PATA Travel Mart 2025 Returning to Bangkok
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that PATA Travel Mart 2025 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 26-28, 2025. This announcement, made by PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid during the closing of the PATA … Continue reading PATA Travel Mart 2025 Returning to Bangkok
Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra criticized Myanmar’s navy after it fired on Thai fishing boats on November 30, killing one fisherman, injuring two, and detaining dozens. The vessels were reportedly 7.4-10.6km inside Myanmar’s waters near Ranong, though Ms. … Continue reading Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack
KHAO LAK – A 57-year-old German tourist suffered a serious leg injury yesterday at 11 am after being bitten by a large fish while swimming off Khao Lak Beach in Phang Nga, Thailand. The deep wound, approximately 15cm wide and … Continue reading Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack
TAT and EVA Air to Boost Tourism to Thailand
BANGKOK/TAIPEI —The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and EVA Air have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing Thailand’s appeal as a global travel destination by signing a four-year Letter of Intent (LOI). This renewed partnership aims to drive tourism growth from … Continue reading TAT and EVA Air to Boost Tourism to Thailand
ITA Airways: Nonstop Rome-Bangkok Service
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed ITA Airways’ recent inaugural Rome-Bangkok flight, enhancing travel links and fostering stronger tourism and business ties between Thailand and Italy. This new direct route provides Italian travelers with streamlined access to … Continue reading ITA Airways: Nonstop Rome-Bangkok Service
Thailand Aims to Attract 8 Million European Tourists
BANGKOK — Thailand is setting its sights on a major boost to its tourism industry, aiming to attract 8 million visitors from Europe in 2025. As part of a broader strategy to welcome 11 million long-haul travelers next year, the … Continue reading Thailand Aims to Attract 8 Million European Tourists
Loi Krathong Festival 2024: Thailand’s Festival of Lights
BANGKOK—Thailand invites visitors worldwide to celebrate the Loi Krathong Festival, which showcases its rich culture, traditions, and spiritual charm across multiple provinces. Celebrated annually during the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar, this year’s festival … Continue reading Loi Krathong Festival 2024: Thailand’s Festival of Lights
Thailand: Growing Appetite for Branded Real Estate
BANGKOK – Thailand’s real estate developers are expanding beyond familiar hotel brands into the realms of iconic automotive, fashion, and wellness labels, as they seek identities that resonate with luxury property buyers. Listed property group Ananda made global headlines with … Continue reading Thailand: Growing Appetite for Branded Real Estate
Thailand Intensifies Tourism Outreach to Indonesians
BANGKOK – In a strategic move to bolster tourism, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the “Amazing Thailand Road Show to Indonesia 2024,” targeting key Indonesian cities: Medan, Jakarta, and Bali. This initiative is part of a broader … Continue reading Thailand Intensifies Tourism Outreach to Indonesians
Thailand’s New Prime Minister Sets Ambitious Agenda
BANGKOK – As Thailand welcomes Paetongtarn Shinawatra, its youngest prime minister, the nation anticipates a blend of continuity and change. Stepping into the political legacy of her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn inherits a complex tapestry of economic challenges and political … Continue reading Thailand’s New Prime Minister Sets Ambitious Agenda