Tag Archives: Bangkok

Magnitude – 6.3 earthquake shakes Thailand and Myanmar

Bangkok — Officials said Tuesday that one person was killed and several dozen were hurt in an earthquake that struck northern Thailand and Myanmar a day earlier, smashing windows, cracking walls and roads and damaging Buddhist temples. The airport in Chiang … Continue reading Magnitude – 6.3 earthquake shakes Thailand and Myanmar

Thailand: Hezbollah admit to planning attack on Israeli tourists

Bangkok – Two members of Hezbollah arrested several days ago in Thailand have admitted that they were planning to launch a terror attack against Israeli tourists in Bangkok, the Bangkok Post reported on Friday morning.The men arrived in Bangkok on … Continue reading Thailand: Hezbollah admit to planning attack on Israeli tourists

Thailand: Chinese tourists attending Songkran festivities

Bangkok – Thailand is looking to attract a larger number of Chinese tourists to join this year’s Songkran celebrations. Many of these Chinese visitors are coming into the kingdom by air or road and are heading to a range of … Continue reading Thailand: Chinese tourists attending Songkran festivities

Fun, culture and cuisine at Sukhothai, homeland of Songkran Festival

Sukhothai – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the Thai New Year (Songkran) Festival 2014 in seven major destinations across Sukhothai province, traditionally the homeland of Songkran Festival, which was first celebrated over 700 years ago. To help … Continue reading Fun, culture and cuisine at Sukhothai, homeland of Songkran Festival

Magic and traditions of Thai New Year (Songkran)

Bangkok – There is no better place to celebrate “Songkran” than Thailand, where the many unique rituals and festivities, which for centuries have celebrated the significance of water in Thai culture and society, will charm and delight visitors old and … Continue reading Magic and traditions of Thai New Year (Songkran)

TAT and VISA launch “Thailand Splash & Spice 2014”

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Visa International (VISA) have teamed up again for the third year to organise a seven-week extravaganza of Thai cuisine and culture known as the “Thailand Splash and Spice Festival”. To run … Continue reading TAT and VISA launch “Thailand Splash & Spice 2014”

Bangkok: Sponsors sign up for CTW Asia-Pacific 2014

Bangkok – Asia-Pacific’s leading Corporate Travel conference and exhibition for the region’s industry professionals has sealed in sponsorship from big name hospitality and travel technology brands, eager to leverage on the opportunity to exclusively engage the 150 quality attending corporate … Continue reading Bangkok: Sponsors sign up for CTW Asia-Pacific 2014

IT&CMA 2014: Organisers Reveal Best-Ever Early Bird Booth Sign Up

Bangkok – Close to 700 sqm of this year’s IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific nett exhibition floor space has already been snapped up to date. Bolstered primarily by the show’s best-ever early bird booth sign ups within 3 months after the … Continue reading IT&CMA 2014: Organisers Reveal Best-Ever Early Bird Booth Sign Up

Over 6,000 Chinese will attend conference in Bangkok and Pattaya

Bangkok – In a huge show of confidence in Thailand, more than 6,000 Chinese visitors from Joymain International Development Group Inc. will attend the annual convention and incentive travel event organised by the East Shanghai International Travel Service and Golden … Continue reading Over 6,000 Chinese will attend conference in Bangkok and Pattaya