BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially opened registration for business operators to join the “Half-and-Half Travel Thailand” scheme. Launched just after midnight, the program aims to support domestic tourism by offering subsidies to Thai citizens who book services through approved local providers. Businesses can register through the official website at www.เที่ยวไทยคนละครึ่ง.com.
The scheme is open to a wide range of businesses, including restaurants, souvenir shops, OTOP product stores, tourist attractions, spas and massage services, car and boat rental providers, as well as hotels and other accommodation services. Once approved, participating businesses will be listed as official partners eligible to serve travelers using the program’s benefits.
Registration for the general public will begin at 8:00 a.m. on July 1, 2025. Interested individuals can register through the official website or via the Amazing Thailand application. Travel benefits under the program will be available for use between July 4 and October 31, 2025.
To qualify, travelers must be Thai nationals aged 18 or older, possess a valid Thai national ID card, and complete identity verification through the Thai ID Application. Access to the program’s benefits will be limited to users who complete the verification process.
Full details on the program, including terms and conditions, as well as step-by-step registration instructions for both business operators and travelers, are available on the official website. (NNT)
