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Thailand has opportunity to become major destination for Russian travellers

Thailand has opportunity to become major destination for Russian travellers

9 June 2022 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

The number of Russian tourists visiting Thailand is projected to significantly jump from 10,000 visits in 2021 to 435,000 in 2022, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that tourism ministers in Thailand must now ensure they can capitalise on this demand by increasing direct flights from Russia and ensuring aspects such as card payments can be accommodated across tourist hotspots.

Thailand to lift testing requirements

Thailand to lift testing requirements

25 April 2022 Press Release Tourism News

Thailand has approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals beginning 1 May 2022, in what marks a significant boost to its tourism economy. New entry schemes customised for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers are also being introduced.