Celebrations marking the Kings 87th Birthday
Bangkok – Thailand will commemorate H.M. the King’s 87th Birthday Anniversary on 5 December, with nationwide celebrations highlighting the progress of the country under the benevolent reign of the world’s longest reigning monarch.Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha will lead members of … Continue reading Celebrations marking the Kings 87th Birthday
Phuket: Tourists fight with police over new umbrella law
Phuket – The conflict of interests and control over Phuket beaches escalated further yesterday afternoon at Surin Beach after cushions and umbrellas being utilized by tourists were forcefully removed from the sand, only to be re-allowed later by Navy servicemen.A tourist … Continue reading Phuket: Tourists fight with police over new umbrella law
Thailand: Visitor arrivals up 6.14 percent
Bangkok – A 67% surge in arrivals from China helped Thailand record an overall growth of 6.14% in visitors in October, the first month of positive growth this year. The total of 2,180,601 arrivals in October included 501,043 visitors from China, … Continue reading Thailand: Visitor arrivals up 6.14 percent
“I Hate Thailand” a sensation on the Internet
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) states that its first “unbranding” viral video has become a marketing success, which has attracted over one million views within three days after it was released via YouTube on 18 November.Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, … Continue reading “I Hate Thailand” a sensation on the Internet
TAT road show targets visitors from Jordan and Egypt
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising an Amazing Thailand Road Show to Jordan and Egypt from 24 to 26 November, bringing a delegation of eight selected Thai tourism product and service providers to discuss business with … Continue reading TAT road show targets visitors from Jordan and Egypt