Tag: tourism
Thailand showcases globetrotting tuk-tuk at the Hungarian Formula 1 2017
Bangkok,In a move to create more visibility and awareness of the desirability of Thailand as a preferred tourist destination in Eastern Europe and to...
Thailand voted world’s most Chinese tourist-friendly nation
BANGKOK - Thailand has been voted as the most Chinese tourist-friendly country in the world in a survey conducted by www.Hotel.com among Chinese people...
Thailand welcomes new Turkish Airlines flights to Phuket
Phuket,–The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to welcome the launch of new Turkish Airlines flights to Phuket in Southern Thailand.
Phuket, one of...
Transport Ministry holds maritime emergency drill off Samui Island
SURAT THANI – The Ministry of Transport has held a rescue drill for boats off Samui Island, simulating a fire aboard a sea vessel...
No policy to allow foreigners to work as tour guides in...
BANGKOK – The Prime Minister has stressed the government's position to eliminate illegal foreign tour guides, and will work towards the creation of multilingual...
Thailand, India discuss tourism promotion, to open more flight routes
BANGKOK – Thailand and India have agreed to mutually develop tourism destinations and open more flight routes between the two countries.
Tourism and Sports Minister...
Australian man dies in parasailing accident in Thailand
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — A businessman from Australia fell 70 meters (230 feet) to his death while parasailing in southern Thailand, police said Thursday.
Roger...
New tourism target from TAT Governor
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor aims to improve Thailand's earnings from tourism as a global top seven, while revealing that...
Thai tour guides oppose foreign opposition
BANGKOK - Thai professional tour guide organizations have issued a statement confirming their stance against the importation of foreign guides to solve a shortage...
Police to probe 14 more temples for corruption next week
BANGKOK – Police handling the state temple corruption case will inspect 14 more sites next week in Bangkok and the provinces in search of...
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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...