Tag: Bangkok
Bangkok to develop 4th city plan to solve traffic, space issues
Bangkok - The BMA has launched its 4th comprehensive city project to solve issues related to traffic congestion and pollution.
Deputy Bangkok Governor Thaweesak Lertprapan...
Bangkok tops Global Destinations Cities Index for second consecutive year
Bangkok – The Thai capital remains Number One on Mastercard’s Global Destinations Cities Index.
The credit card giant has announced its list for 2017 which...
Business Traveller Awards 2017 names Bangkok Best Leisure Destination in Asia...
Bangkok, – The Business Traveller Awards 2017 named Bangkok the ‘Best Leisure Destination in the Asia Pacific‘ for the second straight year, marking a...
TAT supports ‘The Royal Delights – Pheasant Festival’ at Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong...
Bangkok, 31 August, 2017 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is offering its support to the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) in organising...
Thais continue to mourn HM King Rama IX
BANGKOK - Thais from across the country have journeyed to the Grand Palace to pay their respects to His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol...
Fine Arts Department in preparation for entertainment programs at royal funeral
BANGKOK - The Fine Arts Department has been planning the entertainment program for the upcoming royal funeral.
For the royal funeral of HM the late...
BTS fares increased
BANGKOK –Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) has announced an increase in fares on both the Sukhumvit and Silom lines from 15-42 baht to 16-44...
Chatuchak Market to develop app for shoppers
BANGKOK - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is modernizing Bangkok's Chatuchak Market to further attract tourists, partnering with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) in...
Crowd control measures in place for Yingluck’s supporters this Friday
BANGKOK - The Royal Thai Police is planning to invoke the 2015 Public Assembly Act and adopt the Korakot 52 plan to keep the...
MRT ridership increases due to Blue-Purple lines connection
BANGKOK – The number of MRT passengers has increased up to 50,000 daily due to the connection between its Blue Line and Purple Line...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...