Travel + Leisure, a popular travel and lifestyle publication, has recognized Thailand with the Travel Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. Koh Samui was named the Best Island in Asia Pacific, and Samui Airport came in fourth place. Furthermore, Bangkok was recognized as the Best City in Asia Pacific. The accolades showcase Thailand’s tourism potential, highlighting…
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is considering a delay in increasing toll rates for the Don Muang Tollway, as they have previously planned. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has instructed the Department of Highways to explore options that would reduce transportation expenses for drivers. This initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to the well-being of the public. In…
Thailand is alarmed by a surge in tourist numbers and proposes a 300 baht tourist levy to combat excessive tourism. Fearing an over-tourism problem facing popular tourist destinations, Thailand’s tourism operators are urging the government to consider the kingdom’s capacity seriously. Some are proposing a 300 baht tourist tax in an attempt to tackle the…
From October 1, 2023, to June 20, 2024, the revenue generated by Thailand’s national parks has jumped fourfold from its previous revenue-generating period of 1.467 billion baht (2016-17). The record-breaking revenue was largely driven by the top five national parks, notably Nopparat Thara Beach National Park—Phi Phi Islands, Similan National Park, Khao Laem Ya—Mu Ko…
According to 2023 results, buyers from Russia continue to hold second place in the number of condominium transactions in Thailand, traditionally behind buyers from China. The Real Estate Information Centre has published a report on the condominium market in Thailand in 2023. The report shows that foreign buyers represent an increasingly important market segment, and…
Thai authorities are blocking access to unauthorised crypto platforms to fight cybercrime and urging users to withdraw assets urgently. According to a report published on the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand’s website, Thai authorities have decided to block access to all ‘unauthorised’ cryptocurrency platforms to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in addressing…
Zero-dollar tours have returned to Thailand along with Chinese tourists. The government is cracking down on travel agencies offering cheap tours. Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has investigated illegal travel companies offering cheap tours and forced 10 of them to close. Travel officials said these grey-market companies already account for 50 per cent of…
Thailand’s leading e-commerce platforms continue to raise commissions to boost revenues and offset marketing costs. Thailand’s leading e-commerce platforms continue to raise commissions to increase revenue and offset the cost of marketing campaigns. According to the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s leading e-commerce platforms – Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok – continue to raise sales commissions, driving up…
In return for Chinese investment, the Thai government has pledged to subsidise buyers of Chinese electric vehicles up to $2,800 China, which already dominates exports of electric vehicles, has been given a further boost to the industry. An agreement has been reached with the Thai government that will make Chinese-made cars more affordable for consumers…
The granting of visa-free entry to Chinese nationals has not resulted in a significant increase in tourist traffic, and Chinese airlines have started cancelling scheduled flights to Thailand. Thai PSB reported that several Chinese airlines, including Air China and China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines, have cancelled scheduled flights to Thailand for December and January due…