house at the residence of the French ambassador, Charoen Krung 36, on Saturday from 2-8pm.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

Outbound travel set for Lunar New Year dip

Outbound travel is expected to slow during Chinese New Year as people spent their travel budget during the New Year holiday, with the market reviving in late March if airfares dip.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

Time for barrier-free travel in Southeast Asia

As experts forecast tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia will grow beyond pre-pandemic numbers in the next two years, could Asean maximise the benefits of this trend by removing barriers to travel within the region?

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

New jab rule upsets foreign tour firms

Tour operators in many countries have been upset by the Public Health Ministry's new requirement for all international travellers to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights to Thailand, the Phuket Tourist Association said.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

Siam Society invites all to visit Sikkim

Siam Society is holding a study trip to Sikkim and Darjeeling in India from April 22-30.

Bangkok Post · Jan 8, 2023

Red carpet rolled out for first Chinese arrivals

Almost 300 Chinese passengers will land at Suvarnabhumi airport today, marking the first flight after China relaxes its travel rules.

Bangkok Post · Jan 8, 2023

‘We are ready’: relief and excitement builds in Thailand with Chinese tourists set to return

South-east Asian nations avoid rules targeting China visitors despite Covid risks, and hope the influx will revive battered tourism sectors

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2023

Thailand begins to woo support for Phuket Expo

Thailand will kick off its campaign to woo support in the international community for its bid to host the "Specialised Expo 2028" next week.

Bangkok Post · Jan 7, 2023

Tourist map expands to Doi Kloselo

Doi Kloselo in Mae Hong Son's Sop Moei district will be developed into a tourist attraction in what is seen as a move from locals to oppose the planned construction of a hydropower dam in the Salween River, locals say.

Bangkok Post · Jan 7, 2023

New curbs hobble return of Indians

Tourism operators have started to feel the pinch from the slowing Indian market in the first quarter, particularly the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment and independent travellers, as the Indian government requires Covid-19 RT-PCR tests for those returning from Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jan 6, 2023