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Thailand visitor increase
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/12/2017
» As of the third week of December, Thailand has welcomed more than 34 million visitors this year, up from 32.6 million last year. The target is 35 million by the end of this year, or 7% more.
Experiencing local ways of life
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/10/2017
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme to introduce "Following The Path Of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" for the Sustainable Tourism Project. The project covers an initial four areas. They are the riverfront Chanthabun community in Chanthaburi, Ban Pong-Huai Lan in Chiang Mai, villages along the royally-initiated Nong Yai mangrove forest in Chumphon and Ban Nong San in Sakhon Nakhon.
Head south for retirement bliss
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 30/04/2017
» Thailand is becoming an ageing society and some of us need to be well prepared. How will your life be after retirement? It's wise to plan how to get by in those possibly empty-handed years. Better than a plan is to save up now and purchase health insurance or, if life savings permit, invest properly. Make sure you get access to the financial aid and welfare from the government. Don't just age carelessly. You have choices. Make a smart one.
Visa fee waiver
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/03/2017
» The government has approved the six-month extension of the visa fee waiver and halved the visa-on-arrival fee to 1,000 baht for tourists from 21 countries.
Dusit Thani hotel to close for mixed-use project
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/03/2017
» The Dusit Thani Bangkok will continue to operate as usual until June 30, 2018. From July 2018 on, all staff will continue to be employed and allocated to other properties, the company said in a release
Project for sustainable tourism
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/09/2016
» Six communities in Bangkok have been chosen to join a pilot project to promote local ways of living to tourists.
Marine tourism to reach B5.8bn
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 31/03/2016
» Thailand's marine tourism may reach 5.8 billion baht in revenue this year, according to a study of Kasikorn Research Centre.
Encouraging students to visit museums
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/03/2016
» The Fine Arts Department has invited students to its nationwide museums without charge. According to director-general Anandha Chuchoti, the aim is to encourage students to learn more about Thai history.
Sustainable Thailand
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/01/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to promote community-based tourism (CBT) to attract quality tourists and to increase earnings within local communities.
An eco-friendly alternative
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/11/2015
» Riding on a long-tail boat for a leisurely trip along the more than 150-year-old Maha Sawat Canal in Nakhon Pathom province could be a thing of the past soon due to the recent launch of a prototype solar-powered boat for tourists. If this pilot project is successful, similar boats will be introduced to Amphawa in Samut Songkhram.