Tag
Thailand tourism

Unruly Israeli Visitors, Thai Resentment, and Potential Dangers
By Tita Sanglee
Israeli expats have become a dominant presence in the northern town of Pai, on the border with Myanmar's Shan State.

Thailand’s Cooperation With China on Cross-border Crime Comes at a Cost
By Mark S. Cogan
The country has become an inhospitable place for foreign dissidents. The situation looks set to get worse.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai leader says that the discussions with Xi Jinping will focus on online scamming operations, tourism, and air pollution.

Thailand Announces New Holidays in Bid to Stoke Tourism Growth
By Sebastian Strangio
The country is already on track for a full recovery from the downturn that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic.

What’s Really Ailing Thailand’s Economy?
By James Guild
Domestic politics are part of it, but the real problem is that macroeconomic conditions are not favorable for Thailand’s export-heavy economy.

Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023
By James Guild
Is this the year that the region's tourist sector finally returns to its pre-pandemic levels?

Thailand’s PM Misses the Forest for the Trees on the Country’s Pollution Problem
By Mark S. Cogan
Srettha Thavisin has pledged to tackle Thailand's horrific air pollution problem, but he needs to address the root of the problem.

Thailand’s New Government Rebalances Its Relationship With China
By Tommy Walker
While relations between Bangkok and Beijing remain warm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pursuing a more diversified foreign policy.

Thailand and China to Introduce Visa-Free Travel From March
By Sebastian Strangio
The move extends makes and permanent a temporary visa waiver that the Thai government introduced in September.

Indonesia Announces Visa Waivers In Order To Boost Tourism
By Sebastian Strangio
The country has joined Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia in loosening entry regulations amid the region's sluggish tourism recovery.

Thailand on Track to Meet Tourism Target for 2023, Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects up to 28 million people to have visited the country by the end of this year.

It Is Time For the Thai Authorities to Step Up Their Strategic Communication
By Tita Sanglee
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's first few months in office have been marred by a series of avoidable missteps.
Page 1 of 4