Tag: tourism
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...
Thai police promoting ‘Safety Taxi’ campaign
BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Police is promoting its ‘Safety Taxi’ campaign to boost passengers’ confidence and improve taxi services.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Pol Lt-General...
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‘Moo Deng’ creates history at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, drawing unprecedented crowds in 46...
CHONBURI, Thailand - No matter the day, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo is packed, especially on King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day. On October 23, children,...
Newborn found abandoned near vegetable garden in Pattaya, mistaken for crying goat
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officer Capt. Surachai Chuaykhun, Deputy Inspector of Nongprue Police Station, received a report from a local resident about a newborn...
Tourist Police prepare for high season safety on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phuak-am, Commander of the Tourist Police, ordered Pol. Col. Man Rotthong, Superintendent of Division 2, Region 1,...
Pattaya beer bar worker reports assault and detainment by man posing as Bolt driver
PATTAYA, Thailand - On the night of October 22, a 28-year-old woman, identified only as "A," from Amnat Charoen province, reported to the Pattaya...
Residents of Pattaya condo express concern over rising fees and lack of transparency
PATTAYA, Thailand - Residents of a prominent condominium in central Pattaya have voiced their frustration as management fees are set to nearly double, amid...