A growing number of holidaymakers from the UK are booking flights to Thailand. A significantly higher number of people from the UK booked flights to Thailand in April this year than during the same month in 2011. According to the latest official statistics from the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports, some 1.7 million international tourists visited « Continue Reading »
Thailand offers affordable opportunities to really enjoy yourself. It is easy to undertake a truly life-changing holiday in Thailand without breaking the bank, according to one holiday expert. Chrissy Richman explained that the south-east Asian country makes for such a good choice of holiday because of the enormous variety it offers: landscapes ranging from beaches to mountains, with cities somewhere « Continue Reading »
TAT encouraging tourists to try cooking and other activities The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Airways International want to see travellers to the top Asian destination getting more creative with their latest campaign. Discover the Other You aims to promote a whole host of traditional Thai crafts and disciplines to tourists to make their stay a more “life-enriching” « Continue Reading »
Thailand 11th in world rankings The UN World Tourism Organization has moved Thailand up one place on the list of the world’s top destinations from 12 to 11. Last year, Thailand was one of only five international destinations whose tourism receipts grew by more than $5 billion (£3.1 billion) in 2011 as income hit a record $26.3 billion, up $6.2 « Continue Reading »
Phuket has stated it is likely to see more than nine million people pass through its airport during this year. Phuket is likely to see a strong increase in the number of passengers that pass through the airport this year, with it expected to see as many as nine million travellers to the end of 2012. During April, the number « Continue Reading »
The sea gypsies who live off the coast of Phuket are being celebrated during a special festival. The sea gypsies who live in boats off the coast of Phuket are being celebrated as part of a festival dedicated to their culture. The Loy Reua festival takes place in the city twice a year at Laem Tukkae on Koh Sireh, located « Continue Reading »
Taking a hen party overseas could now mean a relaxing break in a beautiful spa. Taking a trip overseas for a hen party is now a very popular choice for many brides to be. While for some people this will create the image of having a night out on the town, many brides are being more creative and looking for « Continue Reading »