Tourism

Thailand Launches Layover Tours for Transit Passengers

BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports ‒ represented by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) ‒ has joined forces with the Ministry of Transport (Department of Airports) to spearhead an initiative allowing eligible transit and transfer passengers to leave airports during longer connections and explore nearby destinations before returning for their onward flights.

1d ago The Phuket News

BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports ‒ represented by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) ‒ has joined forces with the Ministry of Transport (Department of Airports) to spearhead an initiative allowing eligible transit and transfer passengers to leave airports during longer connections and explore nearby destinations before returning for their onward flights.

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