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“Sea, Sun, Fun & Flying” at Cha-Am International Kite Festival 2014

Cha-Am, Phetchaburi, 6 March, 2014 – The skies over lovely Cha-Am Beach will be painted with a myriad of colours at this year’s International Kite Festival when thousands of kites, in a variety of forms and structures take flight from 8-9 March, 2014. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, TAT Governor, said, “This is

Thailand’s Island Gems voted among the world’s best by TripAdvisor travellers

Bangkok, 5 March, 2014 – Some of Thailand’s most pristine islands have once again been acclaimed by international visitors who recently voted them among the world’s best. In the latest international poll for TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travellers’ Choice Awards, Ko Tao in the southern coastal region of Thailand was named the

Bangkok back in business as main roads in shopping & entertainment districts re-open

Bangkok, 4 March, 2014 - A sense of normality has returned to the major streets and shopping districts of Bangkok after anti-government demonstrators, the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), decided to scale back their protests as of 3 March, 2014. The temporary rally camps at the intersections of Bangkok’s shopping

TAT kicks off “Thailand Extreme Makeover” campaign to promote medical tourism

Bangkok, 3 March 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has kicked off its new digital marketing campaign, “Thailand Extreme Makeover” to promote the kingdom as a centre of medical tourism. Tourists from all over the world are invited to join a “reality-type” contest in which the selected contestants undergo

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Bangkok’s Nahm restaurant takes top honours at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards

Bangkok, 27 February, 2014 - Nahm restaurant in Bangkok has secured the coveted No.1 spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards in Singapore. As well as earning the title The S.Pellegrino Asia’s Best Restaurant, it was also named The S. Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Thailand. Organised by William Reed Business Media,

TAT eyes high-end travellers attending Bangkok’s Money Expo

Bangkok, 26 February, 2014 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is looking to interest high-end travellers attending Bangkok’s annual Money Expo in some of the country’s best travel destinations and tourism products. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said, “Although this is not a travel

Emerging resort island Ko Lipe receives medical assistance

Songkhla/Satun, 26 February, 2014 - The Southern Andaman Medical Clinic and Bangkok Hat Yai Hospital recently joined forces to provide emergency transportation and medical escort services for any tourists or patients who need to be transported from the island to the mainland hospital for professional medical treatment. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor

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Leading Thai tourism group opens a hospitality college ahead of AEC

Bangkok, 25 February, 2014 – The Regent Group, a leading Thai hotel and hospitality management company with more than 30 years of experience in the sector, recently announced the opening of the Regent Cha-Am Hospitality School (RHS) to meet the increasing demand for skilled personnel in South East Asia’s hotel

Protecting the traditions of Muay Thai at the 10th World Wai Kru Ceremony

Bangkok, 21 February, 2014 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Professional Boxing Association of Thailand are preparing to stage the 10th Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony to showcase some of the sacred rituals of Thai boxing – a martial art that has kicked itself into the world’s

Over 6,000 Chinese visitors will be in Bangkok and Pattaya for Annual Conference

Bangkok – 21 February, 2014: In a huge show of confidence in Thailand, more than 6,000 Chinese visitors from Joymain International Development Group Inc. will attend the annual convention and incentive travel event organised by the East Shanghai International Travel Service and Golden Star (International) Group Ltd. The event will

Thai Tourism Industry News >

Snatchers by Sideways 2 photography exhibition

Bangkok, 5 March 2014 – Snatchers by Sideways 2 photography exhibition will be held from 8 March to 6 April, 2014 at CHOMP...[read more]

Outrigger Resorts Thailand has March Magic

Phuket, 5 March 2014 - Three Outrigger resorts in Thailand are offering special March Magic promotion from now until 31 March, 2014. The Outrigger...[read more]

Come 2 Pay 1 promotions at VIE Hotel Bangkok

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Bangkok, 5 March, 2014 - VIE Hotel Bangkok is reintroducing its flagship all-day dining restaurant on the 11th floor with a new name...[read more]

Galangal Cuisine at basil restaurant

Bangkok, 5 March, 2014 – basil, the Thai restaurant at Sheraton Grande Sukhumwit Hotel, is offering special menus made of galangal throughout the...[read more]

Awards & Honours >

Thailand’s world’s 5th best honeymoon locations

New York / Bangkok, 11 February, 2014 – Thailand is fifth in the world for people using the Internet to seek out a...[read more]

Four Thai cities ranked top 100 destinations

Four Thai Cities Ranked Top 100 City Destinations by Euromonitor International Bangkok – 5 February, 2014 Thailand’s political capital and commercial hub of Bangkok...[read more]

Thai resort awarded best hotel for romance

Thai Resort awarded World’s Best Hotel for Romance by TripAdvisor Bangkok, 3 February, 2014: The Place Luxury Boutique Villas, an elegant five-villa boutique property...[read more]

And the winner is THAILAND!

