Tag: Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul
Public health and tourism ministries promote Thailand as medical tourism hub
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports are working together to promote Thailand as a medical tourism...
Plans to develop single online tourism information platform
BANGKOK – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports are collaborating to bring a single online...
Tourism in January up by 15 percent compared to same period...
BANGKOK - The Minister of Tourism and Sports has indicated that tourism since the beginning of the year has significantly increased the country’s revenue,...
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,...
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Pattaya heats up as the 2025 Bikini Beach Race returns this December 20
PATTAYA, Thailand – The countdown has begun for one of Thailand’s most vibrant and eye-catching beach events of the year. The Pattaya International Bikini...
Royal tribute on rails as SRT’s annual steam locomotive journey departs Bangkok for Chachoengsao
PATTAYA, Thailand – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) held its annual steam locomotive excursion from Bangkok to Chachoengsao to mark the birthday anniversary...
Pattaya acts after complaints as beggars and child solicitation resurface
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Damrongkiat Pinijkarn led a large multi-agency task force to crack down on begging and child solicitation in high-risk areas...
Disabled lottery vendor tries to save drowning man but finds victim already dead on...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disabled lottery vendor attempted a courageous rescue on Wednesday evening after spotting what appeared to be a drowning man off...
Thai airports approve higher fees as travellers demand better services first
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Civil Aviation Board has approved a steep rise in passenger service charges for Thailand’s six major airports, increasing the international...