by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 5, 2024 | Thailand, News, Tourism, Travel
Pattaya’s tourism operators aim to transform the city into a family-friendly destination, distancing it from associations with sex tourism and illegal gambling. The Association of Chonburi Tourism Federation (ACTF) recently convened with...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 25, 2024 | Tourism, News, Thailand, Travel
Thai tourism operators are urging the Thai government to seriously consider measures to tackle overtourism. One of the proposed measures is a tourism tax of 300 baht (US$8.11). Secretary-general of the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) Adith...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 24, 2023 | Travel, Business, Culture, Economy, Lifestyle, Thailand
The tourism industry in Pattaya is experiencing an increase in spending by tourists from Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Currently, about 40% of tourists in Pattaya are local Thai, 60% being foreigners. Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya Director Anoma...