89% Indian travellers in favour of common ASEAN visa: Skyscanner survey
According to a survey conducted by global travel search site Skyscanner, 89 per cent of Indian travellers are in favour of a common visa to visit more than one country in the ASEAN region, similar to the Schengen visa that applies to the 26 countries of the European Union. The…
Asia tops charts for expat quality of life
Five out of the top 10 destinations in the 2013 Expat Explorer Experience league table, ranked by expats for quality of life, ease of setting up and integration, are in Asia. Thailand ranks first, with mainland China, Singapore, India and Taiwan making up third, sixth, seventh and eighth place respectively,…
Thailand Declared ‘Best Golf Destination’ at the Safari India National Tourism Awards 2013
Krabi Riviera Co Ltd, Southern Thailand’s leading provider of luxury holiday accommodation, is pleased to announce that Thailand has been named the ‘Best Golf Destination’ at the Safari India Tourism Awards. The award recognises Thailand’s world-class golf courses, modern facilities, and the efforts made to promote this increasingly popular sport….
TCEB conducts 2-city roadshow in India to promote its offerings
In a bid to further strengthen its presence in India, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) recently conducted roadshows in Chennai and Mumbai along with 14 industry partners. During the roadshows, TCEB highlighted its role as ‘Thailand’s MICE One Stop Service’ and introduced its ‘Mega Event Thailand Connect’ promotional campaign…
Vegetarian Festival 2013 kicks off nationwide!
Many people in Thailand, especially Thais of Chinese origin, are joining the celebration of the Vegetarian Festival which is being held until October 13. In observing the Vegetarian Festival, they consume meat-free meals and refrain from taking some vegetables with a strong smell. They also dress in white and pay…
Wat Pho voted in top ten list of Asia’s most unique attractions
Wat Pho temple has been ranked eighth on the list of Asia’s most unique tourist attractions by users of TripAdvisor, one of the largest tourism and travelling website in the world, which boasts 44 million users. Phra Sudhidharmamuwat, the Deputy Abbot of Wat Pho, said he had been informed by…
Bangkok’s China Town busy for festive vegetarian season
Throngs of people are flocking to Bangkok’s China Town or “Yaowarat” street for the vegetarian festival. Leng Noei Yi Temple(วัดเล่งเน่ยยี่) on Charoen Krung road has been attracting a large number of visitors coming to pay homage to the vegetarian god “Gew Ong Hook Jo” (กิ่วอ๊องฮุกโจ้ว), who according to folklore legends…
Chiang Rai gets ready for tourist peak season
Tour operators in the northern province of Chiang Rai are upbeat and gearing up for the upcoming Thailand’s tourist peak season in the winter. Restaurants, resorts and other tourist related business at Phu Chee Fah, one of scenic tourist attractions in the northernmost province, have begun to refurbish their places…
Book Directly with Centre Point Hotel Chidlom and Get Best Possible Rates
Centre Point Hotel Chidlom, the travellers recommended finest hotel in Central Bangkok is promising customers of the best possible rates if they book rooms directly from the hotel’s website. Located at one of the prominent locations of Central Bangkok, Centre Point Hotel Chidlom is popular for the finest accommodation it…
Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort, Thailand from $69
Rated Very Good, 8.2! Excellent service! Comfortable rooms! Good value! More breathtaking pictures, room details, guest reviews and booking at http://www.hotelbookingadvisor.com/Hotel/Pinnacle_Koh_Tao_Resort.htm Offering well-appointed rooms with flat-screen TVs, the Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort has its own beach. Rooms are air conditioned and include private balconies. The Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort has…