Songkran is a celebration of the Thai New Year on April 13 each year. What started as a respectful washing of Buddha images with water to welcome in the forthcoming wet season, has turned into a mega-water fight.
No prisoners are taken in this …
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Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and one of the wealthiest in terms of diversity, culture and traditions. Being a big island means that there are plenty of places to eat and here are a few local food places that we assure you will want to go back again and again (without burning a hole in your pocket).
Abdul’s Roti Shop
Thailand’s January tourist arrivals grew by a slim 4.91% in January with China predictably leading the source markets according to Ministry of Tourism and Sports data released at the weekend.
The country welcomed 3,718,504 visitors in January with Mainland China representing 1,069,787 visits up arrivals registered in January, representing a 10.29% increase year-on-year.
Estimated revenue from the China market stood at THB55.9 billion up by 4.69%. Estimates are based mainly on periodic exit surveys at gateway airports but are not recognised for …
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“TRIBHUM: The Mystical Three Worlds” is Phuket’s newest tourist attraction, a 3D walkthrough adventure theme park in which visitors are transported into a mystical realm of Siamese legend and fantasy.
Located in front of the Floresta Zone of Central Phuket in Phuket Town, “TRIBHUM: The Mystical Three Worlds” …
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Thailand’s new eVisa On Arrival (eVOA) service went live, 14 February, potentially offering an online service to visitors from 21 nations including China, India.
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau chief, Surachate Hakpal, confirmed at a launch event, last Friday, that the eVOA service was up and running at four airports — Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi, and Don Mueang as well as Chiang Mai and Phuket.
Visitors who receive an authorisation email confirmation for their eVOA issued by service provider, VFS Global, can pass through a fast-track …
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Chinese travelling to Thailand can apply for Thai visas via a new online visa application service from 15 February onwards.
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) officially opened the new system on 25 January at the Royal Thai Embassy, Beijing. While the service will be initially available in the Chinese capital, …
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China’s rapid urbanisation is driving the popularity of island travel among Chinese tourists, a recent report commissioned by ITB China revealed.
Island escapes have surged in popularity over the past few years, as beaches are rather rare in China despite its long coastline and are also often overcrowded during holiday seasons.
Several travel companies are reporting an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35 …
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the Royal Thai Government has approved the extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver for citizens of 20 countries until 30 April.
The decision was announced in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 11 January, reasoning it as a measure to stimulate and promote tourism as well as to enhance the kingdom’s attractiveness among foreign visitors during the high travel season.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), …
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Local municipalities across the island are getting ready to celebrate Children’s Day this Saturday (Jan 12) with a host of fun activities for kids.
Children’s Day, in Thai called Wan Dek, is celebrated throughout the country on the second Saturday of January every year.
The national day, although not a public holiday, to give children the opportunity to have fun and to create awareness about …
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Having been home to the best yacht shows in Phuket for almost 15 years, Royal Phuket Marina will host the country’s largest yachting and luxury lifestyle event from 10 to 13 January 2019, the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous, organised by Verventia.
Welcoming one of the biggest line-ups of international yachting and lifestyle brands, the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous will benefit from Royal …
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