Tag: Chumpol Silpaarcha
Thailand announces new Minister of Tourism
Career politician and former provincial governor Somsak Pureesrisak has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, effective April 9. He replaces the late...
Solemnity and splendor augurs a lifetime of marriage bliss for Vathanai...
At a solemn ceremony held at St Nikolas Church on December 8, Pattaya’s most eligible bachelor Vathanai Vathanakul exchanged marriage vows with the...
Foreign diplomats to discuss solution to tourist swindles with Tourism Minister
BANGKOK, 21 February 2012 – Foreign diplomats to the Kingdom of Thailand are scheduled to meet with the Tourism Minister to discuss countermeasures...
Thailand likely to lose Bt16-19 bln in revenue from flood crisis:...
BANGKOK, Nov 27 - Thailand is forecasted to lose approximately Bt16-19 billion in revenue from the loss of 400,000-750,000 foreign visitors as a result...
TAT cancels Loy Krathong Festival as hotel and cruise businesses lose...
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 – Mr Prasit Vichaisuchat, Secretary of the Thai Boat Association and Managing Director Assistant of the River Side Bangkok Hotel...
Thailand eyes 30 million tourists in 2015
BANGKOK, Sept. 5 – Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism and Sports Minister Chumpol Silpa-archa has set a target to increase the number of...
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Pattaya Retirees: Lucas Vanlaar
“Between a rock and a hard place”
PATTAYA, Thailand - At 76, Australian retiree Luke Vanlaar (born in Holland) has been settled in Jomtien just...
Stranded dolphin prompts urgent rescue efforts off Sattahip coast
SATTAHIP, Thailand - A sea rescue team mobilized to investigate the waters near Koh Phra Island, adjacent to the pier of the Sattahip Naval...
Mystical Naga tree bestows fortune on east Pattaya devotees
PATTAYA, Thailand - In a quiet corner of Soi Khao Talo, Tum Yum Work Shop Restaurant has become an unexpected attraction after the discovery...
Durian prices surge amidst high demand from Chinese market
PATTAYA, Thailand - Durian lovers in Thailand face disappointment as the price of the “king of fruits” skyrockets this year, driven by fierce competition...
International students lauded at ASEAN Education Center graduation ceremony in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - The HHN Learning Center, in collaboration with the ASEAN Education Center, held its annual graduation ceremony for the academic year 2023...