Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Yuthasak Supasorn

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).

Bangkok Post

Evaluating the China effect

One-third of the world economy may slide into a recession this year, but the outlook for China remains more murky.

Bangkok Post

TAT unveils strategy to raise B2.38tn

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) released its 2023 strategic direction, promoting its "Visit Thailand Year 2023" campaign in an attempt to attract receipts of 2.38 trillion baht amid uncertainties globally.

Bangkok Post

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Ministry prepares for Chinese arrivals

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to plan for the return of Chinese tourists as about 300,000 are expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.

Bangkok Post

Ministry braces as curbs end

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to map out measures to handle the return of Chinese tourists as about 300,000 of them are expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.

Bangkok Post

Chinese tourism influx raises fears

An overload of tourists and an overwhelmed Thai healthcare system are issues to monitor next year after China fully reopens, with up to 500,000 tourists projected to start travelling during Chinese New Year.

Bangkok Post

A turbulent economic ride

The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.

Bangkok Post

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

New Year celebrations not cancelled yet, officials say

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) backs New Year countdowns and celebrations going ahead as planned as long as the government does not order any cancellations.

Bangkok Post

Outbound travellers surge to 3-year high

The New Year holiday is expected to see 33,400 Thais travelling overseas every day, increasing from an average of 28,000, mainly driven by pent-up demand from years of the pandemic, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post

TAT: Tourist arrivals to beat target by 15%

Foreign tourist arrivals to the country are on track to exceed the government’s 2022 target by 15%, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post

TAT estimates 3.14m domestic trips

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts domestic tourism to tally 3.14 million trips during the New Year holiday, generating 11.2 billion baht, with the northern region posting the highest occupancy rate at 78%.

Bangkok Post

Domestic subsidy to be reduced

The subsidy scheme for domestic tourists might be reduced to 500,000 rooms from 1.5 million after the cabinet this week cut the proposed budget of 8.7 billion baht by half, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post

TAT sees Chinese tourists returning soon

Outbound tourism from China is expected to restart during the Chinese New Year in late January 2023 as Beijing gradually lifts Covid-19 restrictions, say industry operators.

Bangkok Post

TAT sees Chinese tourists returning soon

Outbound tourism from China is expected to restart during the Chinese New Year in late January 2023 as Beijing gradually lifts Covid-19 restrictions, aiding tourism-related stocks and the overall travel sector in Thailand, say industry operators.

Bangkok Post

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

Prayut to welcome 10 millionth arrival of 2022

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be present at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday to welcome this year's 10 millionth visitor and mark a milestone in fulfilling the tourism target, according to a government source.

Bangkok Post

Fresh concerns over Covid

As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.

Bangkok Post

Tourist arrivals through Nov 30 reach 9.4 million

Thailand recorded about 9.4 million foreign tourist arrivals from January to November and should see at least 10 million for the full year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Tourist arrivals set to slow next year

The tourism sector might be challenged by a slow market in the second quarter next year as there will be no more pent-up demand which fuelled the market this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

Michelin Guide awards 41 stars across Thailand

The Michelin Guide Thailand on Wednesday held the 2023 Michelin Star Revelation Ceremony, unveiling this year's selection of the country's best dining establishments at The Athenee Bangkok Hotel.

Bangkok Post

TAT hopeful event can woo China

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit is an opportunity to promote the country as a preferred tourism destination.

Bangkok Post

TPC aims for 10,000 new card members

Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Elite Card programme, targets 10,000 new members next year as it crafts a mission to provide new offerings for luxury tourists, including business opportunities.

Bangkok Post

Tourism ministry seeks B8.7bn economic 'booster shot'

LONDON: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to ask the cabinet this month for a budget of 8.7 billion baht to support the tourism industry, saying a "booster shot" is required for Thailand to attract 18-20 million tourists next year.

Bangkok Post

TAT aims for 800,000 UK visitors next year

London: Thailand is hoping to attract 800,000 visitors from the UK in 2023, twice as many as the 400,000 expected this year, as a major drive for the country to achieve overall tourism revenue of 1.73 trillion baht next year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said yesterday.

Bangkok Post

Elite Card sales to Chinese surge 185%

Sales of Thailand Elite Cards to Chinese nationals have surged 185% this year, accounting for 35% of the programme's total membership of 20,844.

Bangkok Post

TAT signs airline deals in bid to lure 1m Americans

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hoping to welcome at least 1 million tourists from the US next year after securing partnerships with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air to bring travellers from 17 gateway cities across the country.

1 2 3 4

People

Kriengkrai Thiennukul

Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi

65 stories

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

61 stories

Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput

41 stories

Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn

Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Tourism Authority of Thailand

Tourism and Sports Ministry

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.