India reacts to save INDIA as World Healrh Organisation declares #Pandemic #CoronaVirusUpdate
#CoronaVirusUpdate 1. All existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas, stand suspended till 15th April 2020. This will come into effect from 1200 GMT on 13th March 2020 at the port of departure. 2. Visa free travel facility granted to OCI card holders is kept in…
North East India comes to Thailand
2nd North East India Festival at Central World, Bangkok from 21-23 February 2020 Bangkok: February 4, 2020: The 2nd North East India Festival will be held at Central World, Bangkok from 21-23 February 2020. The festival will be aimed at promoting trade, tourism, cultural exchange and people-to-people contacts between the…
Indians No Longer Need A Visa To Visit Brazil
It’s time to blast ‘Brazil’ by the Vengaboys on repeat because Brazil has announced that Indians won’t require a visa to travel to Brazil. On Thursday, Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsanaro said that Chinese and Indian tourists won’t need a visa to gain access to the South American country. And…
Thailand projects US$105 billion tourism revenue in 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting 3.18 trillion baht (US$105 billion) in overall tourism revenue for Thailand in 2020, or a four per cent year-on-year increase. This includes 2.02 trillion baht from international tourists (up three per cent) and 1.16 trillion baht from domestic tourists (up five per…
How to use credit cards when travelling (and in Thailand)
This post is an excerpt of a longer article. Credit cards have become such a simple and integral part of shopping and life generally that it is now entirely possible to go for months and perhaps even years without touching a banknote. You can pay your bills, buy your groceries,…
Bangkok lights up Bang Rak, and Red Cross Fair
Some 40 illuminations and artworks have been installed in Bang Rak and Charoenkrung neighborhoods of Bangkok by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Time Out Bangkok magazine, attracting locals and visitors to come out and take photos at night. These beautiful light shows are installations for the Awakening Bangkok festival,…
Places to celebrate Loy Krathong Bangkok 2019 – The Thai “Festival of Light”
Coming Full Moon is no ordinary full moon – it brings with it… Thailand’s one of the most enchanting and 2nd most prominent annual festivals – Loy Krathong! Also known as the “Festival of Light” Loy Krathong is celebrated on the night of the full moon in the 12th month…
Big spending Indians – 5,800 baht a day – set to revolutionize Thai tourism!
Thai and English language media have reported over the weekend that the only way is up for Thai tourism when it comes to the burgeoning potential of the Indian market. Two million are expected to visit in 2019 – but that will rise to 14 million by the end of…
Gov’t unveils 100-baht domestic tour packages
Tourism promotion campaigns such as “Chim Shop Chai – Eat, Shop, Spend” have received good feedback from the general public, despite complaints on the complexity of registration. The government yesterday approved another campaign to promote domestic tourism at year’s end, with 100-baht tourism packages. Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul announced…
Thailand’s gone vegan????????️? for a week (until October 7)
Thailand’s gone vegan????????️? for a week(until October 7) again this year to mark their yearly vegetarian food festival in order to cleanse their mind body and soul and take a break from the regular meat eating 24/7. This 9-day vegetarian eating festival is gaining popularity with each passing year with more…