Thailand Tourism

Travel technology company Klook has reported a strong recovery in Thailand's tourism sector, with significant growth that has more than doubled for three consecutive quarters. The company also observed a 30% increase in average travel spend for experiences in 2023 compared to pre-Covid times, indicating that travelers are willing to spend more for meaningful experiences in Thailand. Klook has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to drive more visitors from seven key markets, including Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan, to Thailand. The partnership will focus on creating and amplifying engaging digital content that highlights...

Chiang Mai, a popular tourist destination in northern Thailand, has been ranked the world's most polluted city with air quality readings of 216, which is considered "very unhealthy." This has caused concern among tour operators, with bookings down 50%. The province has also seen a rise in respiratory diseases, with many experiencing chest pain or prolonged coughs. The pollution is caused by burning used to clear land for agriculture, and some businesses have reported significant drops in bookings during the peak burning season. The situation highlights the need for a coordinated effort from governments, businesses, and individuals to address the...

Bangkok has been ranked fifth in Airbnb’s list of top trending global travel destinations for 2022, with searches for the annual Songkran festival rising by 310% year on year. The surge in searches signals a strong recovery for tourism in Thailand, with over 2.14 million foreign tourists arriving in the country in January, a 1,500% surge from the same month last year. Group travel on Airbnb in Thailand surged over 300% year on year in 2022, as more people travel to reconnect with loved ones. Family travel on the platform increased by 60% in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels, with...

Police in Pattaya are recommending the closure of a popular nightclub, Flexx Club, after reportedly violating legal operating hours on the district’s Walking Street numerous times. The club has been raided on multiple occasions by the authorities and has continued to operate without a valid licence. During its recent raid, 50 Thai and foreign customers were present in the club and the club manager was charged with operating a venue without a valid licence, staying open beyond the permitted hours and selling alcoholic drinks. Similarly, Dragon Man Club was also found to be operating without a permit and beyond the...

Thailand's deputy police chief, Pol.Gen. Surachate Hakparn, has called for all law-enforcement departments to crack down on foreigners who commit crimes in the country, particularly in Chonburi, Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. Immigration and tourist police have been ordered to "X-ray" and trace foreigners who illegally live, hide, or overstay their visas. Pol.Gen. Surachate Hakparn, known as "Big Joke," said that police must be strict with all nationalities to prevent the destruction of the country's tourism image. He vowed that the Royal Thai Police would not tolerate foreigners committing crimes in Thailand repeatedly, and local police station superintendents must take responsibility...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and popular dating app Tinder have partnered to launch "Single Journey Season 2" for solo travelers who want to find a travel partner and make their journey more meaningful. The first season of Single Journey offered three different tours in December 2020 to 100 single travelers who won free tickets through a Tinder campaign. The second season kicked off in April 2021 with two main events, Babe Fest and Single on the Beach, allowing singles to meet and mingle. The campaign recommends additional trips for solo travelers to explore various attractions in Thailand. Each...

A tourist from Hong Kong had a narrow escape when the bungee cord snapped during a jump at an amusement park in Pattaya, Thailand. The incident, which occurred in January, was captured on video and surfaced online after the man, identified only as Mike, went public with his story. Mike sustained bruises from hitting the water after falling 10 storeys, but was able to resurface despite having his feet tied together by the lower half of the snapped cord. The founder of the park confirmed the incident and said it was the first time he had seen a cord snap....

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is offering four special sightseeing train trips in April to promote domestic tourism and help generate income for local communities. The train trips will have a historical theme and cater to the increasing demand among Thai nationals for cultural travel. The initiative is being supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and other agencies. The four trips are priced at THB1,499 per person and have a maximum capacity of 200 passengers each. The programmes are focused on four Thai provinces – Saraburi, Chachoengsao, Ayutthaya, and Ratchaburi – each of which has a unique...

Summarize this content up to 1000 words Native Indonesians are sick of tourists, and for good reason Bali is touted as an idyllic escape, but overtourism has led to countless problems. Free flights, cash allowances and one masterclass on happiness. These are a just a few of the most recent marketing ploys cooked up by tourism boards to drive visitation to their respective countries and cities. But what is a tourism board to do when their destination has more tourists than they know what to do with? And those tourists are also assholes? That’s more or less the situation in...