TAT and ATTA Welcome Taiwanese Tourists with Disabilities, Launch Bangkok–Ayutthaya Accessibility Pilot Route

TAT and the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) welcomed a group of Taiwanese tourists with disabilities and conducted an accessibility-focused survey of the Bangkok–Ayutthaya route, reinforcing the Tourism for All concept and Thailand’s commitment to inclusive tourism development. The activity marked another step toward advancing equal tourism access for all groups.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in cooperation with the Association of Thai Travel Agents, welcomed the Taiwan Accessible Tourism group consisting of 29 mobility-impaired travellers from FLOW, Inc., Taiwan. Representatives participating in the reception included the Deputy Governor for Asia and South Pacific Marketing of TAT, an advisor to the Office of Science, Research and Innovation Promotion, and senior executives from ATTA and Suvarnabhumi Airport. The group is undertaking a pilot programme titled “Fun Travel: Bangkok–Ayutthaya, 5 Days” scheduled for 18–22 November 2025. The programme covers key sites in Bangkok and Ayutthaya and supports the goal of positioning Thailand as a welcoming and accessible destination for all travellers. It also represents an important milestone in opening the Accessible Tourism market for Taiwanese visitors.

The initiative aims to strengthen Thailand’s image as a Tourism for All destination, promoting accessible, inclusive, and equitable travel for all ages and physical conditions in line with international principles of universal tourism. Taiwan’s Accessible Tourism segment is considered a high-potential market, characterised by higher trip spending and family-oriented travel patterns. The presence of proper accessibility infrastructure in tourism establishments serves as a decisive factor influencing travel decisions among this group.

The 29-member delegation consists of mobility-impaired travellers participating in FLOW, Inc.’s annual company reward trip. FLOW, Inc. is a Taiwan-based social enterprise specialising in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and cloud technology, with the mission of generating employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The company is recognised as Taiwan’s first BIM Social Enterprise and ranks among the top three integrated BIM providers in Taiwan, with offices in Taiwan and Japan.

The five-day itinerary includes visits to Wat Arun Ratchawararam, Asiatique The Riverfront, and a night-time river cruise along the Chao Phraya River (เจ้าพระยา), followed by travel to Ayutthaya for visits to Wat Mahathat (วัดมหาธาตุ) and the Sri Ayutthaya Lion Park. Activities also include a team-building treasure hunt at Wat Phra Si Sanphet (วัดพระศรีสรรเพรชญ์) and shopping prior to returning to Taiwan.

Thailand remains one of the top six preferred destinations for Taiwanese travellers. Between 1 January and 12 November 2025, Thailand recorded 852,201 Taiwanese arrivals, with most visitors travelling as FIT (Free Independent Travellers) or repeat visitors. Average length of stay stands at 6.24 days, with per-person expenditure averaging THB36,960 per trip. For 2025, flights from Taiwan to Thailand offer a total capacity of 2,309,141 seats, operated by eight major airlines through six key Thai airports: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Mae Fah Luang, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Hat Yai. TAT aims to attract not fewer than one million Taiwanese tourists to Thailand in 2025.