Travel Guide

About Thailand – Where to Go & What to Do

Thailand will dazzle, intrigue and set your senses on fire, with or without a chili or 2. A tourist playground of chaotic cities, dense jungles, plus otherworldly karsts and crags reaching for the sky. There are endless oceans lapping silvery shorelines, crumbling remnants of ages past, golden Buddhas and saffron-robed monks. Thailand is where you can be a glutton at a feast of sights, smells and sounds. Best time to go: It has been alluded that Thailand has 3 seasons:

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Why You Need to Visit Thailand – Best Things That Make Thailand Special

Moving to a completely different continent can seem daunting, but when it comes to Thailand, the culture and beauty of this Southeast Asian country will make you feel right at home. From the busy streets of Bangkok to the stunning beaches of Koh Phi Phi, Thailand is full of unique experiences waiting to be had. We guarantee you’ll leave your worries at the door and be swept away by everything this country offers. Here are a few of the best

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Tips to Remember While Traveling to Thailand for the First Time

Thailand’s picturesque coastline and tropical islands draw millions of tourists every year. The tantalizing Thai food, the rich culture, and the postcard-perfect scenery are why Thailand consistently ranks as one of the most popular travel destinations in the world! Whether you visit a temple in Chiang Mai, enjoy a luxury beach resort in Koh Samui, or explore the bustling city streets of Bangkok, you’ll be in awe of all that this Southeast Asian country has to offer. But if you’re

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The Top 15 Beaches in Thailand: Insider’s Guide to the Best Spots

If you’re looking for the perfect beach vacation, look no further than Thailand! This southeast Asian country is home to some of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in the world. From crystal-clear waters to soft white sand, these beaches are sure to please. In this blog post, we will provide an insider’s guide to the top 15 beaches in Thailand. So pack your swimsuit and sunscreen, and get ready for a vacation of a lifetime! Maya Bay The first

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Exhibition Celebrating HM Queen Sirikit’s Birthday Opens In Bangkok

The exhibition will run until August 15. The opening ceremony, held at 5 pm on Tuesday, was presided over by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda, Culture Minister Itthiphol Khunpluem, Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong, and Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. “With Love for the Nation” is an interactive exhibition divided into five “rooms”: Room 1: The concepts of land, water, and forests that are behind royal projects Room

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2022 Taiwan-Thailand Joint Online-Shopping Festival Starts Today!

Starting from August 5th, the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand are jointly holding the first Taiwan-Thailand Joint Online-Shopping Festival. Both Taiwan and Thailand hope that this cross-border sales promotion activity could help people in Taiwan and Thailand people knowing and buy more of each other’s featured products and raise the awareness of each other’s brands, as well as expand the e-commerce market. “Taiwan

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Thailand’s PM says tourist numbers to triple in 2023

A faster-than-expected rebound in international visitors is putting Thailand’s economy on course to return to pre-pandemic growth by next year, according to the prime minister. The economy will expand by 4.2% in 2023, on top of forecast growth of 3.3% this year, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told a press briefing after the weekly cabinet meeting. That would match the pace in both 2017 and 2018, which represent the highest over the past decade, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The

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Ambassador Tangulrat launches Thai food week in Nairobi

•The Thai Food Festival will be held from July 15 to July 23, 2022, at Thai Chi Restaurant in Sarova Stanley’s hotel •Tangulrat noted that Thai food is special for people in many different ways, despite this, all the dishes share a rainbow of flavors. Thailand Ambassador Sasirit Tangulrat during an interview with the Star at the Royal Thai Embassy office on July 5 Image: MOSES MWANGI Thailand’s Ambassador to Kenya Sasirit Tangulrat officially launched ‘Thai food week’ at Sarova Stanley

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Thailand Appears Twice In List Of World’s 20 Most Beautiful Beaches

The UK’s Daily Star newspaper analyzed Instagram posts and Google articles on beaches containing the word “beautiful” to reveal the top 20 most beautiful beaches in the world. Satun’s Sunrise Beach and Krabi’s Maya Bay were ranked 6th and 12th, respectively. The top three beaches on the list were Venice Beach (Los Angeles), Australia’s Byron Bay, and the Philippines’ El Nido. “The premier [Prayut Chan-o-cha] is pleased with the results, which demonstrate the confidence, popularity, and impact of Thailand’s natural

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Bangkok tops Agoda’s top 10 best summer getaways list

The other cities on the list include Jeju Island, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Bali, Manila, and Penang. BANGKOK – Bangkok has topped many lists before and its latest achievement is being named the best summer destination in a recent survey conducted by the online travel agency, Agoda. Pattaya City in Chonburi won eighth place in the list of top 10 summer destinations. The other cities on the list are Jeju Island, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Bali, Manila, and

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Thai Vietjet launches new route between Thailand and Japan

Budget airline Thai Vietjet has commenced services between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and Fukuoka Airport, located on the north shore of Japan’s Kyushu island. The route is the airline’s only service linking Thailand and Japan. The airline will operate the route three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays with an approximate flight duration of 5 hours and 30 minutes. The Bangkok to Fukuoka flight departs at 2.05 am and lands at 9.30 am. The Fukuoka to Bangkok route will

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Thailand ends almost all travel restrictions — but one key rule remains

Travelers wondering what it’s like to visit Thailand now may be interested to know the country is “allowing almost everything” again. That’s according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the governmental entity responsible for promoting tourism in the country. Masks are no longer required, and the country’s color-coded system — which placed limits that vary by province on dining activities, gatherings, and travel — is also a thing of the past, according to TAT. It’s also far easier to

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Thailand expects tourism revenue of up to 2.38 trillion baht in 2023

BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism industry hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic is set to generate revenue up to 2.38 trillion baht in 2023. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said in a best-case scenario, Thailand is expected to generate revenue of 1.5 trillion baht from international visitors and 880 billion baht from domestic tourism. “We are targeting a smaller number of tourist arrivals next year compared to the pre-Covid-19 level in 2019. We aim to lure high-spending visitors and

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A Guide to Tipping in Thailand

How much is appropriate in Thailand or should you tip at all? There is no rule of thumb although tipping is not common amongst Thais whilst it remains reasonably common with some westerners, but certainly not all. Americans almost tip by habit. Tipping in Thailand is not mandatory but will always be welcomed with a ‘wai’ and a smile. Our ‘recommendations’ are by no means the rule. And your discretion should be advised at all times when you have your

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