Bihar School of Yoga
The Bihar School of Yoga is a modern school of Yoga founded by Swami Satyananda Saraswati in 1964. The Bihar School of Yoga imparts traditional yoga teachings to householders and sannyasins alike from across the globe. In addition to providing spiritual instruction to aspirants, the school also guides yoga projects…
TAT plans to extend visa stay for tourists to raise revenue
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is considering adopting some measures to maximize tourism revenue, including extending visitors’ visa stay, as this year’s earning is likely to be lower than targeted. TAT Governor Thawatchai Aranyik estimated that Thailand’s income from tourism this year will miss its 2.2-trillion-baht target, accumulating to…
Thailand has surpassed the United States in beachfront hotels and resorts
Thailand has surpassed the United States in the number of hotels truly set on its beaches, according to a survey of more than 11,000 hotels in 109 countries released on Friday. Thailand, a rising superstar in global tourism, has beaten the world’s most famous, traditional beach destinations including Spain, Mexico,…
SpiceJet offers Kolkata-Bangkok flights for Rs 2,999
SpiceJet said it will start a new flight, Kolkata to Bangkok, starting Sep 25, and will price it as just Rs 2,999 in the initial period. SpiceJet used to have flights to Bangkok from Bengaluru and Pune. SpiceJet will be operating to Bangkok’s state-of-the-art Suvarnabhoomi airport from Kolkata. The price…
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…