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Doi Inthanon Dips Below Zero

06 Dec, 2019

Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Chiang Mai province, has reported sub-zero temperatures as winter intensified.

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400 People Evacuated From Hotel Blaze In Pattaya

06 Dec, 2019

Some 400 people were evacuated after a fire broke out at a Holiday Inn Hotel in Pattaya in the early hours of Friday (December 6), but no casualties were reported.

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Bangkok 20th On Expat City List

06 Dec, 2019

Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore take top four spots worldwide in 82-city survey by InterNations

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U-Tapao Opens Second Passenger Terminal

05 Dec, 2019

The U-Tapao International Airport officially opened its second passenger terminal on Wednesday (December 4) and is planning to expand passenger capacity from over 2 million people a year to 5 million people within five years.

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Hilton Grows Thailand Footprint With Second Pattaya Property

04 Dec, 2019

The Hilton Garden Inn brand will be making its entry into Pattaya through a management agreement with Honour Hotel and Retail.

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Vietjet To Fly To Pattaya

04 Dec, 2019

SINGAPORE, 4 December 2019: Vietjet will start daily flights to Pattaya from its Ho Chi Minh City base effective 23 December.

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Steady Wind, Close Finishes Start Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Of Ten Races

03 Dec, 2019

Phuket - Good, steady wind and some very close racing helped get the 33rd edition of the annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta off to an exciting start today (December 2).

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THAI Postpones Flights To Manila As Typhoon Kammuri Nears

03 Dec, 2019

Thai Airways International (THAI) announced on Tuesday (December 2) that it would cancel or postone flights to Manila following the decision to close Manila Airport today (December 3) from 11am to 11pm local time due to the approach of Typhoon Kammuri.

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Bangkok’s Tourist Attractions Are Just A Short Subway Ride Away

28 Nov, 2019

Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) are encouraging residents and tourists to visit various attractions near four MRT stations including China Town, temples, palaces and shopping areas.

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Silom, Khao San, Yaowarat Roads To Become 'walking Streets'

28 Nov, 2019

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to turn Silom, Yaowarat and Khao San roads into pedestrian-only zones on certain hours next month, as a part of its bid to boost tourist numbers and the local economy.

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Nakhon Sawan Becomes Hotspot With Attractions

28 Nov, 2019

Man-made and cultural attractions are the focus for Nakhon Sawan province to reach 5 billion baht in tourism revenue with 2 million visitors by 2021.

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Banyan Tree Sinks Roots In Krabi

27 Nov, 2019

KRABI, Thailand, 27 November 2019: Singapore-based Banyan Tree Holdings confirmed this week it would take on the management of a new resort in Krabi by April 2020.

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Phitsanulok Seeking To Rebrand Image

27 Nov, 2019

Phitsanulok wants to transcend its reputation as the gateway province of the North, offering new tourism products to extend tourists' length of stay.

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Online Short Cut To Beat VoA Visa Queues

25 Nov, 2019

BANGKOK, 25 November 2019: In a move to cut queues at Thailand’s gateway airports, during the upcoming peak season the Tourism Authority of Thailand is recommending visitors, who are eligible for a visa-on-arrival, to go online to obtain an e-visa.

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Thailand Set To Welcome 39 Million Tourists

25 Nov, 2019

BANGKOK, 25 November 2019: With just two months to the end of the year, Thailand is now set to score more than 39 million arrivals by the end of the year, based on the current performance for January to October.

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Swiss Dominate Laguna Phuket Triathlon

25 Nov, 2019

Stellar performances by Switzerland’s Ruedi Wild and Imogen Simmonds delivered them the glory at the 26th Laguna Phuket Triathlon on Sunday (November 24), Wild in the overall standings and Simmonds in the women’s field.

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River Kwai Bridge Festival Opens

25 Nov, 2019

The annual River Kwai Bridge Festival and the Red Cross Fair was opened on Saturday and will run until Dec 2.

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Flowered Up In Pha Taem

22 Nov, 2019

Pha Taem is Ubon Ratchathani's most famous national park. However, not as much known is the fact that the best time to visit this natural wonderland of the northeastern province is now.

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Sunflowers Boost Suphan Buri Tourism

22 Nov, 2019

Tourists are flocking to the field of blossoming sunflowers in Rai Wannakit Sampan, U Thong District, Suphan Buri, turning it into a new landmark of the province.

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Lake Of Red Lotus In Phayao Beckons Tourists

20 Nov, 2019

Red lotus has begun blooming beautifully on 100 rai of Ing Wang lake in Phayao. The lotus, which had failed to blossom for years due to drought, has now unexpectedly bloomed, lending Phayao a lively, picturesque look again.

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Thai Resort Prices Starting To Squeeze Europeans

18 Nov, 2019

A holiday in a popular beach resort in Thailand now costs as much or more than one in Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Egypt, which is making it harder to attract Europeans to the country, according to a global travel website.

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Govt Unveils 'one-stop Shop' App

14 Nov, 2019

A new mobile phone application that was designed to be a one-stop shop for tourists planning to visit Thailand was unveiled on Wednesday.

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Budget Airlines Ask For Fuel Tax Cut

14 Nov, 2019

Five major budget airlines have requested that the Finance Ministry reduce the excise tax on jet fuel because carriers are floundering as tourism sags, costs surge and the baht strengthens.

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National Parks Are For Everyone

13 Nov, 2019

The year-end long holidays are just a couple of weeks away. Surely, when the much-awaited period arrives, tens of thousands of vacationers will be headed to many of the more than 150 national parks across the Kingdom.

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THAI Sell One Pass One Price

13 Nov, 2019

Thai Airways International is offering a One Pass One Price Value Card Package for four economy class fares to destinations in the Mekong region

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‘ICONSIAM Chao Phraya River Of Glory’ At The World-Icon Landmark

12 Nov, 2019

ICONSIAM hosts world-class entertainment and cultural shows, including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse appearing for the first time ever in traditional Thai costume.

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Samui Elephant Sanctuary Wins Award

12 Nov, 2019

Samui Elephant Sanctuary (SES) is this year’s winner of the ‘Responsible Thailand’ award in the category of Animal Welfare for its work rescuing and rehabilitating elephants in Thailand.

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Chiang Mai Subdistrict To Release 8,600 Lanterns During Yi Peng Festival

11 Nov, 2019

The Choeng Doi subdistrict municipality in Chiang Mai province will continue to hold the Loy Krathong and Yi Peng lantern festival from November 10-12, as the area does not come under prohibited zones due to flight services, the top official for the area said.

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Sunny Blooms Draw Fans To Lopburi, Mae Hong Son

11 Nov, 2019

Tourists are drawn by the blossoming sunflowers in Lopburi's Chong Sarika sub-district, Amphur Phatthana Nikhom. The flowers are in full bloom until the beginning of next year.

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Run For The Hills

08 Nov, 2019

With Thailand's scorching heat almost all year round, there's never been a better time to take a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city and meander through verdant fields in 20+C weather. Looking for a place to soak in winter breeze? We've got you covered. From the leafy northern province of Chiang Rai to mountainous Loei, Guru has collected eight blooming flower gardens and exciting winter markets, which are open only for the next couple of months.

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