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Chinese Travel Agents Slash Prices to Attract Thai Tourists for Songkran
Picture courtesy of China Daily As Songkran approaches, Chinese travel agents are offering heavily discounted tickets to lure Thai tourists, following a significant drop in Chinese visitors to Thailand. By slashing fares up to 50%, tour operators aim to fill planes and recover from a tough start to the year marked by an earthquake and safety concerns that deterred Chinese tourists. Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn, an advisor to the Thai Travel Agents Association, noted, “Thais now see China as a safe destination with great transport links,” making it a popular choice for outbound travel during Songkran. Initially, travel agencies had purchased large blocks of tickets for China-bound flights, anticipating a surge in tourism due to a new visa-free agreement between Thailand and China. However, this expected boom was undermined by a wave of cancellations linked to concerns over scams, following a high-profile incident involving a Chinese actor. The discounted tickets have become attractive to Thai travellers, who are helping fill the void left by the absent Chinese tourists. While agents are facing losses of 3,000 to 5,000 baht per seat, this is preferable to leaving seats empty, which could cost up to 10,000 baht per ticket. As a result, China is poised to surpass Japan as the preferred overseas destination for Thai tourists during Songkran. Tour packages to China start at a competitive 15,000 baht—half the price of a typical trip to Japan. Thanapol anticipates that Thai visits to China could exceed a million this year, potentially outshining last year's million Thai tourists to Japan. In contrast, South Korea is losing appeal due to tighter immigration rules and the complex process of obtaining a Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation. With these deals, China offers a compelling, affordable option for Thai travellers looking for their spring holiday, reshaping travel dynamics in the region this year, reported The Thaiger. -- 2025-04-11 -
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Hamas Challenges UK Terror Ban, Citing Human Rights and Peace Efforts
The UK is a nation of laws. Everyone, vile terrorists included, has a right to challenge the government on matters of the execution of the Government’s powers. -
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Hacker Targets Phuket Airport Sign with Political Message on Israel
When will you be starting your "Go Fund Me" page? PS: I will not be contributing. -
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Thai Court Halts Nescafé Production and Imports Amidst Dispute
You mean I don't try to make everything about Trump? Yeah - Nestle isn't even an American company -
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Trump Warns Israel Would Lead Strike if Iran Refuses to Abandon Nuclear Ambitions
Ask yourself why it is OK for Israel to have nuclear weapons but no no other country in the region is allowed to have them? does Israel have nuclear weapons? AI Overview Learn more Yes, it is widely believed that Israel possesses nuclear weapons, although the Israeli government maintains a policy of "nuclear ambiguity" and neither confirms nor denies having such weapons. Estimates suggest Israel has a nuclear stockpile of approximately 90 warheads. While not a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Israel is considered to have developed a nuclear arsenal capable of delivery by missiles, aircraft, and possibly submarines. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9075/#:~:text=capabilities is difficult.-,Capabilities,House of Commons Library website. Capabilities Israel is estimated to have a nuclear stockpile of approximately 90 warheads; while production of plutonium for weapons purposes is thought to be continuing. On the basis of unconfirmed reports, Israel could be in possession of the nuclear triad for delivery of its nuclear capability. This short paper is intended as an introduction to Israel’s nuclear weapons policies and programmes, as far as is known from publicly available sources. It is part of a series of country profiles which are available on the House of Commons Library website. Perhaps Iran needs to defend itself from Israel and the USA. U have no doubt that the Trump supporters on here will deny that, but which is the only country in the world which has actually dropped nuclear weapons during a war? -
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Troubles at immigration desk in BKK airport
Your Residence is in Thailand, this is the Point, so you are not a Tourist! Get a proper Visa!
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