Northern Paradise: Wander beyond the sea of mist in picturesque Pai
Patches of fog float atop the mountain range away from rice fields and the village of Ban Santichon in Pai, Mae Hong Son. Illuminated houses can be seen from afar before a thick cloud blankets the village. On the hilltop known as Yun Lai, a Chinese name which means “cloud coming”, hundreds of visitors await […]
Police to field hundreds of thousands of officers in tight security effort for New Year holiday
MORE THAN 100,000 policemen will provide security during the New Year Festival from December 31 to January 3, authorities said yesterday. However, national police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda said intelligence agencies were not aware of any groups planning attacks during the period. The officers will join Army personnel and administrative officials to staff checkpoints, […]
Sand beds wiped off Phuket beach
PHUKET: Local authorities on Friday ordered vendors on Patong beach to level the sand beds they have created in defiance of government policies to keep beaches clear for the public. Local administrators and officers from the Third Fleet of the Royal Thai Navy met on Friday to discuss how to deal with vendors who have […]
Central Bangkok lights up for the festive season
Bangkok’s central shopping districts along Sukhumvit Road and around Ratchahprasong intersection have been lit up with festive lights and decorations to help visitors and locals celebrate Christmas and the New Year in a joyous way. The legacy of King Rama IX is also being honoured with images and the use of his Royal colours in […]
Tropical Thailand expects up to 6 percent rise in tourists in 2017
Thailand’s tourist arrivals are forecast to rise between 3.75 percent to 5.8 percent next year, the Tourism Council said on Wednesday, driven largely by Chinese visitors. Thailand’s tourism industry accounts for about 10 percent of gross domestic product. Budget-friendly Thailand expects up to 34.4 million tourists in 2017, council president Ittirit Kinglek said. A crackdown […]
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