TAT India and Thai AirAsia promote Thailand as Indian wedding destination
Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) New Delhi and Mumbai offices, in collaboration with Thai Air Asia, recently conducted a 6-day study tour to Thailand for 11 wedding planners/organisers from various parts of India. The wedding planners were invited to Bangkok, Hua Hin and Phuket to inspect and experience some hotel…
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011 (June 15 – August 15)
Date: 15 June – 15 August, 2011 Venue: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai (Songkhla), Phuket, Pattaya (Chonburi), Hua Hin (Phachupkirikan), Samui (Surat Thani) Activities: The shopping centers, hotels, restaurants and touring attractions join this event all over Thailand. It’s a treat for shopaholics as tons of quality stuff is turned…
5 minute short film competition (2-29 July 2011)
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is inviting Thai youths to enter a 5 minute short film in the competition to raise the awareness of sustainable and eco-friendly tourism in Thailand. Mr. Surapol Sawetsenee, Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Governor, said this event would focus on encouraging young people to travel sensibly….
Wad Pho Temple wins UNESCO Memory of the World Award
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimolmangkhlaram Rajawaramahaviharn or Wat Pho will celebrate for nine days and nine nights after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has registered its epigraphic archives as Memory of the World documentary heritage. Speaking at a press conference, Assistant Abbot Phra Rajavethee announced that the…
Thailand to host IOI for the First time (22 to 29 July 2011)
Thailand will play host to the 23rd International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2011) from 22 to 29 July 2011 in Pattaya city, according to the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST). IPST Director Pornpun Waitayangkoon said it is the first time for Thailand to host the…
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011 (June 15 – August 15)
Date: 15 June – 15 August, 2011 Venue: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai (Songkhla), Phuket, Pattaya (Chonburi), Hua Hin (Phachupkirikan), Samui (Surat Thani) Activities: The shopping centers, hotels, restaurants and touring attractions join this event all over Thailand. It’s a treat for shopaholics as tons of quality stuff is turned…
Thailand’s Best Friends 2011 (during June 22-24)
The Ministry of Commerce is prepared to organize the Thailand’s Best Friends 2011 during 22-24 June with confidence the event will help accelerate Thai exports this year. Director-General of the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) Nantawan Sakuntanak stated that the Thailand’s Best Friends was set to be held for the…
Moviemov-Italian Film Festival 2011 in full swing
The Moviemov-Italian Film Festival 2011 has already kicked off with 15 quality films being put on screen free of charge until 12 June 2011 at SFX Cinema Emporium in Bangkok. The festival is organised as part of the celebrations on 150 years of Italian unification. The 15 selected films reflect…
Thailand ready to hold BOI Fair 2011 this November
Thailand is now prepared to organize this year’s BOI Fair during 10-25 November in honor of His Majesty the King while over 30 private companies have confirmed their participation. According to Mr Jesada Sornsuek, Director of the Coordination Center for the BOI Fair under the Board of Investment (BOI), the…
National Rice and Farmers Day to be celebrated 3-6 June
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will arrange a fair to observe the National Rice and Farmers Day in order to honour Thai farmers from 3 to 6 June 2011 at the Department of Rice. According to Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Cooperatives Chalermporn Phirunsarn, the event will feature exhibitions…