BANGKOK — Thailand is continuing to offer insurance coverage worth $10,000 to anyone harmed in riots and demonstrations as it seeks to attract tourists scared off by political turmoil, officials say. Other carrots range from a waiver on all visa fees to discounts on airline landing fees. “The measures are to support the tourism industry. […]
Foreign operators with tours due to arrive next week are being advised to switch their groups to out-of-Bangkok destinations, in order to avoid any impact from rising political tension and the likelihood of protests turning violent. At least two countries – Australia and Canada – have issued advisories to their citizens to consider safety matters […]
The Chiang Mai Arts and Culture Festival celebrates the ancient customs of the Lanna region. Every year, the people of Chiang Mai celebrate their artistic and cultural heritage with a special event in the city. The Chiang Mai Arts and Culture Festival is centred around the Tom Payom Market near the city’s university and is […]
Thailand on Wednesday welcomed reports that thousands of Chinese couples plan to hold their wedding parties in Thailand this year. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the events would certainly help boost tourism for Thailand and that between China and Thailand. He conveyed the message during a meeting with Fe Juakhoo, president of foreign relation association […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects at least 100,000 Chinese tourists to spend the coming Chinese New Year in Thailand, up from 60,000 last year, with the easing of H1N1 flu fears and a perception in China of a calmer political situation in Thailand. For two years Thai tourism has suffered from concern over the […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s returning deputy governor for international marketing, Juthaporn Rerngronasa, has unveiled several strategies to approach a range of potential markets this year. Juthaporn was reappointed to head the international marketing department following an internal management reshuffle supervised by the TAT’s new governor, Suraphon Svetserni. “This year, the authority will not aim […]
Phuket – An Australian tourist on honeymoon in Phuket with his wife was killed in a road accident here at noon Friday. Ten others, eight of them foreign tourists, were injured in the accident. The killed tourist was identified as Michael Moloazo, 26. Police said Moloaazo and the other foreign tourists were being driven in […]
Chon Buri – A Russian tourist was nearly cut in half by propellers of a speedboat off Pattaya coast Monday afternoon, police said. Police said two tourists were hit by propellers of a two-engine speedboat, Kantalak 409, near Koh Larn off Pattaya’s coast in Bang Lamung district at 2 pm while the two were scuba […]
