The first-ever Bollywood style Holi Festival will be celebrated in Thailand
This year, Thailand will be celebrating the renowned Hindu festival of Holi for the first time. Otherwise known as the festival of colors, it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the divine love of Radha and Krishna. The traditional observance involves smearing natural dyes on each other’s faces…
An incredible visit to India was the subject of a meeting held in the city
A remarkable India Tourism Event took place at the Rembrandt Hotel, with several renowned Thai Tour Operators and Companies in attendance. The Indian Embassy took steps to shed light on the various new travel locations in India. Ambassador Nagesh Singh expressed his delight, emphasizing that India has up to 40…
January Tourism Figures Confirm Over 2 Million Foreign Arrivals
Thailand’s tourism industry has continued to thrive, with the kingdom welcoming over 2 million international tourists in January. According to recent data, Thailand received a total of 2.14 million foreign visitors last month, which is a positive sign for the nation’s economy. The majority of these tourists reportedly came from…
Thailand Promotes 16 Festivals Globally to Boost Soft Power
The Ministry of Culture has announced that it will be promoting 16 distinctive festivals from across the country on the international stage, as part of the government’s Bio-Circular-Green economic model and a drive to promote Thailand’s five soft-power foundations of food, film, festival, fight, and fashion. These festivals are unique…
Tourism Authority Revises Up Target for Indian Arrivals to 2 Million in 2023
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised its target for Indian arrivals from 1.4 million to 2 million this year due to recent changes in COVID-19 regulations by the Indian government. The Department of Health and Family Welfare of India issued revised measures on February 9, scrapping pre-departure RT-PCR…
Thailand Beats 2022 Tourism Target With 11.15 Million Foreign Arrivals
In 2022, Thailand saw a significant increase in foreign visitors, with a total of 11.15 million people traveling to the kingdom. This was a significant jump from the previous year, when just 428,000 visitors were recorded due to pandemic-related travel restrictions. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism and…
TAT Outlines Plan to Raise Major Revenue in 2023
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released its 2023 strategic direction, launching its “Visit Thailand Year 2023” campaign to attract more tourists and boost the country’s revenue to up to 2.38 trillion baht. Despite global uncertainties, TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn is confident that this campaign will help stimulate the…
India ranks 5th in world’s cuisines list for 2022; Shahi Paneer among top-50 best ‘traditional’ dishes globally
Indian cuisine has ranked 5th in TasteAtlas’ World’s Best Cuisine Awards 2022, receiving 4.54 out of five-star ratings. The Bulgaria-based food website rated “garam masala, ghee, malai, butter garlic naan, keema and 460 more” the best-rated food in India. Italian cuisine topped the list of the world’s best cuisines, followed…
Scuffle Onboard Plane From Bangkok To Kolkata, Video Of Incident Shared Widely On Social Media
A few passengers onboard a Thai Smile Airways plane from Bangkok to Kolkata were reportedly involved in a scuffle earlier this week. A few passengers onboard a Thai Smile Airways plane from Bangkok to Kolkata were reportedly involved in a scuffle earlier this week. A video clip of the scuffle…
Thailand, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan to India to undergo mandatory RTPCR tests before departure
COVID19 Update International passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India to undergo mandatory RTPCR tests before departure and upload report on Air Suvidha portal from 1st January 2023 This is in addition to Random 2% tests of all International Passengers on their arrival…