Posts Tagged ‘ Thailand ’

Thailand re-opened its border to tourists a week ago

The announced changes won’t please the travel industry

Entry into Thailand will require visitors to present proof of COVID-19 vaccinations (both doses) plus any other visa requirements.

I think travellers can expect to see increased costs as destinations try to work out ways to pay for what the pandemic has cost them.

As usual Just about Travel looks at some of those organisations involved in the industry to see what they are tipping for the coming year.

The tourism minister of Thailand, has announced that the virtual closure of its borders to overseas visitors has been extended to 31st March 2021.

Seven countries have been added to the list to which Irish reidents can visit. The UK has added teo but taken another two off.

Four years ago, one of the measures Thailand was reported as discussing was to issue free travel insurance to all those visiting.

How to self isolate successfully

Take your kids on an amazing adventure to these inventive ideas, and brainstorm your own offbeat activities…

Mel Stephens, founder of Travel Queen – a UK based group tour operator specialising in adventures with style for women aged 25 to 60 – shares her travel experiences and insights with JAT readers

New eco-taxes in France, compulsory travel insurance in Thailand then some music festivals made Adrian a little less grumpier than when he started writing this week’s column.

Reports circulating in Thailand and confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism suggest that there is a proposal being considered cash is given to tourists so that they visit less well-known places.

Just because you’re a seasoned traveller doesn’t mean you have any reason to get jaded in 2019. There are plenty of exciting new openings coming next year to inspire you to plan your next trip…

As summer ends Adrian looks at new campaigns by Singapore, South Africa and Thailand to entice us to visit them for a winter sun break. But first there is the Last Night of the Proms and Proms in the Park

Here’s a few of our favourite brilliant buildings from around the world…

Not a country to do things by halves, Thailand organised a procession through the streets of its capital, Bangkok, in order to proclaim that 2018 would be “Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018”

More tourists, more spending, smoking bans and new theme park attractions are just some of the things catching Adrian’s attention this week

As destinations attract more people, can the infrastructure cope and a major discovery in the Great Barrier Reef off the Australian state of Queensland should encourage more tourists to the area.

Light shows, food festivals and a new US civil rights trail are some of the things catching Adrian’s attention this week.

Ireland and the USA are seeking more British holidaymakers. Would you consider a summer holiday there?

Canada, Croatia and Geneva all announced that more Britons were travelling there. New York expects fewer of us and Egypt seems to be trying to deter us from holidaying in the land “where it all began.”

Why an aeroplane cabin door is on Shoreditch High Street is one of the things Adrian mentions this week along with Newcastle-Gateshead success and the end of refurbishment at the Glenfinnan Monument.

Under this headline, World Tourism Day came and went last Tuesday with barely a whimper let alone a bang.

In the week that it was suggested the old blue passports might return after Brexit, Adrian also looks at visas, the Heathrow/Gatwick debate, Roald Dahl and Bridge Day which attracts 200,000 people to West Virginia

Today, the Bangkok Post is reporting that the Thai government is considering offering free travel insurance to visitors.

The low-down on three of the most incredible places in the world to grab a drink

Airport delays, strikes in France, Belgium and Greece, restrictions on island destinations in Thailand all tend to deflate Adrian this coming bank holiday.