Bangkok swings to N-E beats

By LEKHA SHANKARThe second edition of the Northeast India Festival has been the best representation of our Look East policy The second edition of the Northeast India Festival in Bangkok rose several notches higher in terms of grandeur and scale than the previous festival held in 2019. For starters, it was attended by top-level ministers […]

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TAT and Huawei sign MOU to promote smart tourism

The “Digital Transformation and Innovation Development for Smart Tourism” agreement highlights Thailand’s innovative tourism through 5G networks. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. today signed a “Digital Transformation and Innovation Development for Smart Tourism” memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at promoting the Thai tourism industry through advanced technologies, including […]

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Aeroflot to Resume Moscow-Phuket Flights in October

Russia’s national airline Aeroflot is set to resume daily direct flights from Moscow to Phuket beginning on October 30, 2022. The airline’s Moscow-Phuket service was suspended in March following the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which triggered European Union sanctions against Russia, including aviation sanctions. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Yuthasak Supasorn stated that […]

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Thailand’s entry requirements from 1 June 2022

Further easing of measures for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers from around the world. The following rules will be in effect from 1 June, 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers from all countries/territories with scheduled arrivals from this date. Pre-arrival requirements Vaccinated travellers must have the following documents for entering Thailand: A […]

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Thailand lifts RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 May 2022

Travellers will be allowed to enter the kingdom without the pre-arrival nor arrival tests. Bangkok, 22 April, 2022 – Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals beginning 1 May, 2022, and introduced two new entry schemes specifically customised for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. New […]

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Tourism Authority Expects Lively Songkran This year

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said it expects a lively Songkran atmosphere this year compared to 2021. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said his agency projected that 3.34 million Thais will take domestic trips during this Songkran period from April 13-17, generating at least 11 billion baht in revenue. Yuthasak also said the average […]

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