THAILAND

Renowned Yoga master holds training course in Khao Lak

Bangkok – Thailand’s role as a centre of health and wellness will be further strengthened when one of the world’s well-known practitioners of Hatha Yoga gives an intensive two-month course to instructors and trainers in the southern Thailand coastal resort … Continue reading Renowned Yoga master holds training course in Khao Lak

Thai junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha selected as interim PM

Bangkok – Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the post-coup interim legislature, on Thursday selected junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha to be the interim prime minister, the 29th PM of the country.A total of 194 NLA members were present, with 191 of … Continue reading Thai junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha selected as interim PM

“Mysterious Mekong”: A journey through the heart of Indochina

Chiang Rai – An exhibition of photographs by Reinhard Hohler will be organized by the newly established Alliance Francaise in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand, starting on August 29. The unique collection of photos is featuring the Mekong River, the longest river in Southeast Asia, … Continue reading “Mysterious Mekong”: A journey through the heart of Indochina

Thailand: Number One for most beachfront hotels and resorts

Bangkok – Thailand ranked first place in the new Global Beachfront Awards that recognise countries with the most accommodation located directly on the beach. In a poll carried out by the Beachfront Club, Thailand came ahead of many of the … Continue reading Thailand: Number One for most beachfront hotels and resorts

Thailand: Special welcoming for Chinese tourists

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the Airports of Thailand (AOT) and tourism stakeholders organised a special welcoming ceremony to celebrate the recently launched visa fee waiver scheme for holders of Chinese and Chinese Taipei … Continue reading Thailand: Special welcoming for Chinese tourists

Thailand: Mothers Day events and tour programs

Bangkok –The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining forces with local authorities and tourism-related organisations to arrange special holiday events and tour programs nationwide under the “where to go during this long weekend” theme, all aimed at helping people … Continue reading Thailand: Mothers Day events and tour programs

Visa Fee Waiver for Chinese and Chinese Taipei Tourists

Bangkok –  Holders of Chinese and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) passports will be exempt from paying the visa fees when visiting Thailand purely for the purpose of tourism for the period of 3 months between August – October 2014. Mr. Sihasak … Continue reading Visa Fee Waiver for Chinese and Chinese Taipei Tourists

Thailand: Expat lifestyle could come to an abrupt end

Bangkok – For decades, hundreds of thousands of home-weary expats have lived in Bangkok or in the palm-lined beach resorts dotted along the Gulf of Thailand. Drawn to the country by its tropical weather, laidback hospitality and cut-rate comforts, most … Continue reading Thailand: Expat lifestyle could come to an abrupt end

Suvarnabhumi Taxis – New kiosks means less queuing

Bangkok – The shake up of the taxi services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, recently started by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), is nearly complete with eight state-of-the-art queue management queue-card kiosks to be installed over the next couple of … Continue reading Suvarnabhumi Taxis – New kiosks means less queuing