“Thainess” and “Happiness” core themes of Tourism Plan 2015
Bangkok – Taking full advantage of the return to peace and order in the kingdom, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has laid out a marketing plan targeting an estimated 1.4 trillion Baht in revenue from foreign tourists and 800 … Continue reading “Thainess” and “Happiness” core themes of Tourism Plan 2015
Thailand: Traditional Festival by the Riverside
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage Site province to participate in a unique festival celebrating the historic bonds between the Thai people and the many rivers and canals that have shaped … Continue reading Thailand: Traditional Festival by the Riverside
Candle festival marks the start of Buddhist Lent
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites international and local travellers to join the Thai Buddhist community nationwide in marking the start of this year’s Buddhist Lent from 11 – 13 July. Legend has it that when the … Continue reading Candle festival marks the start of Buddhist Lent
Thailand the most searched destination by the French
Bangkok/Paris – French travelers retain great confidence in Thailand as a long-haul travel destination according to figures recently released by a leading travel website in France, which shows the kingdom is the most search for destination by online search engines.France’s … Continue reading Thailand the most searched destination by the French
MasterCard Thailand Shopping Paradise starts July 1
Bangkok – In their eighth year of collaboration, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and MasterCard introduce the MasterCard Thailand Shopping Paradise, a partnership with 17 offline and online retailers in Thailand to provide exclusive privileges to shoppers from 1 … Continue reading MasterCard Thailand Shopping Paradise starts July 1
Phukets hotel and tourism businesses remain robust
Phuket / Bangkok – Business for Phuket’s tourist industry remains robust with passenger arrivals to the island having surged 26 per cent and hotel occupancy rates reaching more than 80 per cent in the first quarter of this year, according … Continue reading Phukets hotel and tourism businesses remain robust
Thailand tackles the taxi fare issue
Bangkok – The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) announced that the taxi queues at Suvarnabhumi Airport are to be computerised in an effort to cut down on illicit control of cab operations.Under the new computerised system, the passenger … Continue reading Thailand tackles the taxi fare issue
Rice, spice, herbs and happiness: Thai Food Festival in Pattaya
Bangkok / Pattaya – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ‘Thai Food Festival 2014’ to be held at CentralFestival Beach Pattaya from 4-6 July, to enhance the reputation of Thai cuisine, already acknowledged as among the world’s … Continue reading Rice, spice, herbs and happiness: Thai Food Festival in Pattaya
Phuket’s hotel and tourism businesses remain robust
Phuket / Bangkok – Business for Phuket’s tourist industry remains robust with passenger arrivals to the island having surged 26 per cent and hotel occupancy rates reaching more than 80 per cent in the first quarter of this year, according … Continue reading Phuket’s hotel and tourism businesses remain robust
Nearly all illegal Cambodian migrants working in Thailand return home
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Minister of Labor Ith Samheng said Friday that nearly all illegal Cambodian migrant laborers working in Thailand have returned home in fears of a junta’s crackdown on illegal foreign workers. “I think that nearly all of … Continue reading Nearly all illegal Cambodian migrants working in Thailand return home