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...
Koh Samui Experiences Tourism Surge: Fully Booked Flights and Hotels Amid Summer Season
Surat Thani—
On March 27th, 2024, Koh Samui local media reported a large number of foreign tourists flocking to Koh Samui, Surat Thani. It was reported that Bangkok Airways was fully booked for 43 flights...
Thailand and India to Raise Frequency of Flights
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Mr. Suthipong Kongpool, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, along with Thai government officials and airline officials, discussed the topic of increasing the number of flights between Thailand and India with Mr. Asangba...
Thai Deputy Police Commander Inspects Suvarnabhumi Airport, Promises Improved Service Efficiency
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At 3:00 PM, on March 25th, 2024, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet, the deputy police commander, performed an inspection at Suvarnabhumi Airport regarding Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s orders to improve the service quality and...
Bangkok Ranked Top City in Asia Pacific for Tourism in 2024 by DestinAsian Magazine
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On March 25th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed Bangkok was ranked number one in Best Cities 2024 in the Asia Pacific region as a tourist destination according to travel...
Visa-Free Policy Expected to Triple Chinese Arrivals in Thailand
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Five Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) overseas offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Chengdu, and Guangzhou have collected tourism data as a result of the visa-exemption measure between Thailand and China, which came into...
Thai Private Sectors Support Legalizing Casinos in Thailand to Boost the Economy and Tackle...
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On March 24th, Mr. Chris Cherdsuriya, Chief Advisor to the Executive Board of Honor Group, a Pattaya-based real estate and hotel operator, publicly revealed his support for legalizing casinos in Thailand as a part...