Tag Archives: Thailand

Vietnamese tourists being wooed back to Thailand

Bangkok/Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnamese tourists’ confidence in Thailand as a travel destination has grown steadily since the end of Bangkok’s anti-government protests (as of March 3) and the caretaker government’s lifting of the emergency decree in Bangkok and … Continue reading Vietnamese tourists being wooed back to Thailand

“Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award

Ho Chi Minh City – Trails of Indochina have been nominated for the “World Travel Awards” for the second consecutive year in the category of Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company. The “World Travel Awards” serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate … Continue reading “Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award

39 killed, 402 injured on first day of Songkran festival in Thailand

Bangkok – Road accidents have killed 39 people and injured 402 others on Friday — the first day of the seven-day campaign to reduce road accidents throughout Thailand — as people celebrate the annual Songkran festival or Thailand’s traditional New … Continue reading 39 killed, 402 injured on first day of Songkran festival in Thailand

China’s top political advisor meets Thai Princess

BEIJING, April 10 (Xinhua) — China’s top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng met Thursday with visiting Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, advocating increased cultural exchanges between the two sides. Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative … Continue reading China’s top political advisor meets Thai Princess

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