Tag: Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul
Thai tourism unaffected by Paris attacks
BANGKOK - Minister of Tourism and Sports Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul has confirmed attacks in Paris have not affected the Thai tourism while the Tourism Authority...
A Night of Celebration at TTG Travel Awards 2015
A Night of Celebration was held for the TTG Travel Awards 2015, culminating awarding 83 winners who represent the best and brightest in the...
Tourism minister lays out vision of green, connected East
Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul laid out the government’s vision of a “green” Eastern Seaboard linked to Thailand’s neighbors to build a strong...
Tourism Ministry presents recognition plaque to Krabi hero
BANGKOK – The Tourism Ministry has invited to Bangkok the Krabi resident whose heroic action to help two tourists stuck in mud has been...
Tourism and Sports Minister grants reward for Thailand Team
BANGKOK, 8 October 2015 – The Minister of Tourism and Sports has granted financial rewards to athletes and coaches who competed at the international...
Thailand needs to focus on quantity of tourism
BANGKOK, 05 October 2015 - Thailand must adjust its tourism policy, focusing on attracting tourists to remain in the Kingdom longer and spend more,...
Ministry of Tourism set to lure back tourists
BANGKOK, 1 October 2015 – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has voiced its readiness to lure tourists back to the country with loads...
Pattaya makes Top 10 among Chinese tourists
Pattaya was chosen a top-10 destination for Chinese tourists and five Chonburi attractions were picked favorites in an online survey by a large Chinese...
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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...