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THAILAND TOURISM 2024
Thailand attracts far more tourists than India despite a higher per capita income. Shashi Tharoor explains whyShashi Tharoor advocates for significant policy reforms and infrastructure development to enhance India's tourism. He suggests greater priv...- To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
- Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
- Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreignersThailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving...
- Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefullyInvestors are increasingly betting that “China is back” as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, ex...
- EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...
- India medical tourism slips below pre-Covid peak amid geopolitics, visa delays and rising Asian competitionIndia's medical tourism is facing challenges. Arrivals have dropped significantly below pre-Covid levels. Geopolitical tensions and visa de...
- Gunfire and no guests: Cambodia border clash a real threat for Thailand’s travel economyThailand’s tourism, already fragile, faces a severe setback amid heavy artillery clashes with Cambodia along their disputed border. Travel ...
- Thailand puts tourist entry fee on hold until 2026Thailand has postponed the implementation of its tourist entry fee, initially planned for 2025, to mid-2026 due to weaker-than-expected tou...
- Thailand welcomes over 1 million Indian tourists by mid-2025Thailand has already welcomed over one million Indian tourists by mid-June 2025, signaling a strong rebound in its tourism sector. This sur...
- Even ‘White Lotus’ buzz isn’t reviving Thailand’s tourism slumpThailand's tourism sector is struggling, with foreign arrivals dropping for the fourth consecutive month in May — down 14% to 2.6 million. ...
- Thailand launches Digital Arrival Card for touristsThailand welcomed 35.54 million tourists in 2024, a 26.27% rise due to relaxed entry rules. Aiming for 40 million visitors in 2025, the cou...
- The White Lotus is already driving a travel boom in ThailandThe White Lotus Season 3, set in Thailand, is expected to boost tourism significantly, with travelers already booking luxury stays at featu...
- Thailand tourism bounces back with 35 million visitors in 2024; India among top 3 source countriesThailand exceeded its 2024 tourism target with over 35 million international visitors, closely approaching pre-pandemic levels. The governm...
- Thailand is betting its hand for you to visit and gamble millions; Indians may get a new attractionThailand is considering legalising casinos to boost tourism and attract foreign investment. Draft rules include a 30-year license, with int...
- Thailand extends visa exemption program for Indian touristsThailand has extended visa exemption for Indian and Taiwanese tourists until November 11, 2024, to boost tourism and economy. The country a...
- Visa-free Thailand is now offering tourists up to $14,000 in medical coverageThailand's new initiative, the Thailand Traveller Safety scheme, offers up to $14,000 medical coverage for accidents. It aims to entice bac...
- Thailand cuts tax on booze and night clubs to boost tourismThailand also announced a visa waiver for travelers from India and Taiwan last year, effective from Nocember 2023 until May 2024.
- Thailand scraps visa requirement for Indian travellersThailand in September scrapped visa requirements for Chinese tourists, the country's top pre-pandemic tourism market with 11 million of the...
- Oyo gives Indian tourists in Thailand a 60% discountOYO Thailand is offering Indian tourists a 60% discount on hotel stays between October 11 and 31, with reservations available until Decembe...
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