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August foreign tourism generates over 163 billion baht
BANGKOK - Thailand reportedly welcomed over three million tourists in August amid growth in global tourism, with Chinese travelers leading other nationalities in arrivals.
Permanent...
Thailand launches nine new routes to promote universal accessibility and tourism...
Bangkok,– The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching new pilot routes in nine popular provinces to promote universal accessibility and ‘Tourism for All‘...
Business Traveller Awards 2017 names Bangkok Best Leisure Destination in Asia...
Bangkok, – The Business Traveller Awards 2017 named Bangkok the ‘Best Leisure Destination in the Asia Pacific‘ for the second straight year, marking a...
Officials to look into ‘zero-dollar’ tours
Deputy Prime Minister Thanasak Patimaprakorn said he has not received reports of "zero-dollar" tours - a scam where tourists buy inexpensive package deals but...
Samui Festival 2017 tops Thailand events calendar with action packed programme
BANGKOK,– This year’s ‘Samui Festival 2017’, which will be the second time, highlights the 120th anniversary of the island’s founding in 1897 with two...
New immigration form in use from 1 October
BANGKOK – The revised immigration form will be effective from 1 October 2017, while a law amendment is underway to exempt Thai passport holders...
Tourist police promote Kanchanaburi as safe tourist city
KANCHANABURI – The Tourist Police have launched a new campaign entitled "Cooperation for Kanchanaburi - You are safe here."
Tourism Police Commander Pol Maj Gen...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo unveils Forest of Asia
CHONBURI - Khao Kheow Open Zoo has unveiled a new display zone called Forest of Asia.
In his opening speech, Director of the Thailand Zoological...
TAT optimistic over thriving ASEAN tourism
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was confident that tourism campaigns in the ASEAN region will enhance its tourist industry in all...
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Restaurant owner fears wave of closures as ‘Thai Help Thai’ subsidy ends
BANGKOK, Thailand – A Thai restaurant owner has voiced concern over the country’s worsening economic conditions, saying falling sales, declining foot traffic and business...
72-year-old Swiss man arrested in Pattaya over alleged abuse of six-year-old daughter
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrested a 72-year-old Swiss national in Banglamung, Chonburi, over allegations of sexually abusing his six-year-old...
Pattaya works to revive stalled Eastern Region football stadium project
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is working to resolve long-standing construction problems at the Eastern Football Stadium, Soi Chaiyapruek 2, after the original contractor...
Pattaya residents demand urgent repairs to deteriorating roads and sois across the city
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya residents are calling for urgent repairs to damaged roads and sois across the city, saying deteriorating surfaces, potholes and uneven...
Pattaya fireworks hotel bookings lag behind previous years, with hopes for last-minute lift
PATTAYA, Thailand – Hotel bookings for Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2026 remain above normal levels but are not as strong as in previous years,...