Tourism News

16-07-2011
agoda.com goes mobile with free iPhone app[507 views]

SINGAPORE (July 13, 2011) – agoda.com, Asia’s global hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is going mobile, allowing travelers to book the latest hotel deals on their iPhone.
28-06-2011
Thai Airways, Brussels Airport launch Bangkok-Brussels route[8,237 views]

Thai Airways International and Brussels Airport (BRU) have established a direct route between Bangkok and Brussels. This development comes after the recent Routes Asia meeting in Incheon, South Korea, in which the two entities forged a connection.
26-06-2011
Agoda.com offers Super Summer Savings for Europe[878 views]

SINGAPORE (June 22, 2011) – Agoda.com is part of Priceline Group of Companies (NasdaqCLN), has teamed up with resort operator Sol Meliá to offer discounted room rates across Europe this summer.
17-06-2011
THAI Announces Acquisition Plan of New Aircraft for 2011-2017[925 views]

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently held a press conference to announce the acquisition plan for 37 new aircraft for the year 2011-2017
08-06-2011
TAT hosts seminar on Japanese market[696 views]

BANGKOK, 7 June 2011 – Tourism Authority of Thailand will organise a workshop for Japanese travel agents and media during the Thailand Travel Mart, 10 June, at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
04-06-2011
Colours, Fun and Knowledge to Come Together at Thailand Tourisn Festival, June 8-12[1,195 views]

Bangkok, 3 June 2011 — More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the Thailand Tourism Festival 2011 (TTF 2011), the annual travel and tourism showcase event targetting Thai and expatriate residents, to be held during June 8-12, 2011 at the Challenger Hall 1-3, Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Centre between 10.00-21.00 hrs.
16-05-2011
Promotional Activities for Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011[1,273 views]

For the first time, locally-made products are to be at the forefront of the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011, the biggest annual shopping extravaganza to be held nationwide between 15 June to 15 August 2011
03-05-2011
Labour Day Celebration At Jomtien And Pattaya Beach[1,183 views]

Jomtien and Pattaya beaches remain the most popular sites for Labour Day celebration, where tens of thousands of Thai workers gather at the seashore rejoicing with their families.
20-04-2011
Wan Lai Festival In Koh Si Chang[1,120 views]

Koh Si Chang proudly hosted the Wan Lai Day and the island’s famous ‘Let’s Carry You To The Beach’ festival in addition to traditional performances and activities.
12-04-2011
Chonburi Started to Cerebrate the Songkran 2011[2,425 views]

After giving the alms to monks and pouring some scented water to them as well as to the Buddha Image as for the good beginning of new year, participate in the Kong Khao ceremony. Pouring some scented water to elders and ask for their blessing for the auspicious life, create a sand pagoda, enjoy folk play and entertainment and cheer up in the event of carrying a lady in which a male will ask for permission from a lady and carry her to the sea and bring her back.
12-04-2011
Interior ministry targets 10% road accident reduction during Songkran[1,156 views]

BANGKOK, April 11- Interior Minister Chavarat Charnvirakul on Monday opened Thailand's Road Safety Centre with the aim to prevent and reduce road accidents during this year's Songkran Festival by ten per cent.
12-04-2011
World’s First Flying Duty Free Shop[2,010 views]

Korean Air has unveiled a unique feature on board its new A380 superjumbo -- a luxury duty free shop available to passengers during their flight.
09-04-2011
Popular Pattaya; Foreigners having Songkran festival holiday; Hotel have full booking.[4,697 views]

Bangkok Poll identify that foreign visitors interested in joining at Pattaya for Songkran Day. And Khao San Road is still being the number one.Now, all hotel in Pattaya and the Eastern area were almost reserved.
07-04-2011
China Extends Panda’s Stay In Thailand[1,100 views]

The Chinese government allows the panda cub, Lin Ping to reside in Thailand until 2013, although China has never extended a panda’s stay in another country before.
23-03-2011
The Government Postpones U-Tapao Airport Project[2,220 views]

U-Tapao Airport project has been postponed as the central government withdraws its budget and uses it for another project, raising much concerns for the region's economic growth.
21-03-2011
Thailand Wins Best Stage Presence Award[1,294 views]

Representing Thailand, Ms. Pollaphat Piriyanasorn, from “Her World Idol” magazine won best stage presence from the Second ASEAN Television Charming Contest 2011, held in Vietnam on 4-12 March 2011.
19-03-2011
Pattaya International Music Festival 2011 Has Begun[3,422 views]

Are you ready for the Pattaya International Music Festival 2011? Famous Thai singers and popular international artists will rock the music stage at Pattaya Beach.
19-03-2011
No Vacancy Conference Comes to Thailand[1,883 views]

BANGKOK, March 17, 2011 – No Vacancy, one of Asia Pacific's leading accommodation industry conferences, is heading to Thailand with its first Southeast Asian event in Bangkok on June 7, the day before the start of the 2011 Thailand Travel Mart+.
17-03-2011
The Music Galaxy Of Asia – 18-20th March 2011[2,321 views]

Tourism of Thailand (TAT) presents the 10th anniversary of Pattaya International Music Festival 2011 during 18-20th March 2011, in which four different stages are set up at various areas from North to South Pattaya beach.
07-03-2011
“Songkran Splendours Festival” Campaign Invites Visitors to Experience the Thai New Year[1,607 views]

Another charming Songkran tradition is showing gratitude and respect to monks by pouring scented lustral water over their hands.