Myanmar now issues e-visas for land borders
The Labour, Immigration and Population Ministry of Myanmar just announced that e-visas will now be available for tourists entering the country via three gateways on the Thai border. Visitors can now use their electronic visas at the Myawaddy, Kawthoung and Tachileik border crossings to enter Myanmar. Before, the electronic visas, which were introduced in 2014, […]
Thailand’s first halal hotel hopes to help boost Muslim arrivals
The first halal hotel in Thailand was opened in Bangkok with hopes of attracting more Muslim visitors and boosting one of the few bright spots in its economy. Nearly 30 million foreign tourists came to Thailand last year but only about 658,000 were from the Middle East, according to industry data. The four-star Al […]
Prayuth wants Thais to dress in traditional costumes
Today, junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha announced that he wants Thai people to wear traditional costumes more often, even if they are inexpensive ones. In typical Prayuth style, he followed up his unusual request by joking that those who can’t afford to splash out on a traditional costume could ask for his help. He warned that […]
Taxi drivers and passengers will no longer be allowed to light up in cabs
Taxi drivers, as well as passengers, will no longer be able to enjoy a smoke during their rides, starting September 1. The Land Transport Department and Department of Disease Control have come together to pass a law for public health mandating that all taxis will be non-smoking zones. In addition to the noted health benefits […]
Thailand for women travellers – learn the ingredients of Thai beauty
With their silky black hair, almond eyes, petite features and natural refinement, Thai women are famous the world over for their beauty and elegance. And perhaps this explains why so many tourists now flock to the kingdom, not just for adventure, rest and relaxation, but also to learn some of Thailand’s beauty secrets for themselves […]
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