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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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 3, 2022

Meta and TAT offer new vision of tourism

Facebook parent Meta has joined forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to introduce "Rediscover Thailand", which features augmented reality (AR) experiences for the country's tourist attractions.

Bangkok Post · Nov 2, 2022

TAT stumped on budget

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expected to look elsewhere for stimulus after the prime minister asked the cabinet last week to prepare new mechanisms to accelerate year-end spending.

Bangkok Post · Oct 24, 2022

Little impact from weak forex on inbound tourism

The global decline in currencies has not had a significant impact on Thailand's inbound market as the rates were comparable with a weakened baht, while those ready to travel are mostly high-income earners.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022

TAT introduces campaign to entice Japanese visitors

As currency depreciation in Japan looms large, Thai tourism operators want to capitalise on pent-up demand in the final quarter by partnering with tour agencies to fill up 45% of the available airplane seats.

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022

Poor revenue outlook despite rising flights

Despite the ongoing resumption of more international flights to Thailand, visitors' spending is forecast to be lower than expected.

Bangkok Post · Sep 19, 2022

Recovery held back by few flights

With international flights reaching only 40% of pre-pandemic levels, Thai tourism must wait for a clearer outlook, particularly with the government budget running dry, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post · Sep 1, 2022

CPN joins campaign to spur travel, the economy

SET-listed property and retail operator Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and partners from the tourism industry to boost Thailand's tourism sector and economy this year.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25, 2022

TAT expects 7.5m foreign arrivals in second half

Thai tourism in the second half is expected to draw 7.5 million foreign arrivals and contribute 403 billion baht to the economy, according to a market forecast by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post · Aug 21, 2022

Tourism ministry still aims for 10m arrivals

Thai tourism earned 157 billion baht in the first seven months from 3.15 million international travellers, while the Tourism and Sports Ministry is maintaining the target of 10 million tourists despite Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's suggestion that the tally would be lower.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3, 2022