Tourism News

19-01-2007
Thailand’s tourist industry’s amazing resilliance[123 views]

2006 with its political turmoil, the19th September coup and New Year’s Eve bombings, on top of the previous year’s tsunami, has undoubtedly had an effect on Thailand’s tourist industry
17-01-2007
Russian jet from U Tapao makes emergency landing at Lahore[86 views]

It seems Russians in Thailand are experiencing ongoing problems: first, on land and, now, in the air. After the tribulations suffered by Russian tourists in Pattaya, the 3.30 pm (PST) Russian flight (SVR-3624) to Mizhnevartovsk , originating at U Tapao Airport carrying 155 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing in Lahore after the U Tapao Air Traffic Controllers radioed the pilot to report that two of its tires had burst on take-off.
05-01-2007
Give Thailand a chance[116 views]

The last three months has seen 3 major developments which have changed Bangkok’s and Thailand’s image as a great party venue: 1. the coup which overthrew Thaksin Shinawatra; 2. the imposition of martial law; 3. the New Year’s Eve bombings.
31-12-2006
Heavy waves drub Gulf of Thailand[106 views]

BANGKOK, Dec 31 - Continuing drubbing by a series of 2-3 metre-high waves along the upper southern Gulf of Thailand provinces has led the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to urge New Year‘s revellers to monitor weather forecasts before heading for the water, TAT said Sunday.
30-12-2006
TAT London releases latest 2006 visitor figures[114 views]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s UK and Ireland office has announced its visitor figures for January to April 2006, with visitors from the UK reaching an impressive 258,666 in the first four months of the year, an increase of 10.39 per cent on the previous year’s statistics.
26-12-2006
Duty-Free Allowance for visitors arriving in Thailand, as of December 2006[321 views]

The duty free allowance will be applied to accompanied personal effects up to Baht 10,000 worth if the items are intended for your own personal or professional use.The quantity is reasonable and the items are not subject to prohibition or restriction.
26-12-2006
Come on Folks – Let’s give Pattaya a chance by Snooki, The informed courtesan[108 views]

All too often, all you read in the press – international as well as national – is negative comments about Pattaya being a hotbed of sin and iniquity – Sodomya, I’ve even heard it called. Some folk say it’s the second most dangerous place in the world, with manic motorcycle gangs roaming the streets terrorizing the locals and tourists, especially Russians, gunning down rivals at random. There are those who never put Pattaya on their addresses, but then the correct address is Banglamung, after all, but others do it through pure malice.
23-12-2006
Join a unique and memorable experience with “PATTAYA COUNTDOWN 2007”[97 views]

This year Pattaya City will spend more than 3 million to cerebrate the special event “PATTAYA COUNTDOWN 2007”
20-12-2006
Travel to Chiang Mai by Rail special offers from the State Railway of Thailand[115 views]

Mr. Jirakorn Kosaisaywee, Deputy Director General of Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the organizer of the expo, revealed that “From November 1, 2006, the number of visitors, both domestic and overseas, has been continually increasing. And it is very likely that the number will continuously increase.
15-12-2006
Bangsai Arts and crafts centre to exhibit their Hand-Made products for sale in Pattaya[101 views]

On July 21st ,1976, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, in her capacity as assistor of the poor of Thailand, sponsored the establishment of the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques, under royal patronage, to encourage, develop and market the products of local handicraft manufacturers. Several centres under the name of Bangsai Arts and Crafts Centre were set up in Bang Na and Bangsai District, Ayutthaya Province.
14-12-2006
Thailand voted best country ‘brand‘ for tourism dollar value[60 views]

BANGKOK, Dec 13 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand revealed on Wednesday that Thailand has been ranked the top country worldwide in terms of value for money, according to a leading market survey organisation in the United States.
13-12-2006
The definitive general guidelines to Pattaya for foreigners from a concerned courtesan[134 views]

Pattaya – sometimes known as the Sex Centre Of The Universe - has an ambiguous reputation among foreigners, despite its lavish beaches, bars and broads. Often, they don’t fully grasp the complexities of the Thai lifestyle, so, as a Thai, I’m going to you some guidelines to ensure your stay in our fair country is trouble-free and enjoyable.
10-12-2006
Major problems at Suvarnabhumi Airport being tackled[108 views]

BANGKOK, Dec 10 – Five significant problems prevailing at Bangkok‘s new world leader Suvarnabhumi airport will be resolved urgently, Deputy Transport Minister Sansern Wongcha-um said Sunday.
25-11-2006
Thailand expects to have more than 13 million tourists in this year.[121 views]

This year the Tourism Authority of Thailand expects to have more than 13 million tourists, generating income of about 450 billion baht.
25-11-2006
Khun’ Tuk’ Manunchaya won Miss ALCAZAR Purple star Award 2006[463 views]

24th November, Alcazar Theatre in North Pattaya held the finalized of Miss Alcazar Purple Star Awards (APSA) 2006 Contest.
22-11-2006
Miss Alcazar Purple Star Awards (APSA) at the Alcazar Theatre in North Pattaya.[242 views]

Miss Alcazar Purple Star Awards at the Alcazar Theatre in North Pattaya Will be held on this coming Friday, 24th November.
06-11-2006
The Loi Krathong festival, colourful night in Pattaya was a remarkable ceremony[92 views]

Pattaya City, 5th November 2006, especially in Jomtien, a quiet beach, was no longer quiet. Mass of people from different parts of Thailand came join us here.
31-10-2006
Colorful Water – Loi krathong Great Festival[179 views]

The Loi Krathong Festival 2006 , the Tourism Authority of Thailand has joint with Educational Institution and Thai Boat Association to present the Electric Float Procession from Taksin Bridge to Rama VIII Bridge and the 12 lighten up buildings and historical sites along Chao Praya River
24-10-2006
Vegetarian Festival in Pattaya started with 1,000 merit makers joined in the procession[112 views]

This year Vegetarian Festival was most spectacular with over 1,000 merit makers joining in the grand procession around the city and closing off with the world largest pan of fried rice.
20-10-2006
Recite incantations over “supernatural Fried rice”[94 views]

On October 18th., at Sawangboriboon Foundation in Naklua , Deputy Mayor Wattana Jantarawaranon led the committees of the vegetarian Festival 2006 to chant and invite “ Poay Siean Joe Sae” to communicate with “Jee Chiw”, the representative of human kind, to bless and bring luck.