Thailand is expected to receive more than 5.5 million tourists during the first three months of 2023.
A recent report from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports showed that Thailand received 5,578,721 foreign visitors between 1 January and 18 March 2023, bringing in about 215,052 million baht in income. Nevertheless, with the noticeable rise in visitors arriving in Thailand, there are now lengthy passenger lineups at the…
Highlighting Thailand’s influence through cultural and entertainment media as a form of “soft power”
The Cabinet has supported the plan to promote Thailand’s favorable image by presenting Thai culture in the form of “soft power” through entertainment media. Minister of Culture Itthiphol Kunplome said that the Ministry of Culture had been assigned by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet to study guidelines for the…
Krabi is star location in ABC’s “The Bachelor”
Picturesque southern Thai province featuring in the final two episodes, including the much anticipated finale, with streaming following on Hulu. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the southern province of Krabi is featuring in the final two episodes of season 27 of ABC’s hit reality…
5 Hidden Gems in Thailand You Should Visit
Do you plan to go on a trip and want to avoid crowds of people? Please take a look at these 5 hidden gems that you must visit in Thailand. And no matter where you are in Thailand, you can easily transfer money abroad via the DeeMoney Neo application. Our…
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…
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 to Screen For Marburg Virus at Points of Entry for Certain Travelers
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has instructed international disease control checkpoints to screen all arrivals from countries with confirmed cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) as a precautionary measure. The announcement follows the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting the first-ever MVD outbreak on February 13 in Equatorial Guinea. DDC…
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…
Power to Empower
By Dr. Manisha Bose My story is not of valor but about celebrating the ordinary and the mundane, of writing your narrative wherever life places you. Dr. Manisha Bose Doctorate of English Literature. Lecturer at Assumption University ( ABAC) I moved to Thailand as a ‘ trailing spouse ‘ a…
How Vanita Chawla Turned Her Dreams Into Reality
Vanita Chawla, the remarkable founder and CEO of V-Wake Up Co., Ltd., is an exceptionally youthful, dynamic, and motivated individual who has conquered difficulties and left her imprint in the realm of business. At just 36 years old, Vanita has effectively accomplished extraordinary accomplishments and is an amazing motivation to…