Chinese Tourist Shortfall Takes Toll on Pattaya’s Tourism Sector
Pattaya —
The tourism sector in Pattaya is grappling with a waning number of Chinese tourists due to current strict visa regulations and a shortage of flight options.
Mr. Boonanan Pattanasin, the president of the Pattaya...
UPDATE:Â Chinese Vice Consul in Phuket to Meet with Governor Following Chinese Tourist being...
Phuket –
A Chinese Vice Consul is in Phuket to meet with the Phuket Governor after a Chinese tourist was attacked with a knife by a tour staffer in Phuket, following a dispute over...
Thai Tourism Eyes Potential Surge in Chinese Tourists Despite a Slow Start to Initial...
National –
Mr. Sittiwat Chewaratanaporn, President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), stated that although there is an initial visa exemption, the booking of tours to Thailand did not increase further, due...
Thailand earns multiple ‘best destination’ awards from China’s tourism industry
Bangkok, 04 February 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thailand has won a number of awards from both China’s tourism industry sector and leading travel media, including...
Two Chinese arrested for international hybrid scam after searches on luxury homes in Prawet,...
BANGKOK (NNT) -Â The police have arrested two Chinese suspects who were allegedly involved in an international investment scam that has caused as much as 10 billion baht in damages worldwide. The arrests were made...
China Takes Top Spot for Thailand’s Tourist Arrivals
National —
Chinese tourists have taken the top spot in terms of international tourist numbers for Thailand, according to the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association (PBTA).
The news was revealed during the PBTA regular meeting held...
Thailand Proposes More Covid Travel Requirements Like Proof of Vaccination, But Needs Final Cabinet...
Bangkok, Thailand-
Led by Minister of Public Health and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, multiple government agencies agreed in principle this afternoon, January 5th, 2023, to more stringent Covid requirements for visitors to Thailand.
It’s important...
Chonburi Police Raid Villa in Pattaya, Arrest 16 Chinese Nationals
Banglamung –
Sixteen Chinese nationals were arrested after police raided a villa in Nongprue conducting what police described as a call center scam.
The Region 2 Police told the Pattaya News that on Saturday (September...
1,900 Chinese Flights Set to Land in Thailand as Chinese Tourists Begin to Return...
National —
Thailand is expecting a large influx of Chinese tourists with the arrival of 1,910 flights from China and an additional 6,318 flight requests for the period from February 13th to 19th, according to...
Wuhan Virology Institute Warns of New COVID Strains
PRESS RELEASE:
The latest research on coronaviruses in bats has triggered global concerns about the potential for future outbreaks.
A study led by Dr. Shi Zhengli, Director of the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases at Wuhan...