Tourism Authority of Thailand says that the upcoming election will boost tourism in the country. The upcoming general election in Thailand will boost the tourism industry, suggests the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). TAT believes that if things continue as they are, the country will achieve its international visitor target of 16.5 million for 2011, reported the Bangkok Post. Visitors « Continue Reading »
Orchard visits and fruit tasting are the focus of the latest campaign by the national tourist board in Thailand. With the fruit harvest just around the corner, the national tourism board of Thailand is encouraging visitors to discover the country’s lush orchards. The Tasting Tasty Fruits campaign has been launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to boost interest « Continue Reading »
A major Asian airline is offering cut-rate flights to Bangkok for travellers flying out of London. Brits looking to explore south-east Asia can take advantage of a new promotion from Malaysia Airlines, which includes cut-price flights to Bangkok. For the next 11 days, the airline is offering special airfares to the Thai capital under its ‘Global Deals, Dream Getaways’ « Continue Reading »
The National Museum Bangkok is now offering three English tours a week. Culture vultures catching flights to Thailand this year can get more out of their trip to the National Museum Bangkok, thanks to the help of the attraction’s English-speaking volunteers. Starting this weekend (June 11th), the museum will be offering tours in English on Saturdays as well as « Continue Reading »
Flights to Phuket are likely to become more popular after a major airport expansion plan is completed. British travellers will be more likely to arrive in Thailand on flights to Phuket from the end of this year, as the city’s international airport is due to be expanded. The 5.7 billion baht (£114 million) project will take five years to « Continue Reading »
A new floating market has opened in central Thailand, offering visitors a shopping trip with a difference. The central Thai region of Pak Chong has launched a new floating market, offering another unique shopping experience to visitors arriving on flights to Thailand. Located near the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, the market offers travellers a relaxing way to browse through « Continue Reading »
Visitors to Thailand can get a massive reduction at a Koh Samui beach resort this summer. A beach resort, which is described as “one of Koh Samui’s hidden treasures”, is offering a major discount on one-night stays, adding to the great value deals for Brits catching flights to Thailand. Baan Hin Sai Resort, located near the romantic Chaweng Beach, « Continue Reading »