China and Thailand Vow to Expand Military Cooperation
China has expressed its readiness to expand military cooperation with Thailand to bolster regional stability and address emerging security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.
China's Defence Minister Gen Li Shangfu conveyed this commitment during talks...
Thailand Enters Low Tourism Season: Industry Faces Challenges Post-Songkran, Hopes Rest on Chinese Visitors
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On April 22nd, 2024, Mr. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, the President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), publicly revealed that Thailand is officially entering the low season. Thai Tourism operators may struggle with low...
Thai Airports Prepare to Accept More Chinese Flights
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Three airports in Thailand are preparing to welcome at least 20 flights from China per day in the first three months of 2023, effective January 11th, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of...
Thai Tourism Minister Asks the Public not to Stereotype Chinese Tourists
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The Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, cautioned against making sweeping assumptions about Chinese tourists visiting Thailand and claiming they all have the intention of exploiting the country and participating in...
Thailand strengthens tourism ties with China
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At recent high-profile meeting between Chinese Culture and Tourism Minister and Thai Tourism and Sports Minister and the signing of the Letter of Intent between TAT and China Tourism Group Travel Services.
Bangkok, 27...
Chinese Police Patrolling With Thai Police Announcement Leads to Swift Correction
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In an unusual move, Chinese police will join Thai police in tourist hotspots to patrol in the near future to boost tourist confidence, said the director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. However,...
Renowned dragon boat racers will hold competition in Pattaya instead of Hong Kong due...
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The organizers of the world-renowned dragon boat competition, “World Dragon Boat Racing Championships,” said they would hold their 2023 competition in Pattaya instead of Hong Kong due to the latter’s stringent Covid-19 regulations.
The...
Data Shows Thailand Sees 1.3 Million Chinese Travelers This Year
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New data from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), SiteMinder, Meituan has revealed that out of the 11 million-plus international travelers visiting Thailand this year, over 1.3 million have arrived from China....
Thai Transport Minister to Discuss High-Speed Rail and ‘Land Bridge’ Project with China
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On April 24th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed his official visit itinerary to China from May 6th to 15th for the 31st Thailand-China Railway Cooperation Meeting.
The meeting will...
Thailand Grandly Welcomes First Chinese Flight of Tourists in About Three Years
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269 Chinese tourists from Xiamen in China have landed at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport today, January 9th.
The first group of Chinese visitors arrived at the airport at 12:50 PM and were warmly welcomed by...