Tag: tourism
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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Street fights in Pattaya why violence keeps erupting and where the police are when...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Incidents like the latest street assault involving an intoxicated foreign tourist are no longer shocking in Pattaya — they are disturbingly...
Why foreign prostitutes keep returning to Pattaya Beach and why arrests are likely to...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite periodic crackdowns by authorities, Pattaya Beach remains stuck in a familiar cycle: arrests are made, headlines are issued, and within...
In Pattaya money never breaks your heart and tourists are honest about love
PATTAYA, Thailand – On Valentine’s Day, Pattaya puts on a familiar show: couples strolling along the beach at sunset, roses on café tables, and...
Investor confidence soars as foreign capital floods Thailand at five-year high
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Department of Business Development announced that Thailand attracted over THB 324 billion (US$10.4 billion) in foreign investment last year –...
Pattaya braces for isolated thunderstorms as cool morning fog lingers in upper Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department reported that Pattaya and surrounding areas in the eastern region will see isolated thunderstorms, while northern and...