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Prehistoric-tour launch
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/03/2016
» The Fine Arts Department plans to promote prehistoric paintings in the caves of Ao Leuk in Krabi as a new tourist attraction.
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.
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.
VoA fee to increase
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/01/2016
» The cabinet has approved an increase in the visa-on-arrival fee from 1,000 baht to 2,000 baht. The visa on arrival allows tourists from 19 countries to apply for a 15-day visa when they arrive to the Kingdom.
World Legacy Awards 2016
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/12/2015
» Elephant Hills, the tented camp operator in Surat Thani, is listed among 15 finalists of the National Geographic World Legacy Awards 2016.
Students as guides
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/09/2015
» The Tourism Department of the Tourism and Sports Ministry has introduced the "Little Hosts" project to train primary school students to be local guides.
Provinces to get bike lanes
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/08/2015
» The Department of Highways has launched a bike lane along road number 121, not far from Chiang Mai city.
Courting the halal market
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/08/2015
» Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul recently marketed Thailand as a quality destination for 2016 -- her focus being on niche and rich visitors like golfers, honeymooners and health and wellness visitors. The minister also added a new target group -- wealthy Muslim travellers. The Muslim population accounts for almost one-fifth of the global population or about 1.8 billion people. It's growing rapidly and is expected to become 26.5% of the world's population by 2030, according to the Global Muslim Travel Index 2015 of MasterCard and CrescentRating, which is a globally recognised rating standard for Halal-friendly travel services.
App targets Muslim visitors
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/06/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching a travel app targeting Muslim visitors.
Shop for Thainess discounts
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/06/2015
» The two-month annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale kicked off last week. Up to 80% discounts will be offered to those who wear traditional Thai costumes while shopping at participating stores.