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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...
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...
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Bangkok nightlife raids signal broader sweep across Thai tourist hotspots
PATTAYA, Thailand – Internal Security Operations Command Region 1 (ISOC Region 1), in coordination with multiple agencies, carried out inspections of entertainment venues in...
Injured monitor lizard rescued outside Pattaya restaurant as locals eye lucky house number
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya disaster prevention and fire rescue officers came to the aid of an injured monitor lizard discovered hiding outside a restaurant...
Swedish tourist reports 100,000-baht theft after late-night encounter in Pattaya condo
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Swedish tourist filed a police complaint in the early hours of May 15 after allegedly being robbed by a group...
Pattaya cleans mud-covered road after overnight rain triggers runoff at Khao Talo
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials launched a road cleanup operation on Friday after overnight rain caused mud and soil runoff to spill onto...
Pattaya clears blocked alley after complaints over public space misuse
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers carried out a cleanup and enforcement operation in a narrow South Pattaya alley after residents complained about personal...