Thailand's Tourism Authority has announced a series of cooperation measures with the Israeli Embassy, including expanded direct flight routes beyond El Al and Arkia's existing Bangkok and Phuket services, and campaigns positioning Thailand as a quality destination. The move follows unprecedented Israeli tourist numbers to the kingdom, according to the Thai authority.
Thailand's Tourism Authority announced a new round of cooperation with the Israeli Embassy on Tuesday, citing record-breaking numbers of Israeli tourists visiting the kingdom. The measures include expanding direct flight routes beyond the current El Al and Arkia services to Bangkok and Phuket, as well as marketing campaigns to brand Thailand as a premium destination.
The announcement marks a shift from the prior background of a rare travel warning issued by Thai authorities in late June — which cautioned foreign tourists in 43 provinces without citing a specific threat — to active partnership. The Thai authority described the Israeli tourism data as unprecedented and framed the collaboration as a deliberate outreach. No specific timeline or airline names for the new routes were provided.
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