Cambodian migrant workers leaving Thailand hit 225,000
Phnom Penh – The Thai military junta sent other 5,000 Cambodian migrant workers back to Cambodia on Thursday, bringing the total number of Cambodian laborers deported from or fled Thailand over fears of a junta’s crackdown on illegal foreign workers to … Continue reading Cambodian migrant workers leaving Thailand hit 225,000
Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
Phuket – The Thai Meteorological Department has warned tourist against joining speedboat day trips, as a small boat warning is now in effect in Phuket due to big waves and high winds. “Wave heights are at 2-4 meters, and we will … Continue reading Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
IT&CMA & CTW Asia-Pacific: Highlights presented at Preview Reception
Bangkok – Over 100 top-tier buyers, travel managers, leading hoteliers, media and partners congregated at the preview reception of Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit, in anticipation of the latest happenings for the upcoming IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2014. Speakers at the preview … Continue reading IT&CMA & CTW Asia-Pacific: Highlights presented at Preview Reception
Over 100,000 Cambodian migrant workers repatriated from Thailand
Phnom Penh – Thai authorities have repatriated more than 100,000 Cambodian migrant laborers back to Cambodia since early this month and the deportation is still going on, a senior official said Saturday night. “As of Saturday, more than 100,000 Cambodian migrant … Continue reading Over 100,000 Cambodian migrant workers repatriated from Thailand
The Save Ko Tao Festival 2014 from 17-19 June
Bangkok / Surat Thani – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with the Save Ko Tao Club, Ko Tao Municipality and Surat Thani Provincial Administration is organising the Save Ko Tao Festival 2014, aimed at promoting this increasingly … Continue reading The Save Ko Tao Festival 2014 from 17-19 June
Breaking News! Nationwide curfew lifted from 13 June
Bangkok – The nationwide nighttime curfew in place since 22 May is to be lifted as of tonight (13 June). The announcement from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), currently overseeing Thailand’s administration, has been welcomed by the Tourism Authority … Continue reading Breaking News! Nationwide curfew lifted from 13 June
Thailand: Amazing Grand Sale “Shopping Challenge”
Bangkok – The annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale is set to kick off with its first “Shopping Challenge” aimed at spicing up the event and encouraging shopaholics to spend a lot of money during the three months and a half-long shopping extravaganza … Continue reading Thailand: Amazing Grand Sale “Shopping Challenge”
Thai mini-marathon takes runners through the sea
Bangkok – The world’s only mini-marathon that covers a run through the sea to an offshore island is to be held on 29 June, in Chumphon province, one of Thailand’s most beautiful coastal regions, 468 kilometres south of Bangkok on … Continue reading Thai mini-marathon takes runners through the sea
Thailand Breaking News: Curfew lifted in 3 more areas
Bangkok – The nighttime curfew has been lifted in three more major tourist destinations: Hat Yai, Ko Chang and Ko Phangan with immediate effect, as announced by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). This latest announcement brings the … Continue reading Thailand Breaking News: Curfew lifted in 3 more areas
Monsoon Weddings and Incentives: Indian market to Thailand remains strong
New Delhi/Bangkok – Thailand remains one of the most popular tourist destinations for travellers from India, especially for niche incentive tourists and parties coming for weddings and honeymoons with many such groups confirming trips to the kingdom over the next … Continue reading Monsoon Weddings and Incentives: Indian market to Thailand remains strong