Category: Thailand travel news
Thailand travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Latest travel and tourism news on Thailand. Latest news on safety, hotels, resorts, attractions, tours and transportation in Thailand. Bangkok Travel information. Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
Thailand to receive 63 million doses of COVID vaccine from China
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- January 10, 2021Thailand released a plan to get all its citizens vaccinated against COVID-19 In addition illegal workers from Cambodia, Laos, and ... Read More
Koh Lani in the Gulf of Thailand orders all tourists to leave
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 6, 2021Koh Lani is an island paradise in the Gulf of Thailand. It's a popular tour destination from Pattaya. On Sunday ... Read More
Thailand: No plans to return tourism to pre-COVID crisis levels
Harry S. Johnson- January 4, 2021Thailand decided to not return tourism to what is was before COVID-19 |20% Thailand GDP is from Tourism |Thailand is ... Read More
Bangkok tightens COVID-19 restrictions
Harry S. Johnson- January 2, 2021Bangkok city authorities have tightened COVID-19 quarantine restrictions due to the coronavirus, banning the activities of entertainment venues, local media ... Read More
Thailand continues to reopen for travelers slowly and safely
Harry S. Johnson- December 24, 2020Thailand's tourism sector continues to safely and slowly reopen welcoming international travelers to the country with special tourist initiatives, while ... Read More
Relying on Tourism is now unacceptable for Thailand
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- December 20, 2020Amazing Thailand was the slogan for the Kingdom's visitors industry for many years bringing in $56.2 billion in tourism revenue ... Read More
Four Seasons returns to Bangkok
Harry S. Johnson- December 18, 2020Rising above the majestic Chao Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok's Creative District is an enclave of tiered buildings, ... Read More
Centara Unveils New Cosi Krabi Ao Nang Beach
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 17, 2020Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has debuted its COSI brand in southwest Thailand with the opening of ... Read More
Thailand resumes visa-free regime for Russian tourists
Harry S. Johnson- December 16, 2020Thailand's authorities have decided to resume the visa-free regime for Russian tourists. Now Russian visitors, who want to spend no ... Read More
Thailand tourism industry meets, asks for opening of borders and skies
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- December 11, 2020The two esteemed associations held their joint Annual SKÅL BANGKOK and PATA THAILAND CHAPTER 2020 Charity Christmas Lunch this week. ... Read More
Ring in the New Year in Thailand with Centara
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 10, 2020The end of the year is nearly upon us, so gather your family and friends and celebrate in style with ... Read More
Take the Ocean Road with Centara’s Twin-Centre Seafront Escapes
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 8, 2020Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is inviting Thai residents to take a “Festive Road Trip” this holiday ... Read More
Centara Launches 12.12 Double Mega Sale
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 4, 2020Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is offering travelers the chance to enjoy the ultimate holiday this upcoming ... Read More
Skål Bangkok’s Wood warns of a deepening Thailand tourism crisis
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- December 4, 2020It is becoming increasingly evident that the damage being inflicted to Thailand’s massive travel and tourism industry is proving to ... Read More
Thailand won’t open to tourists until spring of 2021
Harry S. Johnson- December 1, 2020According to Thai media reports, citing Thai Minister of Sports and Tourism Pipat Ratchakitprakan, Thailand will be closed to tourists ... Read More
Thailand Hotel Industry: Bleeding to Death
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- November 21, 2020Thailand has reported just 3,880 COVID-19 cases and 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic and is considered one ... Read More
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas appoints five new General Managers
Harry S. Johnson- November 21, 2020Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas welcomes several executive appointments across its portfolio luxury of properties in Asia and North Africa. ... Read More
Thailand: Red Tape Guillotine
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- November 18, 2020The Foreign Chambers Alliance (FCA) recently held its annual meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC)/Board of Trade (BoT) ... Read More
Thailand announces new entry rules for foreign tourists
Harry S. Johnson- November 14, 2020Thai authorities have announced that foreign tourists will again be allowed to visit Thailand. However, getting into the "Land of ... Read More
Tourism arrival to Asia Pacific Destinations
Juergen T Steinmetz- November 12, 2020The strong collective annual performance of foreign arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations saw moderate growth in 2019, but overall, remained ... Read More
President-Elect Biden gale-force Intensity and Passion for Tourism seen by SKAL
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- November 9, 2020History will show us the damage or otherwise, the Trump era has had on the hearts and soul of not ... Read More
Centara Inspires Guests to Discover Their Perfect “Place to Be” in Thailand
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 6, 2020Following the uncertainty of recent months, it is more important than ever that couples and families have an opportunity to ... Read More
Centra by Centara Maris Resorts Jomtien Won Hotel of The Year Award 2020
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 5, 2020Ms.Natha Kittiaksorn (3rd from right in the photo), Deputy CEO of Major Development Public Company Limited (MJD) and Mr.Chaiphun Thongsuthum ... Read More
Dusit International to manage its first Dusit Thani hotel in Kyoto, Japan
Harry S. Johnson- November 2, 2020Dusit International, one of Thailand's major hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Yasuda Real ... Read More
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts in Hawaii and Thailand: Smiling behind a mask
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 23, 2020How can you smile behind a mask? Outrigger Hotels and Resorts may be a shining example to document how the ... Read More
Stress-free staycation at Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 22, 2020Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok, situated in the heart of the city, has unveiled a unique range of upscale Alternative ... Read More
Centara Grand Hua Hin Wins Asia’s Best Family Hotel Award
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 20, 2020Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin was recognized among the top luxury hotels and resorts in Asia as ... Read More
DESCAP 1 Private Equity Trust to acquire up to 8 hotels in Thailand
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- October 16, 2020Destination Capital PTE., LTD., (DC) and KTB Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited (KTBST SEC) announced the launch of DESCAP 1 ... Read More
Centara Brings Freedom with its New “Cosi Krabi Ao Nang Beach”
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 15, 2020Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is set to debut its COSI brand in southwest Thailand with the ... Read More
New Executive Board at PATA
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 14, 2020Soon-Hwa Wong has been formally endorsed as the Chair of the e Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Executive Board and replaces ... Read More
Thailand Tightens Myanmar Border Control Due to COVID-19
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 10, 2020Dr. Tanarak Plipat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control for the Ministry of Health in Thailand, said that ... Read More
Phuket: No foreign tourists until October 25
Harry S. Johnson- October 10, 2020Thailand's Phuket has postponed its reopening to foreign tourists until the end of the Vegetarian Festival. The postponement came after ... Read More
Centara Hotels Unveils 10.10 Golden Ticket
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 8, 2020Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Thailand in 80 days with ... Read More
Capella Bangkok hotel opens on the banks of Chao Phraya River
Harry S. Johnson- October 7, 2020Capella Bangkok officially opened its doors, welcoming its first guest from Bangkok, Ms. Lina LIU, as the hotel takes center-stage ... Read More
Tourism Authority of Thailand and Dusit International partner to promote sustainable tourism
Harry S. Johnson- October 5, 2020Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, recently partnered with silent live concert specialists Sounds of ... Read More
New Four Points by Sheraton resort opens in Thailand
Harry S. Johnson- October 2, 2020Four Points by Sheraton makes a breakthrough in Thailand, with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach ... Read More
