Archive for the ‘Thailand’ Category
Thailand celebrates the Thai New Year of Songkran, April 10 – 15, 2010
Songkran, or Thai New Year, is perhaps the most festive time of the year throughout Thailand. From April 10-15, Thai people return to their familial homes and the entire country captures the imagination of travelers with a mix of solemn tradition and raucous fun, which culminates in the splashing of water on friends and [...]
March 16, 2010
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Political developments in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand issued the following information as of March 14, 2010, 1400 hours Bangkok time on the political development in Thailand relative the anti-government rallies as announced by the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) that are being staged from March 12-14, 2010.В The protest has been peaceful. The rally on Sunday, [...]
March 15, 2010
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Marshall Cavendish publishes the groundbreaking Buddhist Temples of Thailand
SINGAPORE – Marshall Cavendish International Asia, a leading regional publisher, launches the groundbreaking Buddhist Temples of Thailand: A Visual Journey Through Thailand’s 40 Most Historic Wats – the first illustrated title to cover the key temples in all of the kingdom’s regions.
March 2, 2010
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Decreasing water levels in Mekong River force companies to cancel trips
By Reinhardt Hohler, eTN | February, 2010
According to a most surprised announcement on February 13, 2010, Maekhong Cruise Services (Thailand) Company suspended its services with the popular Luang Say boat until further notice. The Luang Say cruise ship operated on a regular basis on the Mekong River between Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai Province (Thailand) [...]
February 18, 2010
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Indian families to enjoy Chiang Mai holiday in Thailand
By Margaret Bhadungzong/etn | January, 2010
Recently, I met with Mr. Anand Sandil, the managing director of Fun Holidays Instant Reservations based in Ahmedabad, who was staying in the Shangri La Chiang Mai Hotel during his private visit to northern Thailand.
January 22, 2010
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Bangkok rolls out bicycles for tourists
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has dusted off a plan for bicycles to be made available for tourists to enjoy Rattanakosin Island on two wheels.В BMA Deputy Governor Taya Teepsuwan yesterday said the project was aimed at visitors who enjoy cycling to historical sites and cultural venues.
January 20, 2010
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Thailand is named “The Golf destination of the Year” in Asia
Golf and travel industry experts have singled out Thailand as Asia’s premier golf and holiday destination. Thailand was named “Golf Destination of the Year” for Asia & Australasia by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), at the International Golf Travel Market conference and trade show in Malaga, Spain, in November 2009.
January 13, 2010
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Bangkok Film Festival 2009 to reflect era of change
The 7th Bangkok International Film Festival 2009, due to be held in the Thai capital between September 24-30, 2009, will assume a strongly social and regional thematic focus with films that exemplify today’s era of change.
October 1, 2009
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Voluntourism Opportunities in Thailand by North by Northeast
For those wanting to make an exceptionally strong environmental and social impact, a great way to experience Thailand is through a voluntourism program. North by North East, a Thailand- and Laos-based tour operator, offers special voluntourism opportunities in southern Thailand (along with other exciting adventures and leisure travel experiences), connecting local communities with guests [...]
September 16, 2009
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Enter the Ultimate Thailand Explorers competition: Get a free trip to Thailand and chance to win over $15,000 in cash and prizes
The Tourism Authority of Thailand invites travelers from around the world to apply to become contestants in the Ultimate Thailand Explorers competition, an exciting concept in integrated online travel marketing.
September 4, 2009
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