Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin invited Vladimir Putin for an official visit to Thailand in 2024, and Putin accepted! They discussed enhancing cultural and sports cooperation, bilateral ties, and increasing tourism. Thailand Russia tourism culture bilateralrelations officialvisit 2024
Legal action has been taken against businesses in Koh Lan for encroaching on forest land, confirmed by city officials. This is a major issue for the popular tourist destination, with illegal land acquisition causing difficulties for residents and authorities alike. KohLan Tourism IllegalLandAcquisition EnvironmentalProtection SustainableTourism
Great news for Russian travelers! Thailand has extended their visafree stay to 90 days, starting November until April 2024. With over 923,113 Russian visitors in the year to August, this new policy is expected to have a positive impact on Thailand’s tourism industry. Thailand VisaFree RussianTravelers Tourism Travel Vacation Explore Discover Wanderlust
Thai tourism industry is bouncing back after the Siam Paragon shooting in October 2023, which led to 60,000 Chinese visitors cancelling their trips. Chiang Mai is calling for preventive measures and stricter gun control, but the government has introduced a visa exemption program to attract more tourists from China and Kazakhstan. Thaitourism safetravel ChiangMai guncontrol visafree positivefuture tourismindustry
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is considering extending entertainment venues’ operating hours until 4 am to boost tourism. Bars and nightclubs presently have to close by 2 am, and the proposal is awaiting cabinet approval and will be evaluated on a casebycase basis. Bangkok Nightlife Tourism Entertainment Thailand Travel
Region 5 Marine Office is enhancing maritime safety measures to ensure visitor wellbeing during the high season in the Andaman Sea, including enforcing regulations, verifying licenses and permits, and conducting inspections. These measures aim to boost visitor confidence in the region’s safety, particularly with the introduction of a visafree scheme and an expected increase in visitors, including from China. MaritimeSafety AndamanSea VisaFree TourismBoost ChinaTourism
Congratulations to Rayong’s “Jae Boonchuen” Smart Farming for winning two prestigious awards for their innovative agricultural practices, including Yai Da Garden’s commitment to sustainability, learning, and ecotourism. Their initiatives like the Soil Doctor Clinic and a floating solar energy system promote sustainable and responsible tourism, contributing to the development of “White Tourism” in Thailand. 🌿🌞👏 smartfarming sustainability ecotourism ThailandTourismAwards
“Thailand is leading the way in netzero carbon tourism through seagrass conservation and restoration. Learn how businesses can offset their carbon emissions while attracting ecoconscious tourists for a greener future. SeagrassConservation CarbonSequestration NetZeroTourism ThailandTourism AFMENC”
Phuket is investing in “smart piers” to enhance tourist services and increase safety, with plans to upgrade a fourth privatelyrun pier. The region is also seeing a rise in new marina development, making for a safer and more enjoyable maritime experience. Phuket SmartPiers Tourism MarineInfrastructure MarinaDevelopment TropicalParadise
Good news for partygoers in Pattaya! Entertainment venues may soon be able to stay open until 1 am, thanks to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s proposal. The move is expected to promote tourism and boost the local economy. Pattaya EntertainmentVenues TourismBoost