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New TAT Research Provides Insights into Five Key European Markets
Bangkok, July 27, 2012 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has carried out a broad-based consumer research study in five key European markets...
Thailand, Germany agree to speed up EU-Thai free trade agreement
BERLIN, July 19 – The leaders of Thailand and Germany have agreed to accelerate negotiations to conclude a free trade agreement between Thailand and...
Local windsurfers win 2 silver 1 bronze at Asian Beach Games
A press conference was held on July 3 at the Kura Serf Restaurant in Jomtien to officially welcome home and congratulate the successful Thai...
All change for Phuket’s favourite regatta
The Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek got underway Thursday morning in what is forecast to be perfect ‘champagne sailing’ conditions for the entire 4-day...
BoT to keep close eye on possible fallout from Chinese economic...
BANGKOK, 18 July 2012 – The Thai central bank is keeping a close eye on the Chinese economic conditions, for fears of its...
China, Malaysia Cross One-Million Arrivals Mark in First Half of 2012
Bangkok, July 16, 2012 - The Thai tourism industry continued its strong performance in the first six months of 2012, with total arrivals of...
EU postpones withdrawal of trade privileges for Thailand
BANGKOK, July 16 – The European Union (EU) decided to postpone withdrawal of Thailand’s Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) import privileges from 2013 to...
Highlights of the TAT Action Plan 2013
Bangkok, July 16, 2012 -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand has unveiled a series of strategies designed to maintain Thailand’s brand image, marketing...
TAT set to attract high-spending tourists to help hit tourism revenue...
BANGKOK, 15 July 2012 – The Thai Tourism Authority has already strategized about how to achieve the ambitious tourism revenue target of 2 trillion...
DPM Kittiratt: Eurozone crisis fallout poses no significant impact on Thailand
BANGKOK, 14 July 2012 – The deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs has reassured the public that the Eurozone debt crisis has...
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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...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...