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Bangkok gets Southeast Asia’s biggest railway station

January 22, 20231005 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, 2023891 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, 2023188 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, 2022768 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...

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Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completes its opening

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November 28, 20221300 Views

On 26 November, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms. The finishing phase comprised elegant colonial-style rooms with balconies, including 32 inter-connecting pairs of rooms designed for families and small groups of friends. With the full opening of the resort in Koh Samui, Outrigger Thailand now has a total of three resorts operational in the region: at Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket. Outrigger Koh Samui’s ali-day dining restaurant, Mala Kitchen, and an additional courtyard swimming pool were also unveiled in the final phase. The 146 room and suite property now has two restaurants, a Coral Kids club, a games room, the Voyager 47 Club lounge, a fitness centre, three massage salas and four swimming pools, one ...

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Monkeys in central Thailand city mark their day with feast

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November 27, 2022218 Views

A meal fit for monkeys was served on Sunday at the annual Monkey Feast Festival in central Thailand. Amid the morning traffic, rows of monkey statues holding trays were lined up outside the compound of the Ancient Three Pagodas, while volunteers prepared food across the road for real monkeys — the symbol of Lopburi province, around 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of Bangkok. Throngs of macaque monkeys ran around, at times fighting with each other, while the crowds of visitors and locals grew. Monkeys enjoy fruit during monkey feast festival in Lopburi province, Thailand. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Chalida EKvitthayavechnukul) As the carefully prepared feast was brought toward the temple, the ravenous creatures began to pounce and were soon devouring the largely vegetaria...

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Discover two most unique festivals in Chiang Mai with Airbnb this November

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November 2, 20221194 Views

Thailand is rightly known for its stunning beaches, scenic natural landscapes, delicious cuisines, and captivating cultural traditions. As the temperatures cool this year end, point your travel compass north to the picturesque city of Chiang Mai. Known as the ‘Rose of the North’, the city is renowned for its rich Lanna heritage, abundance of nature and ancient temples, and flourishing creative arts community. It is also home to two of Thailand’s most unique festivals taking place this November - Loy Krathong and Yee Peng. Loy Krathong - The Festival of Light Loy Krathong, The Festival of Light, marks the end of Thailand’s rainy season. It originated in the ancient Sukhothai Kingdom around 800 years ago and while not a religious festival, Thais celebrate the water goddess Phra...

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Top class sustainable wellness at Riverside Bangkok

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November 2, 2022953 Views

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort ropes in BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort announces the opening of the BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat in a forward-looking initiative that is set to strengthen Thailand’s position as a wellness tourism leader. Located on the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river amidst 11 acres of lush tropical gardens, Anantara Riverside offers urban serenity twinned with authentic discoveries, and a preventative healthcare centre that offers a wide range of wellness, aesthetic, and health screenings. Here guests feel connected to nature when receiving counselling and medical services from a team of BDMS Wellness Clinic professionals. The BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat at Anantara Riverside is part of the award-winning Bangkok Dusit ...

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Picture Perfect Indian weddings at Khao Lak

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November 1, 2022431 Views

There is no shortage of reasons why Avani+ Khao Lak Resort makes the ideal destination wedding choice. This exotic, tropical locale offers a plethora of venues for hosting your special day. Weddings are all about love, memories and shared happiness, but they also require a lot of logistical fine tuning for perfect dreaminess to be achieved. Most bridal couples want their day to be as special as possible for themselves as well as for the family and friends they share it with. With a diversity of landscapes from ballroom to beach, and unforgettable scenery; a wedding or honeymoon at Avani+ Khao Lak is simply irresistible. From its elegant ballroom catering for up to 350 people for a sit-down-dinner to other swoon-worthy venues one has its pick of places to celebrate. Stage an inti...

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6.6 lakh Indians have visited Thailand this year so far

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October 29, 2022584 Views

Thailand recorded 7.35 million foreign tourist arrivals from Jan. 1 to Oct. 26, as the vital sector picks up following an easing of coronavirus restrictions, the Tourism Authority of Thailand said. The top five source markets were Malaysia with 1.25 million arrivals, India with 661,751, Laos with 538,789, Cambodia with 373,811, and Singapore with 365,593, the TAT said in a statement dated Friday. A revival of tourism is a key driver of growth in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, and the finance ministry on Friday predicted 10.3 million foreign tourist arrivals this year and 21.5 million in 2023. That compared with only 428,000 foreign visitors last year, and nearly 40 million in pre-pandemic 2019. (Reuters) ...