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Paradise reborn
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/05/2024
» Though the rainy season has officially started in some parts of the country, it appeared we were in luck when rain clouds drifted off Phuket. The Sun was shining and the sky was clear when we arrived at Visit Panwa Pier, where a fleet of speedboats and catamarans were cruising the water to pick up passengers.
The year travellers came back
Life, Published on 21/12/2023
» Upon the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit, Covid-19 became a seasonal virus and the world was full of hope again as borders reopened and travellers longed to indulge their wanderlust. This lit the torch for tourism to bounce back.
Holiday Inn offers Rao Tiew Duay Kan deal
Life, Published on 02/03/2023
» Holiday Inn and Suites Siracha Laemchabang announces special offers for Thai residents aligning with the government's tourism stimulus campaign Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) Phase 5, which allows guests to save more and enjoy longer leisure trips to a destination only an hour and a half from Bangkok.
Welcome back
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/12/2022
» As the world has recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic's three-year assault, the Tiger will hand the baton off to the Rabbit. The 2022 countdown celebration was ultimately toned down when Omicron infections quickly spread and the number of new Covid-19 cases in Thailand exceeded 20,000 in February.
Illuminating the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/11/2022
» Last Saturday, Bangkok's sky was illuminated by a series of grandiose firework displays to mark the start of the 16-night Vijit Chao Phraya festival to promote Thailand's tourism during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit.
Anantara announces dinner cruise
Life, Published on 02/06/2022
» Anantara Riverside announces the first instalment of a monthly gastronomic experience aboard its antique rice barge. On June 19, Anantara's award-winning Executive Chef Phong Hinracha will team up with chef Piyachart Buddhivongse of Michelin-starred Saneh Jaan Restaurant to present a six-course four hands dinner for a Manohra Cruise.
Legal foreign workers, border traders exempt from fee
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/05/2022
» Foreigners with a work permit or border pass are exempt from the 300-baht tourism fee, which is set to be collected from tourists in the second half of this year, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Challenges for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2022
» Over two years after the coronavirus emerged, countries across Asia are slowly beginning to recover. In Southeast Asia, economic growth is projected to pick up to 5.1% this year, from 3.2% in 2021. With 400 million people, or 59% of the population, fully vaccinated, many economies are well on the way to reopening.
TAT unfazed by warning to Americans over Thailand
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2022
» The level 4 alert issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) against Thailand should not create a huge impact on tourism as the sector is already weak, according to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Yuthasak Supasorn.
Virtual visit to Wat Arun
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/01/2021
» Wat Arun Ratchawararam has introduced a virtual tour for those who want to know more about the temple while it remains closed until the end of this month.