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Documentary rocks Pattaya tourism
Documentary rocks Pattaya tourism
PATTAYA: With the image of Pattaya as a sex tourism destination being amplified by a German media organisation, the private sector is concerned about the consequences as it could impact the overall tourism market.
Team Hollywood start well at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Team Hollywood start well at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: All eyes are on the four-boat IRC Zero class where Kevin Whitcraft’s THA72 renew their epic battle with Ray Roberts’ Team Hollywood as the 35th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta started yesterday (Dec 4) off Kata Beach.
Suteepat wins maiden Asian Tour crown
Suteepat wins maiden Asian Tour crown
GOLF: Thailand’s Suteepat Prateeptienchai cantered to a four-shot victory in the US$400,000 (B14 million) Taiwan Glass Taifong Open on Sunday (Dec 3) to secure his first victory on the Asian Tour.
Frenchman’s body found at Koh Samui waterfall
Frenchman’s body found at Koh Samui waterfall
SURAT THANI: Local officials and volunteers found the body of a young Frenchman late Sunday morning (Dec 3) after he had fallen at a waterfall on Koh Samui at about 3pm on Saturday.
Government rejigs plans for Songkran
Government rejigs plans for Songkran
BANGKOK: The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on Apr 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events will be organised nationwide during the entire month.
Visa-free policy for Chinese ‘will pay off’
Visa-free policy for Chinese ‘will pay off’
BANGKOK: The Thai envoy in Beijing is keen on restoring Thailand’s good image among Chinese people while reiterating the Thai government must improve the quality of Thai products as another way to boost Thailand’s reputation in China.
Deals galore at ‘New Year Mega Sale’
Deals galore at ‘New Year Mega Sale’
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry has organised the “New Year Mega Sale”, a bumper shopping event aimed at easing the cost of living and billed as a New Year’s gift to the Thai people.
Songkran set to ‘go global’
Songkran set to ‘go global’
BANGKOK: Thailand will transform Songkran into a month-long global water festival next year to boost its “soft power” and attract international tourists.
CAAT clarifies routine return of Chinese airlines’ flight slots
CAAT clarifies routine return of Chinese airlines’ flight slots
BANGKOK: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has insisted that the return of flight slots by Chinese airlines is a routine practice and should not be interpreted as flight cancellations.
No news on Thaksin
No news on Thaksin
BANGKOK: Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, an adviser to the Committee on Budgeting Study and Budget Administration Follow-up of the Parliament, is demanding that the government provide an update on the health of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and clarify matters regarding his incarceration.
Prayut becomes privy councillor
Prayut becomes privy councillor
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has appointed former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha a privy councillor.
Entertainment venues’ opening extended
Entertainment venues’ opening extended
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved a draft interior ministerial regulation to extend the operating hours of entertainment venues in key tourist destinations on Tuesday (Nov 28).
Two Thais set free, 17 ready to fly home
Two Thais set free, 17 ready to fly home
BANGKOK: Two more Thai citizens held hostage by Hamas were released on Tuesday evening (Nov 28), while 17 other Thais released earlier will arrive in Thailand later today.
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
BANGKOK: While China offers visa exemptions to visitors from Malaysia and European nations but not Thailand, tourism operators have suggested changing strategies by selling combined tour packages to two destinations ‒ Thailand and Malaysia ‒ in a bid to attract Chinese tourists.
Trichat bags LET money and Rookie of the Year titles
Trichat bags LET money and Rookie of the Year titles
GOLF: Thailand’s Trichat Cheenglab claimed the Ladies European Tour’s (LET) money title and Rookie of the Year award on Sunday (Nov 26).
Government plots duty-free paradise
Government plots duty-free paradise
BANGKOK: The government has initiated a study aimed at transforming Thailand into a duty-free paradise, a crucial step in positioning the country as a prime tourism and shopping hub.
5 killed, 1 wounded by bridegroom at Korat wedding party
5 killed, 1 wounded by bridegroom at Korat wedding party
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A bridegroom went on a shooting rampage, killing four people including the bride and seriously wounding a man before shooting himself dead with a pistol at his own wedding party on Saturday night (Nov 25), police said.
Thai LionAir to probe mid-air engine fire at Don Mueang
Thai LionAir to probe mid-air engine fire at Don Mueang
BANGKOK: Thai LionAir will investigate an incident on Friday (Nov 24) when an engine of one of its planes caught fire after taking off from Don Mueang International Airport.
Chinese tourist numbers to miss 4m target
Chinese tourist numbers to miss 4m target
BANGKOK: The tourism sector is almost certain to miss its lower target of 4 million Chinese arrivals, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) now projecting 3.4-3.5 million tourists from the mainland this year, generating B190-196 billion. The target for Chinese arrivals next year is 8.2mn. The TAT initially set a target in February of 5-7mn Chinese arrivals this year.
Airports of Thailand to raise passenger service tax
Airports of Thailand to raise passenger service tax
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) will increase passenger service charges at six international airports including Phuket International Airport by B30 from April 1 next year to cover the operating costs of Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (Cupps).