Five-Year-Old Russian Girl Dies after Speedboat Crash near Maithon Island in Phuket
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A five-year-old Russian girl was pronounced dead and a boat captain fell unconscious and was injured after a Phuket boat crash. Additionally, six foreign tourists and a boat crew member sustained various injuries...
Fourteen Foreign Tourists Rescued after Water Leaks into Boat in Phang Nga
Phang Nga-
Fourteen foreign tourists and two Thais have been rescued after water leaked into a boat in the Khura Buri district.
The Similan National Park told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they were...
Wat Arun Chosen as CNN International’s Live Broadcast Site for Thailand’s New Year Celebrations
National—
On December 28th, 2023, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officials publicly stated that CNN International, an American news channel, chose Wat Arun, Bangkok, as a live broadcast location to represent Thai identity under the...
Suvarnabhumi Airport Gears Up for Surge in New Year Flights, Offers Free Parking for...
National—
On December 28th, 2023, Dr. Keerati Kitmanawat, the president of Airports of Thailand Co Ltd., and relevant agencies performed an inspection of readiness at Suvarnabhumi Airport on incoming tourists during the New Year celebrations...
Bangkok Secures First Spot in Global Amount of Tourists in 2023 and Most Visited...
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In a recent report by World of Statistics, Bangkok has been crowned the world's most visited city in 2023, welcoming a staggering 22.78 million visitors. Notably, Thailand boasts three cities in the top...
Thai Tourism Minister Hosts Influencers to Boost China-Thailand Tourism Relations
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On December 26th, 2023, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, officially welcomed Chinese national mass media and influencers to the Amazing Festive & Exclusive Trip in Thailand.
More than 93 Chinese...
Twenty-eight Chinese Nationals with Tourist Visas Arrested for Illegally Working at Thalang Construction Site
Thalang –
Twenty-eight Chinese nationals who entered the country with tourist visas were arrested after they were found illegally working at a construction site in Cherng Talay.
The Region 8 Police told the Phuket Express that...
Tham Luang Cave Officially Welcomes Foreign Tourists to Explore Deeper Chambers in Chiang Rai...
Chiang Rai—
At 1:30 PM, on December 25th, 2023, Mr. Chutidet Kamonchanut, the Director of the Office of Conservation Area Management No. 15, officially welcomed the first group of tourists for cave exploring at the...
Seventy Three Tourists Rescued after Speedboat Capsized in Satun
PRESS RELEASE:
A tourist speedboat, “Bandaya 19,” capsized near Bubu Island, about 3 km from Satun’s Lipe Island, Sunday (Dec 24). The boat carried 73 tourists, including 3 children and 4 crew members.
The Navy's 491st...
Interior Ministry Mulls Over Extending Nightlife Hours in Other Provinces
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Interior of Thailand has reiterated the need to assess the pilot areas that allow entertainment venues to remain open until 4 AM before considering the expansion to other provinces or...