Tourists flooding into Thailand – some islands “twice as much as last year”
BANGKOK: — Tourists have been flooding into Thailand as the high season for visitors picks up pace. Operators and local officials at the beaches in particular report a huge number of visitors. In the far south in Satun province the head of the Tarutao National Park said that this year there had been 20,000 visitors […]
Qatar Airways now flies four times weekly direct to Krabi
Qatar Airways’ first direct flight to the Andaman province of Krabi in southern Thailand landed on 6th December 2016.The province, famous for its stunning coastline and islands, will operate four-weekly flights on an Airbus A330-200, direct from Doha. This new route shows the increasing popularity of Krabi and its airport, which is now serviced by […]
Cap the Chardonnay: Free booze on Asian airlines may be halted
Due to the rising costs of fuel and the decline of passengers traveling in business and first-class, which provide the highest amount of revenue for carriers, airlines are looking at ways to cut costs — and your in-flight free booze might be the first thing to go. Due to cost projections for 2017, the current […]
Illegal Chiang Mai hotels get 30 days to apply for license
CHIANG MAI — Operators of about 600 buildings being used illegally as hotels have been given 30 days to apply for a proper license or be shut down. The announcement, effective on Dec 8, was signed by provincial governor Pawin Chamniprasat. Mr Pawin told a meeting of agencies responsible for regulating hotels that Chiang Mai […]
19th Mae Klong Pla Too and local food festival
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Samut Songkram Office in cooperation with the local public and private sectors have joined forces to stage the 19th Mae Klong Pla Too and local food festival. This year, the event will take place from 16-25 December, 2016. During the event, the fairgoers can enjoy a special exhibition about mackerel (Pla Too in […]
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