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Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/04/2024
» Road and water accidents are the leading causes of injuries among foreign travellers, with some rental car shops and tourists deliberately not following the rules.
Get drenched in Songkran celebrations
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/04/2023
» When it comes to Thai holiday celebrations, Songkran has the most disarming effect. By that, we mean revellers get wet and wild as they soak each other with water during the hottest month of the year. Songkran looks to come back with a vengeance too especially after a forced hiatus due to the pandemic. Guru By Bangkok Post presents a list of water festivals where you can make the most of your Songkran moments. Go wet or go home!
More than just a holiday
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/03/2022
» It was early morning when I felt moist grass beneath my bare feet. Surrounded by trees, I closed my eyes and walked down the yard. I concentrated on breathing, but my mind kept wandering elsewhere. Burdened by the past and the future, I'm never able to live in the moment.
Adventure tourism safety laws mulled
News, Published on 28/04/2019
» A new law will be drafted to ensure safer adventure tourism after a Canadian tourist plunged to his death from a zipline attraction during the Songkran festival in Chiang Mai.
Australian falls to his death parasailing at Kata beach
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/07/2017
» PHUKET: An Australian tourist fell to his death when the coupling on his parasailing chute apparently failed at Kata beach yesterday.
Australian falls to death parasailing at Kata beach
Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/07/2017
» PHUKET - An Australian tourist fell to his death when the coupling on the chute apparently failed while he was parasailing at Kata beach on Wednesday.
Picking up speed in a push for boat safety
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 26/06/2016
» Despite the recent spate of speedboat accidents to hit the Thai tourism industry, Chinese tourist Ma Che has no qualms about taking a day trip from Pattaya to Koh Lan.
Endless summer
Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 25/04/2016
» A good way to escape the summer heat is to cool down by the sea. Thailand’s beaches — from the busy tourist spots to the quieter, less well-known islands — are famous around the world.
Life's a beach
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 11/09/2015
» Relaxation doesn’t always mean doing nothing at a nice hotel. Boathouse by Montara, located on Phuket’s Kata beach, provides enough activities and attractions to keep you from spending your entire getaway in your hotel room. The 26-year-old property, which underwent major renovations three years ago, includes the Boathouse Resort, Boathouse Wine & Grill and the Re Ka Ta Beach Club.
Man dies in paramotor crash
Online Reporters, Published on 29/08/2015
» A 40-year-old man died after his paramotor crashed to the ground during a flying practice in Sai Noi district of Nonthaburi on Saturday.