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A dynamic blend
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/06/2023
» Not only is South Korea well-known for its culture, natural sites and entertainment, but it is also a country that leads in high-speed internet and advanced information and communication technology infrastructure.
No longer a forbidden kingdom
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 28/10/2022
» Pristine nature has long been a key feature of the Kingdom of Bhutan since it began welcoming guests in 1974.
A stroll down history lane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/07/2021
» Bangkok is once again under strict disease control measures and residents continue to work from home to curb virus transmissions. Although restaurants, supermarkets, public parks and convenience stores are required to close at 8pm, families still have some recreational options available on the weekend.
Guidelines for global vaccine distribution
Published on 26/11/2020
» Guidelines to ensure that the air cargo industry is ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine are in place according to the International Air Transport Association.
Top Tourism Cities
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/11/2017
» Bangkok has the fifth largest tourism revenues in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Thailand ranks in 'Unsafe Top 20'
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/04/2017
» Thailand ranks among the top 20 unsafe countries for tourists in the world. According to the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 of the World Economic Forum, Thailand ranks 118th out of the 136 countries/territories considered.
It's looking sunnier in Songkhla
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/12/2015
» Visitors stand in long queues at the Sadao immigration checkpoint in Songkhla, one of Thailand's first five Special Economic Zones (SEZ). Thanks to the good condition of roads and convenient public transportation, it's easy for people to travel by land between Thailand and Malaysia. Visitors from Thailand can continue their journey further south to Langkawi, Penang (see the box), Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and even to Singapore. On the other hand, there are often car rallies from Malaysia travelling to the northernmost province of Thailand, then across to Laos and China.
Thailand 'more competitive'
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/07/2015
» According to the latest report from the World Economic Forum, Thailand's travel & tourism competitiveness ranking has moved up to being 35th in the world, up from its position of 43rd two years before.
Phuket light years ahead
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/01/2015
» Phuket might be getting its own light rail transit system to ease traffic congestion on the island.
Visitor numbers down
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/01/2015
» The total number of international tourists visiting Thailand in 2014 was short of the 25 million target, at 24.7 million visitors.