Tourist boat operators moved out of Bali Hai pier
CHON BURI — Operators of the large number of tourist boats that have long crowded the Bali Hai pier in South Pattaya have moved out, complying with the National Council for Peace and Order’s instructions to tidy up the area and improve the image of the resort town. Sub-Lt Suwit Laklang, leader of a peace-keeping […]
The three reasons that Bangkok floods constantly
Bangkokians have had a lot of time over the last few days to ponder why the city is regularly underwater. All those times you stayed home when you wanted to go out, sat half-submerged in standstill traffic or sat hostage in your office at the end of the day because the streets were flooded, you […]
Swords and skewers at Phuket’s vegetarian festival
PHUKET – Swords, axe handles, kebab skewers and even a model boat were among the bizarre array of objects pushed through devotees’ cheeks on Sunday as Phuket’s gruesome vegetarian festival got under way. Many Chinese communities across Southeast Asia go vegetarian this week for the annual Taoist “Nine Emperor Gods” festival but few do […]
Trang Islands make Lonely Planet’s annual Top 10 list of Asian hotspots
The always-popular Lonely Planet has released its list of its favorite destinations around the world, including their favored top 10 spots in Asia. One Thai destination made the list this year: the Trang Islands. Trang came in eighth, with the guide praising the series of islands for perfect tropical weather, white sand beaches and gorgeous […]
Government to expand “must-see” markets as tourism spots
The government has been successful in setting up “must-see” (tong chom) markets for local people to sell products with local characteristics and is planning to ask the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote them as new tourist attractions, government spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Sunday. He said the Commerce Ministry had set up […]
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