India’s wealthy are still planning their travels—and they’re taking to private jets
Private jet and charter companies witness a spike in interest from Indian families wanting to fly to luxe hotels in Maldives and Rajasthan, wellness retreats in Kerala, and safari camps in Africa As India slowly and shakily emerges from one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, travel as we…
BMTA buses to increase capacity as schools reopen
Public buses in Bangkok operated by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will from 1st July relax its social distancing measures, allowing buses to accept passengers at up to 70 percent maximum capacity. Passengers travelling together will also be able to share a double seat. From 1st July, which is…
Travel Advisory for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Level 3: Avoid Unnecessary Travel to Areas with Ongoing Local Transmission The National Communicable Diseases Committee announced COVID-19 to be the 14th dangerous disease and it will be shown in the Royal Thai Government Gazette. Outlines • The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak which was first reported in Wuhan, China…
TAT invites people to try the 50 Chiang Mai restaurants recognized by MICHELIN Guide
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting people to try the food at 50 restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide in Chiang Mai. It has also come up with guidelines for promoting food tourism and increasing income from tourism. Mr Thanet Petchsuwan, Deputy Governor for Marketing Communication, TAT, and…
TAT to hold Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020
During the New Year holiday, the Tourism Authority of Thailand will be holding the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020 events in Bangkok and six regional cities, expecting some 200,000 tourists and around 500 million baht in circulation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand will be holding the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020 events…