Tourism, the key driver of Thailand’s economic growth, accounts for about 12 percent of the country’s GDP.

TCEB’s president, Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya disclosed that despite the strong comeback of MICE travellers from Europe, India, and South East Asia, the return of the Chinese market is essential in meeting previous projections.

Thailand’s de facto legalization of marijuana last year has brought a wave of tourists from around Asia intrigued by the lure of the forbidden leaf.

There are also fears that the island would face even more severe shortages in the coming months as a result of the El Nino phenomenon, which is connected with warmer conditions and less rain.

The operator of Alipay+ also unveiled new collaborations with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), to promote the Amazing Thailand campaign and to stimulate travel in Thailand.

Mae Hong Son is one of the most spellbinding locations in the kingdom and for many reasons, an ideal spot for an offbeat summer sojourn.

Last year, Thailand welcomed 314,882 Middle East visitors with nearly 100,000 visitors from Saudi Arabia and around 66,000 visitors from the United Arab Emirates.

As it is currently the off-season with fewer European guests, those in the tourism industry are longing for the arrival of more Chinese tourists during the Labor Day holiday and beyond.

Tourism operators are asking for flawlessproceduresconcerning the 300-baht tourism charge after the minister oftourism and sports said thattax collection will be postponed from June to September due toproblemsconcerning its application. PhiphatRatchakitprakarn, Thailand Tourism and Sports Minister said that money collection …

Thailand recorded 7.5 million foreign arrivals in the January to April 16 period.