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From now until November 8, Thailand has waived tourist visa fees for Taiwanese travelers, including those applying for visa on arrival. Agoda.com has specially selected 30 popular Bangkok accommodations—bookings from now until the end of October start as low as 75% off
Tourism Bureau statistics show that only 187,000 people visited Thailand in the first half of this year, a 26.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. With the easing political situation, tourist traffic is gradually returning. To boost visits, Thailand is offering Taiwanese travelers a three-month visa fee exemption, including free visa on arrival. Agoda.com is launching a series of Thai accommodation deals, starting with Bangkok—the capital city that has repeatedly been ranked Asia’s best travel destination. Thirty popular hotels are featured, ranging from budget 2-star options to luxurious 5-star stays to meet various traveler needs. Prices are slashed up to 75% off to help you save big
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok. (Image courtesy of Agoda)
The Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri, affectionately dubbed the “Bangkok Imperial Treasure Hotel” by Taiwanese travelers, is the most luxurious property under the Centre Point hotel group. It’s just a 5-minute walk from Ratchadamri BTS Station, and is close to shopping favorite CentralWorld and the legendary Erawan Shrine, known for granting wishesBook this upscale serviced residence-style hotel for a stay from February 1 (next year) from now until October 31 to enjoy 54% off
Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri. (Image courtesy of Agoda)
Want an unbeatable river view from your room? Consider staying at a hotel along the Chao Phraya River. Book a stay at Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside from now until the end of February 2015 to enjoy ultra-low rates starting under 2,000 THB. For bookings from now until October 31 for a February 1 (next year) stay, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok is also offering a 69% discount. These two 5-star hotels are less than 10 minutes from the popular Asiatique Riverfront Night Market, and just a 5-minute ride on the hotel’s complimentary shuttle boat to Saphan Taksin BTS Station
Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside. (Image courtesy of Agoda)
The 3-star Sathorn Place Hotel is offering an early bird deal: book 2 nights or more with 5 days’ advance notice to enjoy a super low 75% off. In addition, Grand Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21—located next to the terminal-themed creative shopping mall Terminal 21 and near Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT stations—and Lebua at State Tower Hotel (Bangkok Lotus Hotel), a filming location for “The Hangover Part II,” are both offering special deals for Taiwanese travelers. For bookings from now until the end of October for a stay in early February 2015, rooms are discounted by 60% and 59%, respectively. Don’t miss out
Thailand visa waiver begins now: Mid-Autumn special mega deals for a “super relaxed” holiday
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