An urgent CCSA meeting, chaired by PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, has been scheduled for this afternoon

Omicron cases may prompt fresh curbs

British Airways has cancelled all of its direct flights to Bangkok until October 2022, according to a report on The Points Guy blog last week.

The Public Health Ministry will recommend the suspension of the "Test and Go" convenient entry programme for fully vaccinated air travellers because of the escalating Omicron variant situation worldwide.

There is no go ahead for most foreigners who wish to see the sights or obtain a new permission to enter Thailand. The imminent openings will initially prioritize border crossings for goods, returning workers and local market stall holders.

If you have nothing planned for this weekend, then head to the Srinakarin Dam in Kanchanaburi to enjoy clear skies, cool weather and misty mornings.

Ayutthaya’ historic ruins won ‘World Night View Heritage’ certification at the World Night View Summit in Nagasaki, Japan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand reported this week.

The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation with 72 member properties, has appointed a new senior leadership team.

Nora – a form of traditional, folk performing art popular in southern Thailand – is expected to win Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage for Humanity honour on Thursday

Thai International is rebuilding business relations with tour operators and travel agents

Picturesque Maya Bay in Thailand’s southern province of Krabi will reopen to visitors on New Year’s Day, 2022

Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is awaiting a final decision, by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, on whether to postpone the reopening of Maya Bay, in the southern coastal province of Krabi, from January 1st.

International visitor numbers are falling

A little over 4,000 tourists will be allowed to enter Maya Bay in Krabi’s Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park each day from January 1 onwards.

Half of the outbound tour operators remaining in the market are facing tremendous challenges during the recovery period as they have insufficient staff and funds to cater to growing demand next year.