Thailand logs 23.94 million foreign arrivals, below 36.7 million target
International visitor numbers fell 4.04 per cent year on year, while domestic trips and tourism revenue increased.
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International visitor numbers fell 4.04 per cent year on year, while domestic trips and tourism revenue increased.
Bookings will run until December 15, with travel permitted until January 15, 2027. Return journeys qualify for discounts of up to ฿1,000 per person.
The exemption will remain in force until October 15, 2027, with exclusions for employment, study and settlement.
Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man said he had earlier discussed introducing the route with Batik Air.
The operator says the upgrades are intended to meet growing travel demand and boost rail tourism, with new bedding, Wi-Fi and improved air conditioning.
Partners are teaching young people to weave, while the government plans to implement legislation protecting tais designs and production.
The pilot permits stays of up to 30 days within the province, including Nha Trang, and is due to end on 31 December 2027.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra urged cultural venues to extend opening hours and consider fee reductions, especially on November 24.
An air services agreement could open a Bangkok-Dili route, while the two countries also outlined cooperation on investment, development and security.
The airline’s first Malaysian route will connect Suvarnabhumi and Kuala Lumpur International airports using a Boeing 737-8.