Thai PM Pays Surprise Inspection to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok
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At 9:20 PM, on April 9th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin unofficially inspected Suvarnabhumi Airport in readiness to facilitate incoming tourists during the Songkran Festival.
Previously, Srettha had unofficially inspected Suvarnabhumi Airport in...
Tourism Minister Addresses Songkran Confusion, Nationwide Events Clarified on TAT Calendar
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At 9:35 AM, on April 9th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, stated to the public regarding confusion among foreigners at the start of the Songkran Festival.
The Tourism and Sports...
Thai Government Aims to Elevate Koh Samui to Top 10 Most Attractive Islands Worldwide
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On April 8th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, publicly revealed a Thai government policy to enhance Koh Samui to be one of the top 10 most attractive islands worldwide.
Recently,...
Essential Tips for Safe and Joyful Songkran Festival
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As the Songkran Festival approaches, excitement builds among both Thai and international revelers, eager to dive into the celebrations of Thailand's traditional New Year. The festival, known for its crazy water fights and...
Thailand Gearing Up for Extended Three-Week Songkran Festival, Projected Revenues Reaching Tens of Billions...
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Thailand is gearing up for an extended three-week Songkran festival this year, with projected revenues reaching tens of billions of baht. Thanks to UNESCO's recognition of Songkran as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of...
9 Million International Tourists Visit Thailand in Q1 of 2024, says Thai Tourism Ministry,...
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The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported on April 2nd, 2024, that Thailand welcomed 9.37 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2024, a 44% increase from the same period in...
International Airports Gearing Up for Expected Surge Travelers During Songkran
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As Thailand prepares for the Songkran festival, its international airports are gearing up for an expected surge in travelers. The Transport Ministry estimates a 28.50% increase in passengers, with around 2.61 million people...
Thai Tourist Police Ensure Safety Measures for Songkran Festival 2024 with Hotline 1155 and...
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On April 3rd, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueakam, the commander of the Thai tourist Police, and relevant agencies held a press conference regarding security measures for tourists during the Songkran Festival 2024.
According to...
108 People Survive After Ferry Catches Fire Near Koh Tao Island in Thailand-VIDEOS
Surat Thani, Thailand – On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, a ferry carrying 97 Thai and foreign passengers, along with 11 boat crew members, caught fire near Turtle Island (Koh Tao) in the Koh Pha...
Extended Songkran Expected to Spur Tourism Boom
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The 2024 Songkran festival, celebrated across Thailand for an extended period of 21 days this year, is anticipated to bring in a substantial 52.5 billion baht in domestic tourism revenue, with the Tourism...