Tourism in Thailand still unhurt by floods: Thai Minister of Tourism

BANGKOK, 11 October 2011 (NNT) – The Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand said the current flooding situation has not affected Thailand’s tourism yet. The International Horticultural Exposition Royal Floral Ratchaphruek 2011 will not be postponed, as a result. Mr Chumpol Silpa-archa, Minister of Tourism and Sports, claimed that other countries had issued only […]

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Ayutthaya braces for flooding in business area; Nakhon Sawan under water

PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, Sept 13 – Thailand’s central province of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya on Tuesday was preparing for flooding likely to hit the provincial seat while overflowing waters of the Chao Phraya River flooded communities in upriver in Nakhon Sawan. To prevent floodwater from flowing into Ayutthaya municipality’s business district and transport routes, […]

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Thailand revs up F1 bid

Thailand will bid to stage a Formula One race to help spur tourism and meeting businesses, according to the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). TCEB president Akapol Sorasuchart said the agency was responding to calls by businesses to bring in or hold big events to enhance the country’s reputation among foreign tourists now that […]

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