Increasing demand for travel destinations in Asia
DUBAI – German travelers who book their trips through travel agencies prefer long-distance travel destinations for the 2024 summer season. According to RateHawk, an online hotel, air ticket and transfer booking system for travel professionals, the share of accommodation bookings … Continue reading Increasing demand for travel destinations in Asia
Thailand: Laotians arriving on new train connection
BANGKOK /VIENTIANE – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) hosted a welcome ceremony for the Laotian passengers arriving today by the full trial train from Vientiane to Bangkok. Passengers onboard the SRT’s … Continue reading Thailand: Laotians arriving on new train connection
Thailand: A Record-Breaking 17.5 Million Visitors
BANGKOK – In an extraordinary display of resilience and growth, Thailand’s tourism sector has reached new heights in the first half of 2024, welcoming an unprecedented 17.5 million international visitors and generating a staggering USD 2.3 billion in revenue. This … Continue reading Thailand: A Record-Breaking 17.5 Million Visitors
Thailand Unveils new “Soft Power” Strategy
BANGKOK – In a strategic move to enhance its cultural influence globally, the Thai Government has announced the development of a comprehensive “soft power” strategy. Spearheaded by Ms. Jiraporn, the initiative was unveiled during a seminar titled “Soft Power: The … Continue reading Thailand Unveils new “Soft Power” Strategy
Thailand: Marriage for same-sex couples legalized
BANGKOK – In an unprecedented move, the Thai Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday in favor of legalizing marriage for same-sex couples, a historic act that makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to grant LGBT couples the same marital rights … Continue reading Thailand: Marriage for same-sex couples legalized