Thailand again voted most favourite country by Top Indian Travellers New Delhi, 3 December, 2013: For the third time in a row, Thailand was...[read more]

Travel Features >

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Trang Underwater Wedding ceremony 2014 – where couples take the plunge…into married bliss

Martial skills from the mists of Siamese history brought to life in a knockout show

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Sangkhlaburi – the cultural cross roads of Kanchanaburi

WFFT’s Mammoth Mission – Elephant Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Conservation

Creative Tourism in Thailand – An Introduction through Creative Villages

Bangkok: Getting a Feel for the Place

Travel Feature Contest Entries >

Welcome to Bangkok

I step out onto the sun beaten, wonky sidewalk. The heat smears my face like the indiscriminate opening of an oven door, and...[read more]

Why I left my heart there?

Just few words to describe all my feelings and inspirations Thailand gave me… Let me try to enclose a wonderful piece of my...[read more]

I love Bueang Si Fai

As I could remember, I always waited for the weekends because my mom usually took me to travel. I knew that many children...[read more]

Nong Nooch – An Unforgettable Experience

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My first trip to Thailand on Bankok-Pattaya package from India had me all excited and goose-pimply! Imagine travelling to this amazing country –...[read more]

Recommended Blogs >

Chiew Larn Dam, Surat Thani’s Hideaway

Suwida Boonyatistarn has posted a blog tited Chiew Larn Dam, Surat Thani’s Hideaway from the World on 19 February. 2014. She took the...[read more]

Richard Barrow’s trip to Sukhothai

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Richard Barrow has posted a blog on his trip to Sukhothai in February, 2014. The blog reads: "I spent three days exploring Sukhothai, which is...[read more]

Amy Clover Visits Chiang Mai

Tieland to Thailand dot com has posted a blog on "Amy Clover Visits Chiang Mai" in February, 2014. The blog reads: "Let’s start this post...[read more]

Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani, Thailand

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Tieland to Thailand dot com has posted a blog on "Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani, Thailand" in February, 2014. The blog reads: "In Northeast...[read more]

Photos of the Week >

Shows at Yaowarat Chinese New Year 2014 : If images are needed for online media, low resolution pictures can be instantly saved (click right on the image,...
Parades at Yaowarat Chinese New Year 2014 : If images are needed for online media, low resolution pictures can be instantly saved (click right on the image,...
Lion dances at Yaowarat Chinese New Year 2014 : If images are needed for online media, low resolution pictures can be instantly saved (click right on the image,...
Yaowarat Chinese New Year 2014, Bangkok : If images are needed for online media, low resolution pictures can be instantly saved (click right on the image,...
Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony 2014 : The 18th Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony, held from 10-12 February, 2014, saw 32 loving couples become man and wife...
Street food at Yaowarat : At night, Yaowarat road transform into a street food paradise. Anywhere you turn, there will always be a few...
Bangkok Chinatown at Yaowarat : Bangkok Chinatown is an old business centre, located in one of the oldest areas of the Thai capital, and...
Chinese temples at Yaowarat : There are as many as 22 Chinese temples on Yaowarat Road, some with a history of almost one hundred...
Bangkok Chinatown at Yaowarat : The Gateway Arch (“Soom Pratu Chalerm Prakiat” or also referred to as “Odeon Circle”) and the Temple of the...
Three Pagodas Pass at Sangkhlaburi : Though a small and sleepy rural town in the western Thai province of Kanchanaburi, Sangkhlaburi has always enchanted visitors...

Thailand Tourism Video >

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Mae Hong Son, The North of Thailand

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Events & Festivals >

, 2014

Annual Buddhist Ritual at Khao Khitchakut in Chanthaburi
January 31 (Friday) - March 31 (Monday)
Date: 31 Jan – 31 March 2014 Venue: Khao Khitchakut Mt, Makham district, Chanthaburi Throughout the two-month celebration, visitors are allowed to make a pilgrimage to pay homage to the sacred Buddha’s...

Prab Ho Monument Festival and Nong Khai Red Cross Fair 2014
5 (Wednesday) - 13 (Thursday)
Date: 5-13 March, 2014 Venue: in front of Prab Ho Monument, Nong Khai’s City Hall (old Building) The Prob Ho Monument Festival and Red Cross Fair 2014 will take place from 5...

5th Seub San..See San..Lai Sen Benjarong Don Kai Dee
14 (Friday) - 16 (Sunday)
Date: 14-16 March 2014 Venue: The Don Kai Dee Benjarong Village, Kratumbaen, Samut Sakhon Samut Sakhon province in cooperation with the local authorities and Don Kai Dee community is organising the 5th...