The Latest Breaking News from Thaneth Tantipiriyakij

'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators

Phuket tourism operators oppose the government

Bangkok Post · Feb 18

Russia visa deal brings mixed reactions

Tourism operators have expressed different views on the cabinet's extension of the length of stay for Russian tourists to 90 days.

Bangkok Post · Oct 17, 2023

Thailand mulls easing visa rules to lure Indian, Chinese tourists

BANGKOK: Thailand is likely to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travelers and allow longer stays for visitors from all nations as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin looks for ways to boost tourism revenue to nearly $100 billion next year.

The Times of India · Aug 30, 2023

Phuket braces for Songkran spike

Phuket expects to see a 10% increase in hotel bookings during the Songkran festival next month.

Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2023

TAT upgrades arrival tally from India

India’s decision to scrap a negative RT-PCR Covid test requirement for return travellers from Thailand from Feb 13 should accelerate the tourism recovery amid a sluggish Chinese market, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

Elite Card in the hot seat over scandal

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the Royal Thai Police to investigate the accusation against members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses, while tourism operators suggest connecting application procedures with international police to verify criminal records.

Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2023

Phuket eyes B100bn New Year windfall

Phuket expects to earn more than 100 billion baht in revenue from tourism during the New Year period.

Bangkok Post · Dec 29, 2022

80% tourism jump gives Phuket boost

PHUKET: Tourism in the island province jumped 80% year-on-year from January to October, with nearly 100 billion baht now circulating in the economy, according to the Tourism Authority Office in Phuket.

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

TCT unveils rescue plan for unlicensed small hotels

The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has come up with a solution to help cash-strapped unlicensed small hotels whose assets may be confiscated due to excessive banking debts.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12, 2022

Phuket recovery relying on Indian flights

Direct flights from India and Australia are helping to sustain Phuket's tourism industry during low season, but a full recovery might not be seen this year as the major Chinese and Russian markets are unable to resume overseas travel, says Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10, 2022