Sino-Thai Trade Continues to Grow Despite Pandemic
BANGKOK — The Thai economy will continue to prosper from trade with China despite the pandemic and the absence of deep pocket Chinese tourists, a panel of experts said Thursday.
Tourism Minister Wants to Revive Coronavirus ‘Travel Bubble’
BANGKOK — The tourism minister on Thursday said he wanted to renew a push for an agreement that would allow travel exchanges with countries where the coronavirus pandemic is under control.
Caught in New Virus Fear, Koh Samet is Empty of Tourists Again
KOH SAMET — The popular tourist island of Koh Samet saw a sharp drop in visitors after news broke that a coronavirus-infected...
Minor Group Rep on Tourism Future: ‘We Really Need a Travel Bubble’
BANGKOK — The director of a major hotel chain in Thailand on Tuesday urged the government to reopen the country’s borders to international tourists under special travel agreements.
GDP Expected to Shrink by 10% in Virus-Stricken 2020
BANGKOK — A major bank said the Thai GDP may shrink by as much as 10.3 percent this year due to economic woes caused by the coronavirus.
‘Deserted as Never Before’ Virus Knocks Thai Tourism Into Comatose
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Hotels are shuttered in the dark, bars are closed and empty food carts are seen around Bangkok's once-bustling tourism associated street. Silence shrouds the city's party land despite the easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Survey Says 3 in 5 Thais Want Borders to Reopen
BANGKOK — A survey found that Thais are cautiously leaning towards reopening borders for tourists as the coronavirus pandemic appears to be winding down.
Bars May Reopen by July, Business Reps to Negotiate
BANGKOK — A nightlife industry representative on Monday welcomed a promise by the government to reopen pubs, bars, and other entertainment venues in the next phase of lockdown, which may take place as early as July.
Business Guilds Advise Caution Over Coronavirus ‘Travel Bubble’
BANGKOK — Business associations on Tuesday urged the government to reconsider a proposal to allow foreign visitors to Thailand without having to go through coronavirus quarantine measures.
Pandemic ‘Travel Bubble’ to Admit Some Chinese Tourists
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha approved a proposal to allow certain groups of foreign tourists to visit the country during the coronavirus pandemic without having to go through quarantine measures, officials said Friday.