Restrictions on sky lanterns during Yi Peng Festival
CHIANG MAI – Restrictions have been imposed on the release of all kinds of lanterns during this year’s Yi Peng Festival to be held on Nov 13-15 in this northern province. Provincial governor Pawin Chamniprasart announced the restrictions, which he said were in the interests of public and aviation safety. He said this year’s Yi […]
Northeast to experience cold weather next week
The Northeast will first experience cold weather next week followed by the North, the central and eastern regions with temperature expected to dip 3-5 degree Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department. However, the lower Northeast, lower central region and the eastern region will have rains this weekend, thanks to the depression in the lower part […]
Aviation to boost tourism
The Tourism and Sports Ministry will highlight Thailand’s potential as an aviation hub in Asean in a bid to draw more visitors and revenue as global tourism continues to grow. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said the global tourism growth rate of 4-5% a year, based on a United Nations World Tourism Organisation report, […]
Single ticketing system for Bangkok trains in mid-2017
A common ticketing system linking all train systems in Bangkok is to be launched in the middle of next year, and will be extended to buses later. Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Tuesday the common ticketing system, the so-called “maengmoom (spider) card’’, would shorten ticket purchase time and queues, and make travel more convenient. […]
Uber extends service to Chiang Mai
US-based ride-hailing service Uber has announced it will expand its service to Chiang Mai, despite the service being deemed illegal under Thai law. Uber on Monday began piloting an expansion of its mobile application-based taxi hailing service in Chiang Mai hoping to attract more passengers to the service, said a source. Along with the announcement […]
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