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Sharks, tourists jostle for space around Thai destination island

March 29, 2023868 Views

On any given day in Thailand's Maya Bay, up to 40 blacktip reef sharks cruise in the cyan shallows while about 4,000 tourists visit its white-sand beach flanked by towering cliffs. Shark numbers have improved since almost every last one was driven from the bay by the influx of tour boats and tourists keen to see the uninhabited idyll that was made famous as the set of Leonardo Di Caprio's 2000 thriller "The Beach". The sharks returned after a tourism ban and the COVID-19 pandemic between 2018 and 2022 halted all visitors to the bay. Tourists watch a newborn blacktip reef shark at the beach of Maya Bay in Phi Phi Island National Park, on Phi Phi Leh Island, Krabi province, Thailand, February 24, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Authorities allowed limited tourism to resume in 2022, an...

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Wellness for whole family at Bangkok Riverside

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February 27, 2023858 Views

BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat – a world-class wellness centre from the award-winning Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) nestled amid the grounds of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort – has launched a new package specially designed to help families unwind and rebalance in a lush riverside setting while reconnecting with each other. Available for stays of three consecutive nights or longer, the new Family Wellness Package focuses on promoting mindfulness and connectedness through shared activities such as family yoga, Muay Thai classes and healing spa experiences for both parents and children, as well as fostering the spirit of adventure and discovery with guided canal excursions and hands-on cooking classes with Anantara’s master chefs. The package also ensures parents and child...

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Old English tradition in a new afternoon tea

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February 15, 20231133 Views

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has unveiled its new afternoon tea service, an ode to the English ritual of refinement and enjoyment, held daily in the gardens of the former British consulate on the banks of the Ping River. The ritual of afternoon tea began among the English aristocracy in the 1800s. It was a small indulgence, an occasion to look forward to, to dress up for, and to share with friends. Anantara Chiang Mai Resort’s new afternoon tea pays homage to the historic roots of the tradition. The setting could not be more ideal, on the verandah of what was Her Majesty’s consulate which dates back 100 years. Each detail of the experience has been carefully designed by Chef David Eldridge and team, beginning with the fine porcelain. It has been sourced from Wedgwood, official ...

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Thailand beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15 mln foreign arrivals

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January 24, 2023729 Views

Thailand received 11.15 million foreign visitors in 2022, a surge from just about 428,000 the previous year when broad pandemic-related travel curbs were in place, tourism ministry data showed on Tuesday. The figures, which beat the government's target, reflect a solid turnaround as Thailand tries to revive its vital tourism industry, which bore the brunt of its strict entry and quarantine policies during the pandemic. A Chinese tourist rides on an elephant in a jungle park ahead of Lunar New Year in Phuket, Thailand January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Silva In December, there were 2.24 million foreign tourists, compared with 230,497 in the same month a year earlier. Pre-pandemic 2019 saw a record of nearly 40 million foreign tourists for the full year. Malaysia, India and Sing...

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What is your Wellness Routine for this year!

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January 23, 2023833 Views

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort has some fantastic ideas Boost your sense of wellbeing with a beach getaway at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. There is something soothing about the beach. The sound of ocean waves breaking on the shore, the refreshing feel of saltwater on your skin, and the grounding sensation of sand beneath your toes. When coupled with a wellness retreat or fitness training camp your sense of wellbeing is amplified. From embracing the changes in womanhood to learning how to run effortlessly, Anantara Layan’s Wellness Retreats in 2023 are influenced by the resort’s beautiful coastal location and are designed to inspire guests to experience transformative wellness journeys. The resort even has special swimming camps and a new tennis programme planned for kids. Each ...

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China’s tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years

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January 22, 2023905 Views

Hitting the white sand beaches and eating mango sticky rice and seafood, Chinese tourists are returning to Thailand for their first trips abroad since China ended its strict COVID-19 curbs and reopened its borders. “Because of the pandemic, we hadn’t been out of China for three years,” said tourist and business owner Kiki Hu, 28, in Krabi on Thailand’s southwest coast. “Now that we can leave and come here for holiday. I feel so happy and emotional”. People gather at a Taoist temple to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Phuket, Thailand January 22, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Silva With China celebrating the Lunar New Year, Asia’s tourist hotspots have been bracing for the return of Chinese tourists, who spent $255 billion a year globally before the pandemic. Countries from Thailand to Japan...

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Bangkok gets Southeast Asia’s biggest railway station

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January 22, 2023985 Views

Thailand ushered in a new age of train travel as Southeast Asia’s biggest railway station officially began operations. The government says the huge, modern development on the edge of central Bangkok will bolster the country’s position as a regional hub and boost its economy. It’s officially called Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, a name bestowed by the king. But to most people it’s more likely to be known simply as Bang Sue Grand Station, after the part of Bangkok where it’s located. Passengers walk through the corridors of the massive Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) The cost of the new terminal, including the station, elevated train tracks and a connecting station for Bangkok’s mass transit system, i...

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Thai elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return

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January 21, 2023876 Views

An elephant camp in Thailand has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant showers, the owner said. Pang Chang Kamala Elephant Camp on the resort island of Phuket is also adding programmes such as elephant care due to a rise in bookings after the Lunar New Year, camp owner Wittaya Taweeros told Reuters. A Chinese tourist rides on an elephant in a jungle park ahead of Lunar New Year in Phuket, Thailand January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Silva "As the number of tourists has increased, we're ready to welcome them, also with our newly bought elephants," Wittaya said. With 25 elephants now, the camp can receive 300 tourists per day, up from 200, he added. Wittaya said he was confident that more t...

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Thailand makes proof of vaccination mandatoy for international travelers

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January 8, 2023187 Views

Thailand will require international travelers to show proof they are fully vaccinated for COVID before flying to Thailand, according to the country's aviation regulator, as it prepares for more tourists after China reopened its border on Sunday. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said in a statement on Saturday that starting early Monday, all foreign arrivals starting early on Monday must prove they are vaccinated or provide a letter certifying that they have recovered from COVID within six months. FILE PHOTO: Tourists visit Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, June 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) Unvaccinated travelers must show a medical certificate explaining why they have not received the vaccine. CAAT said airlines would be responsible for checking d...

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Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse

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December 28, 2022765 Views

Thailand is receiving an influx of Russian visitors, with data showing monthly arrivals doubling in November and up nearly seven times than September, far outpacing rises from other countries in the run-up to peak travel season. One of Asia's most popular travel destinations, Thailand is seeing a much-needed tourism boom, with 1.75 million visitors in November, quadruple the number received for the whole of last year when flights and foreign arrivals were limited by the pandemic. Thailand removed the last vestige of its tight COVID-19 entry policies in July to revive its collapsed tourism sector and since September, and arrivals from Russia have grown at a faster rate monthly than any other country, including those rising from low bases, according to official data. Russian touris...