Tourism

The Thai government is patting itself on the back for the decision to ease entry restrictions, which officials say has boosted tourism in places like Phuket and Koh Samui. “All this is due to the government’s move to ease travel restrictions during the country’s high season between March and May.” So says government spokesman, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, pointing out … [Read more...] about Government says relaxed travel restrictions have led to tourism surge on Phuket, Samui

The logo for SME Development Bank is seen at the entrance of its headquarters on Phaya Thai Road. Wichan Charoenkiatpakul The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) has set aside loans worth around 2 billion baht for SMEs in the tourism sector to boost their liquidity, says president Nartnaree Rathapat. Ms Nartnaree said this "SMEs Re-Start" … [Read more...] about SME D Bank extends B2bn for tourism

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan said on Tuesday it would start conducting "test tourism" in the form of limited package tours in May as a way of gathering information prior to a full re-opening of the country to tourism. Though tourism was a major pillar of Japan's economy, tourists have not been permitted to enter since it adopted strict border controls in 2020 at the start of … [Read more...] about Japan announces limited “test tourism” from May as step to full re-opening

Overview of the new resort project in Jomtien Beach, Thailand Azure Rich Group on 9 May 2022 announced its $130 million resort development in Jomtien, Thailand. The project, one of the largest on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, features Ramada® by Wyndham and Ramada Encore® by Wyndham brands, under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest … [Read more...] about Azure Rich Group announces new Resort Project in Jomtien Beach in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts