Maya Bay on Phi Phi island was temporarily closed last year due to rise of visitors on the average 5,000 per day which according to the officials caused damage to the environment. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation announced the extended closure until mid May of 2021 to give time for the island’s […]
The Interim Cabinet on Tuesday, April 23 approved the extension of the waiver of visa-on-arrival fees for six more months in an effort to boost the tourism industry in Thailand. This move is expected to generate an additional 104 billion THB income into the economy. Visitors from Andorra, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, India, […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND Bangkok, 24 April 2019 – Thai Airways International (THAI) is holding “See the World Sense the World” photo contest for passengers who travel with THAI or THAI Smile during 26 April – 15 July 2019 and share photographs on social media to win roundtrip tickets. Contestants must be […]
Ready to get wet this Songkran Festival? Look! Ayutthaya is painting the elephants for the Songkran revelry. Photos by: AFP News Agency
The Grand Palace will be closed on 17, 21, and 28 days due to the preparations for the Coronation of King Rama X.
A press release issued on April 10 by the Office of Senator Aquilino Pimentel III’s office stated the move of the re-electionist senator for the abolition of the law imposing travel tax. Here’s the news release in toto. Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has filed a bill seeking to abolish the 42-year-old presidential decree that […]
Going back to the Philippines for the summer break? Here are the top Philippine destinations recommended by the Department of Tourism: Banaue Rice Terraces — Ifugao Province, Cordillera Because of its high altitude, Banaue is often described as “where land merges with the clouds to meet the heavens” with the rice terraces as “the stairway to […]
BIGGEST HOT-AIR BALLOON EVENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Lubao International Hot-Air Balloon and Music Festival was held in Pradera Verde Wakepark, Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga on April 5-7. Organized by Lubao International Balloon Festival, Inc. (LIBF) together with Forthinker, Inc., in cooperation with the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office of Pampanga (ACTO) and with support from […]
Songkran is considered as the most popular of the many festivals in Thailand. Songkran or the Thai New Year, in its purest form, is a religious festival steeped in Buddhist and Brahman traditions. Songkran (สงกรานต์ in Thai or संक्रांति in Sanskrit) is a Sanskrit word for ‘a move’ or ‘a change’ marking the end of […]
SEE FULL LIST OF SCHEDULES AND ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting the Songkran activities in the emerging destinations of Tak, Mukdahan, and Ranong. Find out the amazing activities in line for you this coming Songkran Festival. AMAZING SONGKRAN 2019 @ TAK April 12-14, 2019 Scheduled from 12 to […]
2019 marks the fifth anniversary of Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Thailand Travel Shield project. Established in 2014, the project aims at providing online travel insurance for foreign tourists. According to TAT, “Travelers planning a trip to Thailand can continue to buy the Thailand Travel Shield’s insurance coverage online at http://thailandtravelshield.tourismthailand.org/. Available in English and […]
Department of Airports Director General Ampawan Wannako 404,773 passengers to flock 25 airports around Thailand for the Songkran holidays on April 11-17. That is an estimated of 57,000 plus passengers a day. Domestic flights projections this year is at 365,891 up from last year’s 347,423 while an estimated of 38,882 international passengers are expected to […]
Las Vegas Sands Corporation announced on April 3 the bold expansion plan of the Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands with the immediate construction of the fourth tower next to the existing towers. According to Las Vegas Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon G. Adelson, “Marina Bay Sands is an iconic tourism destination that has […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced that the 500 baht ticket to the Grand Palace will now include a Khon performance at the Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theater. The 25-minute masked dance drama is performed daily at the following times: 10.30 hr, 13.00 hr, 14.30 hr, 16.00 hr, and 17.30 hr. The Bureau of the Royal […]
Construction of the longest skywalk in Asia is now underway in Aiyoe Weng subdistrict, Betong district, the southern border province of Yala. The skywalk will take visitors to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Betong, especially the Aiyoe Weng fantastic sea of clouds. Chief Administrator of the Aiyoe Weng Subdistrict Administrative Organization Aree Nuchusuk said that […]
The Thai Government Public Relations Department announced last month the construction of Pattani Adventure Park. The Park will be a new tourist attraction in the Province. TheThai Government PR Department said in a statement that the Pattani Municipality, in the southern border Pattani Province, is building “Pattani Adventure Park” as a new tourism destination in […]
