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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 22, 2023

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Posted at May 22 11:58 PM

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Thai tourist arrivals hit 9M in the first quarter

Rungroj Yongrit, EPA-EFE
Posted at May 22 07:28 PM

9.47 million foreign tourists visited Thailand since January 2023, leading the way among its Southeast Asian neighbors. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 7, 2023

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Posted at Feb 07 11:36 PM

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Chinese expected to lift Thailand tourism

Narong Sangnak, EPA-EFE
Posted at Feb 07 07:08 PM

Tourist groups visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, one of Bangkok's most popular tourist attractions in Thailand on Tuesday Read more »

Chinese travelers get green light

Jack Taylor, AFP
Posted at Jan 09 10:43 PM

China lifted quarantine requirements for travelers returning from abroad as the Chinese New Year holiday nears, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation because of Covid. Read more »

Thailand hits 10 million visitors in 2022 as tourism recovers

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 10 09:32 PM

Thailand celebrated the arrival of its 10 millionth international visitor of 2022 on Saturday, according to the tourism authority, as the kingdom consolidated the recovery of its Covid-battered travel sector. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 30, 2022

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Posted at May 30 11:42 PM

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Thailand set to ease quarantine measures

Rungroj Yongrit, EPA-EFE
Posted at May 30 11:23 PM

A Chinese child wearing a PPE suit is accompanied by his parents arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan province, Thailand on Monday. Read more »

Thailand's economy rebounds 2.2 pct in Q1

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 17 04:13 PM

Thailand's economy grew 2.2 percent in the first quarter following an export and tourism boost after the relaxation of pandemic entry restrictions, the kingdom's main economic agency said Tuesday. Read more »

Thailand to scrap pre-travel Covid-19 test

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Posted at Mar 18 04:16 PM

Travelers to Thailand will no longer have to take a Covid-19 test before boarding the plane, under plans announced Friday. Read more »

Thailand to introduce $9 visitor fee from April

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 12 08:50 PM

The new 300 baht ($9) charge will be incorporated into airfares, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said in a statement. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 09, 2021

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Posted at Nov 09 11:42 PM

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Tourists trickle into Thailand

Jack Taylor, AFP
Posted at Nov 09 08:20 PM

A woman prays as tourists gather at the Wat Saket Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 2, 2021

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Updated as of Nov 02 11:43 PM

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Thailand reopens to vaccinated foreign tourists

Mladen Antonov, AFP
Posted at Nov 02 10:25 AM

Tourists walk on a beach on the Thai island of Phuket on Monday, as Thailand welcomes the first group of tourists fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 coronavirus without quarantine. Read more »

Journey back to normal: Tourists arrive in Thailand

Lisa Martin / Dene-Hern Chen in Bangkok, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 01 12:30 PM

Overseas tourists began pouring into Bangkok and the holiday island of Phuket on Monday as Thailand kickstarted its tourism industry after 18 months of Covid curbs. Read more »

Thailand reopens: What you need to know

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 27 12:21 PM

On Monday, the kingdom reopens its doors to vaccinated travellers from more than 40 countries. Read more »

Thailand to allow vaccinated tourists from US, Europe

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 22 04:00 AM

The ballooning list is due to Thailand's urgent need "to stimulate the tourism sector and other related business sectors." Read more »

Thailand to reopen to more vaccinated tourists

Reuters
Posted at Sep 27 05:01 PM

Thailand will waive its mandatory quarantine requirement in Bangkok and nine regions from Nov. 1 to vaccinated arrivals, authorities said. Read more »

Thailand seeks to slash quarantine period for visitors

Reuters
Posted at Sep 23 09:42 PM

Thailand is keen to welcome back foreign visitors, after nearly 18 months of strict entry policies caused a collapse in tourism. Read more »