Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
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...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
International travel demand from India drops as West Asia tensions and weak rupee drive up costsIndian summer travel abroad faces higher costs. Tour packages are up 20-25%. West Asia conflict fuels oil prices and airfares. A weaker rup...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
A ₹18,000 crore blow seen for India's aviation story as West Asia conflict clips wingsIndia's aviation and tourism sectors are currently navigating turbulent skies due to the unrest in West Asia. Airlines are challenged with ...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Thailand plans to introduce a tourist entry fee for air travellersThailand's new government will introduce a 300-baht entry fee for air travelers to boost tourism revenue, with plans for land and sea entry...
30 Mar, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Thailand to increase airport tax by 53% for international flightsThailand's Civil Aviation Board has approved a significant 53% increase in the international passenger service charge, raising it from 730 ...
08 Dec, 2025, 05.04 PM IST
These international destinations are about to get costlier for touristsTravellers heading abroad in 2026 face new tourist taxes. Countries like Thailand, Japan, Norway, Greece, Italy, and Spain are implementing...
09 Nov, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
Thailand to introduce tourist tax for visitors soonThailand's new tourism minister plans to finally implement a 300-baht tourism tax, approved in February 2023, for visitor insurance and inf...
06 Oct, 2025, 01.40 PM IST
Thailand gets public support to offer new 'legal' thrill to Indian and global touristsThailand plans to legalise casinos within large entertainment complexes, aiming to create jobs, boost state revenue, and regulate undergrou...
24 Mar, 2025, 12.15 PM IST
Budget 2025: Hospitality sector seeks infra status, rationalisation of tax ratesIndia needs to address key issues like infrastructure status, tax rationalization, visa processes, and state-level incentives to boost its ...
26 Jan, 2025, 03.04 PM IST
Thailand reintroduces 300-baht tourism tax to boost revenue and infrastructureThailand's Tourism Minister, Sorawong Thienthong, plans to reintroduce a 300-baht tourism tax to boost revenue, targeting 3 trillion baht t...
19 Sep, 2024, 11.40 AM IST
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...
04 Aug, 2024, 10.19 AM IST
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...
16 Feb, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
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.
02 Jan, 2024, 02.05 PM IST
Thailand eyes India to boost tourism recovery after waiving visa for ChinaThai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is looking to attract tourists from India to boost the country's tourism industry. He plans to visit I...
18 Sep, 2023, 12.57 PM IST
Tourism may set sail from Indian shores soonThe government has prepared a plan to develop cruise tourism from India and is in talks with international companies to kick-start the faci...
31 Oct, 2017, 01.03 AM IST
- Cabinet approves tax incentives for foreign film makers
Thai cabinet has approved a proposal to offer tax breaks to foreign film makers, to hold them back in the country,
02 Jul, 2008, 03.23 PM IST