Rice, spice, herbs and happiness: Thai Food Festival in Pattaya
Bangkok / Pattaya – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ‘Thai Food Festival 2014’ to be held at CentralFestival Beach Pattaya from 4-6 July, to enhance the reputation of Thai cuisine, already acknowledged as among the world’s … Continue reading Rice, spice, herbs and happiness: Thai Food Festival in Pattaya
Phuket’s hotel and tourism businesses remain robust
Phuket / Bangkok – Business for Phuket’s tourist industry remains robust with passenger arrivals to the island having surged 26 per cent and hotel occupancy rates reaching more than 80 per cent in the first quarter of this year, according … Continue reading Phuket’s hotel and tourism businesses remain robust
Thailand voted the Asian Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction award
Bangkok / Los Angeles – Thailand has recently been voted as the Asian Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction Award at the recent 2014 WAVE Awards hosted by Travel Age West Magazine, a leading travel industry trade publication in the … Continue reading Thailand voted the Asian Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction award
Taiwan eyes bigger slice of global cruise ship market
Taipei – Taiwan can expect to enjoy a greater share of the international cruise ship market on the strength of its convenient location in East Asia and world-class tourist attractions, according to Taiwan International Ports Corp. Ltd. . “It is … Continue reading Taiwan eyes bigger slice of global cruise ship market
Thailand’s tourism back in full swing after curfew lift
Bangkok – Thailand’s tourism is back in full swing in destinations throughout the kingdom with all tourism-related businesses and services resuming normal operations following the lifting of the nationwide curfew as of last Friday.The revoking of the curfew by the … Continue reading Thailand’s tourism back in full swing after curfew lift
Sabah kidnappings have negative impact on Malaysia’s tourism
Kuala Lumpur – The Sabah kidnappings have more negative impact than the MH370 accident on Malaysia’s tourism, Malaysian Tourism Minister Nazri said at the Congress. He said, after several Chinese visitors were kidnapped in Sabah, China, Britain, America and Germany have … Continue reading Sabah kidnappings have negative impact on Malaysia’s tourism
Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
Phuket – The Thai Meteorological Department has warned tourist against joining speedboat day trips, as a small boat warning is now in effect in Phuket due to big waves and high winds. “Wave heights are at 2-4 meters, and we will … Continue reading Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
The Save Ko Tao Festival 2014 from 17-19 June
Bangkok / Surat Thani – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with the Save Ko Tao Club, Ko Tao Municipality and Surat Thani Provincial Administration is organising the Save Ko Tao Festival 2014, aimed at promoting this increasingly … Continue reading The Save Ko Tao Festival 2014 from 17-19 June
Breaking News! Nationwide curfew lifted from 13 June
Bangkok – The nationwide nighttime curfew in place since 22 May is to be lifted as of tonight (13 June). The announcement from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), currently overseeing Thailand’s administration, has been welcomed by the Tourism Authority … Continue reading Breaking News! Nationwide curfew lifted from 13 June
Singapore expects possible haze in dry season
Singapore – Singapore’s National Environment Agency will start providing daily haze forecasts and health advisories during the dry season starting from June 16, it said on Friday. The agency said that the dry season raises the possibility of transboundary haze. “Over … Continue reading Singapore expects possible haze in dry season