Some museums and parks across Thailand free through January to honor late king
Yesterday, the Fine Arts Department announced that historical parks and museums under their jurisdiction across the country will offer free entry until the end of January to honor the late king. And, get this, they are free for foreigners as well as Thai nationals. That offer will extend to the country’s ten parks that […]
Hotels cut rates by up to 40% in mourning period
Downtown hotels are slashing room rates by up to 40 per cent from high season tariffs to accommodate people traveling to Bangkok to pay their final respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The Khao San Tourism Business Club has said 14 hotels in inner areas including Khao San Road are offering big discounts of […]
Yi Peng Festival to go ahead, but without entertainment
CHIANG MAI – Traditional activities to mark the 12th lunar month, including Yi Peng in Chiang Mai and Loy Krathong, will go ahead, but in a sombre manner to show respect for the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Chiang Mai governor Pawin Chamniprasart said there would be no spectacular fireworks displays, concerts or beauty contests. […]
Thai Lion Air’s Ho Chi Minh City service gets green light
Thai Lion Air (TLA) has received the green light from Vietnamese authorities to start a Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh City service that was earlier placed in doubt. Monday’s notification allows the Thai-registered low-cost carrier to maintain its planned flight timetable with the maiden service set to launch on Oct 28, an insider told the Bangkok Post […]
Tourism to continue with curbs on entertainment
TOURISM IN Thailand will continue as usual although the authorities have asked for cooperation from business operators to refrain from entertainment activities like dancing and concerts for at least the first 30 days after the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Deputy Prime Minister General Thanasak Patimapragorn said Wednesday. Thanasak said that tourism in […]
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