Thailand: No tourists hurt in anti-government demonstrations
Bangkok – The ongoing anti-government protests in Bangkok, which had been normal to peaceful for 32 days since 30 October 2013, has turned volatile as of yesterday but are contained within one location near Government House and the Parliament where riot … Continue reading Thailand: No tourists hurt in anti-government demonstrations
Hongkong: Organisiertes Reisen bevorzugt (E)
Hongkong, 02.12.2013 – Respectively 74% and 6% of the 73,200 public visitors of the last ITE&MICE, Hong Kong’s international Travel Expo held each year in June, prefer traveling in FIT and tailored made groups, according to findings of a survey … Continue reading Hongkong: Organisiertes Reisen bevorzugt (E)
Thailand: Zug im Norden des Landes entgleist (E)
Bangkok, 02.12.2013 – The first official train leaving for the north from Bangkok to test the finished northern rail line derailed near Lamphun railway station this morning. The train carried top executives of the State Railway of Thailand who included … Continue reading Thailand: Zug im Norden des Landes entgleist (E)
Thailand: Preperations for King’s birthday celebrations
Bangkok – The army on Friday announced that hundreds of soldiers would be transported to Prachuab Khiri Khan province to take part in the rehearsals for the trooping of the colours and oath taking on HM the King’s birthday. Col Sirijan … Continue reading Thailand: Preperations for King’s birthday celebrations
Bangkok: Tourists not affected by demonstrations
Bangkok – The situation is confused. Tourists are generally safe in the Kingdom, including Bangkok. Maybe just slightly annoyed by a few museums and attractions closed – due to current anti-government protests taking place in the midst of Bangkok historical districts. … Continue reading Bangkok: Tourists not affected by demonstrations
New Thai-Lao Friendship bridge opened
Chiang Mai – Officials in Chiang Khong District of Chiang Rai Province are preparing the launch of the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge on December 11. Chiang Rai Governor Phongsak Wangsamoe disclosed that the construction of the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is almost … Continue reading New Thai-Lao Friendship bridge opened
Thailand: World Gems Show in Chanthaburi
Chanthaburi – The Thai eastern province of Chanthaburi is to capitalise on its well-known domestic popularity as the “Kingdom of Gems” to hold a World Gems Show from 6 to 15 December at the Chanthaburi Gems and Jewellery Centre. The show … Continue reading Thailand: World Gems Show in Chanthaburi
Khon Kaen: Countdown to New Year celebration
Bangkok – To see off 2013 and countdown to the New Year, the Northeastern Thai city of Khon Kaen is welcoming one and all to its Happy Family Party. This fun-filled event, which takes place on Srichan Road by the ancient … Continue reading Khon Kaen: Countdown to New Year celebration
Heavy Floods in Vietnam: 19 Persons killed
Hanoi – Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Central Viet Nam have killed 19 people, left eight missing and forced about 80,000 from their homes, disaster officials and state media said on Saturday. The floods forced 64,500 people from … Continue reading Heavy Floods in Vietnam: 19 Persons killed
Thailand Green Excellence Awards an 7 Gewinner (E)
London, 04.11.2013 – Seven Thai tourism ventures that are devoted to environmental, social and cultural preservation are to be conferred “Green Excellence Awards” at a ceremony to be presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana today at the World … Continue reading Thailand Green Excellence Awards an 7 Gewinner (E)