Chang international circuit, Car racing track in Isan, Thailand

Bangkok, Aug 4 The number of tourists visiting the popular holiday destination Thailand is still not satisfactory in the eyes of the industry, despite a recently recorded jump in foreign arrivals following a massive slump during the Covid-19 pandemic.In order to attract more visitors, a hotel in the northern city of Chiang Mai has now come up with a unique special offer: rooms for just 1 baht ($0.027) per night, reports dpa news agency.A joint initiative by the Harmonize Hotel, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Robinhood app, the offer has already gone viral, according to the Nation Thailand newspaper.Those interested can book a room via the app using the code CNX1, but only until August 7. The booking must be used before October 31.According to TAT director for northern Thailand, Saraswadee Asasapphakit, the aim is to draw in more visitors again in the second half of the year, with a desired hotel occupancy rate of 55 per cent.The tourism sector, which is crucial to Thailand, had almost come to a complete standstill during the pandemic and had only recovered slowly at first, also because very complicated entry regulations were in force for a long time.As of July 1, however, visitors only have to present a vaccination card or a negative coronavirus test upon arrival.The requirement to wear a mask outdoors has also largely been lifted.However, the country is still far from its pre-pandemic figures: In 2019, some 40 million people travelled to the holiday destination known for its beaches and temples, among other things.If the current trend continues, officials expect at least 8 million international holidaymakers by the end of the year, according to a report by the Bangkok Post newspaper.Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Chang International CircuitFOLLOW

Chang international circuit, Latest News

Almost two months after fleeing to Thailand, former president of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return back to the island nation on Saturday, a media report said. ...

Aurangabad, August 31: The students of Agrasen Vidya Mandir Smit Shah and Arya Shah have been selected to represent ... ...

Bangkok, Aug 24 A Thai court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha from office while it considers ... ...

Bangkok, Aug 20 Tourism Ministers and delegates from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies convened in Bangkok for ... ...

Newly-wed couple Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan are off on another vacation! The couple recently holidayed in Thailand for their honeymoon and now Vignesh has shared some adorable pictures with Nayanthara revealing that they are now headed to Spain. ...

A massive fire broke out at a nightclub in Thailand. At least 13 people died while more than 40 ... ...

Bangkok, Aug 5 At least 13 people were killed and several others injured due to a fire at ... ...

Bangkok, Aug 4 The number of tourists visiting the popular holiday destination Thailand is still not satisfactory in ... ...