Terminal confusion, immigration delays strike at new Phuket international airport

Terminal confusion, immigration delays strike at new Phuket international airport

Passengers hoping to board their departing flights at Phuket International Airport on time are strongly advised to arrive early as confusion over which terminal to depart from and long immigration queues have plagued travelers since the opening of the new International Terminal on Friday. The official opening of the new International Terminal on Friday has […]

Expat Travel Fair in Bangkok from 1-2 October 2016

Expat Travel Fair in Bangkok from 1-2 October 2016

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting everyone to the “Expat Fair Thailand 2016” to boost the image of Thai tourism, celebrate the vibrant expat community, and encourage everyone to travel more domestically, and enjoy Thailand’s many attractions. Conceptualised under the “Food Fun Fair” theme, the event will be held from 1 to 2 […]

Thailand to host “World Tourism Day 2016” from 26-29 September

Thailand to host “World Tourism Day 2016” from 26-29 September

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has announced that Thailand will be hosting the World Tourism Day event, showcasing the nation’s support for equal accessibility in tourism as well as the rich culture of Thailand’s northeastern region. The theme will be ‘Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility’. The Kingdom will also take this opportunity […]

Customers can refuse paying service charges if they are not clearly stated

Customers can refuse paying service charges if they are not clearly stated

Customers have the right not to pay service charges to restaurants if the charges are not clearly spelled out or stated by their owners or proprietors, said Mr Pikanet Tapuang, deputy secretary-general of the Office of Consumers Protection Committee, on Thursday. He pointed out that the existing Product Prices and Service Charges B.E. 2542 does […]

Thailand…Tourist or Startup paradise?

Thailand…Tourist or Startup paradise?

Thailand is ready to accept startup founders and entrepreneurs more than ever : the Thai government believes 2016 will be a golden year for its startup industry. Bangkok has been voted the world’s top destination four years in a row, according to Travel & Leisure magazine. Along with that, Thailand is ranked second for tourism […]