Tag: Bill Barnett
Thailand’s Phuket and Samui resort markets mitigate risk to tourism arrivals...
Thailand’s resort destinations of Phuket and Samui have taken a page from the iconic television show Survivor’s playbook during the country’s prolonged political crisis....
Report: Bali’s hotel supply to rise by over 12,000 new rooms
Bali’s tourism market is defying gravity despite a looming pipeline of over 12,000 new hotel rooms. According to a newly released report by Horwath...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...