Hua-Hin authorities conduct beach-cleaning efforts
Authorities from Hua-Hin Municipality have declared today as the “D-Day” to clean-up the beach areas at Hua-Hin. Vendors and food stall owners at Hua-Hin have started to gradually move out of the beach areas yesterday evening. They were also assisted by soldiers who helped pack up their belongings in order…
Clampdown on taxi drivers who refuse to accept passengers
The Land Transport Department in cooperation with the 11th Army Circle have started a clampdown on taxies in Bangkok to make sure that they use meters and do not reject passengers. Colonel Virat Wongchan, deputy commander of the 11th Army Circle, said Wednesday that the clampdown on taxi services was one…
Hotels.com Survey: Most Americans Would Vacation Without Staying Connected
Hotels.com reported that its new global survey found that only 35 percent of American travelers are unwilling to ditch their devices while on vacation. Hotels.com said travelers from Thailand were found to be the least prepared to give up their mobile technology, with a staggering 85 percent of Thai travelers…
Four announcements made in government gazette to better prepare for Ebola cases
The Ministry of Public Health has issued four announcements in the government gazette that are aimed at preventing any spread of Ebola in Thailand. Ministry permanent secretary, Dr. Narong Sahamethaphat, explained that the four announcements included the announcement making Ebola a hazardous disease, the announcement that any patient with Ebola…
Ayutthaya traffic police prepares to handle with upcoming traffic during 9-12 August
PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, 7 August 2014 (NNT), Over 100 Ayutthaya traffic police officers have prepared measures to handle the volume of traffic expected during the Mother’s Day holiday, from 9th to 12th August. It is expected that many mothers and children will undertake the 9 temples tour. The Deputy…
Special Price Guaranteed @ DusitD2 Baraquda Hotel Pattaya, Thailand
Situated in Central Pattaya, this modern hotel is within a 10 minute walk from the centre of Pattaya, and offers its guests a Jacuzzi and a steam bath as well as a restaurant. Some of the premium facilities at this stylish 5-star hotel include a poolside snack bar, a spa…
[Top Tourist Attractions in Bangkok] : Wat Pho
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram or “Wat Pho” was built in the 16th century and regarded as the royal temple of the reign of King Rama I, the temple is located very close to Grand Palace. It’s commonly known for 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha, the biggest Reclining Buddha in Bangkok and Thai…
[Top Tourist Attractions in Bangkok] : Khao San Road
“Khao San Road” is a small road located about a block from the Chao Phraya River at the northern side of Rattanakosin. It’s in Banglamphu area which has a lot of interesting temple and places for stay and eat. The word khao san itself means milled rice and is an attribution…
Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park is regarded as one of the most beautiful and well-managed national parks of India. Located amidst the picturesque surroundings of the towering Western Ghat Mountains on the Mysore-Ooty highway in Karnataka, Bandipur National Park covers an area of about 874.2 sq km and occupies a special place…
TAT plans to attract tourists from neighboring countries
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has plans to invest 124 million baht in strategic planning to attract foreign tourists from the ASEAN region. The plan is expected to generate over 1.3 billion baht in revenue. In 2015, the TAT plans to come up with marketing strategies in order to…