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Phuket ready to host the 4th Asian Beach Games 2014
Thailand’s island province of Phuket is currently preparing to welcome over 6,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries across Asia to the much-anticipated 4th Asian Beach Games 2014 to be held from 14-23 November, 2014. The Games, regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia, are just the latest of several multi-sports events to be held in […]
Happy golden years Thailand named top international nation for retirees
Thailand has just been named as one of the world’s most popular countries around the world to retire to, according to a recent article “The World’s 7 Most Retiree-Friendly Nations” published by The Huffington Post, an American online news aggregator and blog. The popular online news-site’s article looked at countries, which have legislation in place […]
Elephants are the Real Winners as the King’s Cup Draws to a Close in Bangkok
After four days of fun festivities and trunk to trunk action, the 13th annual King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament came to a close on Sunday. Taking place in Bangkok for the first time, 16 teams with players from around the world showcased skillful play and created many memorable on-pitch moments, with the tournament resulting in new […]
World Gourmet Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok returns in its 15th year
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today announced its full support for the 15th Annual World Gourmet Festival, which will be held from 1 to 7 September, 2014, at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. This much-anticipated gastronomic event returns with a full line-up of seven master chefs from six countries as well as several winemakers and […]
Amari Vogue Krabi Offers Newlyweds and Couples Alike a Sweet Treat.
Beyond its pristine beaches and captivating landscapes, Thailand’s beautiful province of Krabi is also home to a plethora of outdoor activities, making it the ideal destination for newlyweds seeking an outdoors honeymoon experience. As part of its CSR activities, Amari Vogue Krabi is offering couples a twist on the traditional escape with a special ‘Honeytouring’ […]
Scoot and Nok Tie Up – Move Operations to Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok
(Left to Right) Nok Air CEO Patee Sarasin, Acting Deputy Director Don Mueang International Airport Kasem Wongsomsri, Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson Nok Air today welcomed Scoot to Don Mueang International Airport as the Singapore carrier moved its operations from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. A welcome event was held at Don Mueang to celebrate Scoot’s official arrival […]
Thailand allows 30-day extension of stay for visitors from 48 countries
In another positive move to boost the Thai travel and tourism industry, the Immigration Bureau has allowed citizens of 48 countries and Hong Kong SAR to get a 30-day extension of their stay in Thailand after the expiry of their normal period of stay. The move is effective as of 29 August, 2014. It will […]
Hua Hin becomes the latest resort in Thailand to enjoy a beach clean-up
Thailand’s nationwide beach clean-ups continue at a rapid pace with family-friendly Hua Hin being the latest destination to be included in a raft of measures aimed at improving the experience of travellers visiting Thailand’s coastal resorts. Businesses and food vendors whose stalls illegally impeded on the beach, were ordered to cease trading and take down their work-places so as to […]
TAT Moscow wooing Russian tourists with over 3,000 winter charter flights
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Moscow Office and 13 leading tour operators in Russia are planning to launch a range of winter promotions in September 2014 to promote Thailand’s many tourism attractions and attract high-end travellers from Russia during this coming winter season. In a preliminary discussion, winter promotions would be promoted alongside an […]
Global tourism report for 2013 shows Thailand up in both arrivals, earnings
Thailand’s record-breaking visitor arrivals in 2013 helped it move into the list of the world’s top 10 tourism destinations in terms of both visitor numbers and visitor expenditure, according to a report by the Madrid-based UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The UNWTO has recently released the Tourism Report 2014, which is an overall assessment of […]
