Myanmar Tourists

Myanmar tourists encouraged to use Visa in Thailand

December 13, 2019 by Thiha

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Visa credit cards announced a partnership to promote tourism between Thailand and Myanmar. Under an ongoing campaign to encourage more Myanmar tourists to experience the benefits of digital payments while travelling overseas, locals visiting Thailand can collect a THB500 discount voucher at the Yangon International Airport. The voucher […]

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India’s visa-free policy lures Myanmar tourists

May 11, 2018 by Thiha

Myanmar travellers to India increased by more than 10 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, apparently boosted by India’s new visa-free policy for all Myanmar visitors starting in September 2017. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the free visas for all Myanmar citizens during a visit to Myanmar last September 6. “More than 10pc growth […]

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TAT sets sights on Myanmar

July 21, 2016 by thiha

Buddhist monks visit Myanmar’s landmark Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. (Post Today photo) The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) sees the potential to promote Thailand as a medical tourism hub and family destination for Myanmar tourists. The agency plans to appoint marketing representatives in the neighbouring country in September to promote these segments. Walailak Noypayak, the […]