Mae Kampong: a haven for eco-tourists
There are no jet skis for rent in Mae Kampong, but you can bike. There are no hotel rooms with flat screen and WiFi, but tourists stay with residents. Ecotourism has provided residents with a new source of income and awards.
Anyone who wants to visit the world-famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia will have to pay 1% more for an admission ticket as of February 85. A day ticket now costs $37 (was $20).
Thailand expects an increase in the number of foreign tourists
Thailand expects a significant increase in foreign tourism in 2017. According to the Kasikorn Reserach Center and the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting of the UTCC, the number of inbound tourists could rise to approximately 34 million (2016: 32,6 million). The visitors account for 1,76 trillion baht in revenue.
Pai is not Pai anymore
Only a few years ago there were only a few charming idyllically situated accommodations where you could spend the night for little money. You didn't go to Pai for real luxury, but for that blissful tranquility that the small town exuded.
Agenda: Vakantiebeurs 2017 from 11 to 15 January
Just a little while and then the annual travel spectacle will erupt again in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht; The Vakantiebeurs 11 will take place from 15 to 2017 January.
Dutch people think car rental abroad should be more transparent
Perhaps you have rented a car in Thailand, for example for a tour, excursion or day trip. Many Dutch people are then annoyed by unforeseen costs, such as compulsory insurance. Recent research by Sunny Cars shows that no fewer than 73 percent of the Dutch believe that car rental abroad should be more transparent.
Phu Thap Boek in Petchabun is too popular
If the mountain village of Phu Thap Boek in Petchabun province is on your list of beautiful places to visit in Thailand, then I advise you to delete the destination (for now).
Most souvenirs from Thailand go straight into the trash
Do you take a souvenir with you after your visit to Thailand for the home front? A nice gesture, but does it make sense? Many carefully selected and brought souvenirs are given a special destination: the trash can.
Mae Hong Son, the pearl of the North
About 925 kilometers north of Bangkok is the most northwestern place Mae Hong Son. For years an undeveloped area, the vast majority of which consists of mountains and forests.
Tourism in Thailand is booming. This year, 33,87 million tourists are expected to visit Thailand, which is 13,35 percent more than last year. The increase is mainly due to the growth in the number of Chinese tourists, but there are nevertheless concerns.
International tourism to Thailand continues to grow
International tourism is growing steadily. In the first five months of this year, 14,2 million foreign tourists arrived in Thailand (+12,5 percent year-on-year) bringing in 709 billion baht (+17,3 percent), according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects a significant influx of international tourists in the third quarter (Q3) of this year.
Ten percent more Dutch to Thailand
Thailand welcomed more than 6 million foreigners in January and February. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports says that this is an increase of 15,48 percent compared to a year earlier. In the same period, 10% more Dutch people also visited the 'Land of Smiles'.
Chinese continue to flood Thailand
According to the Bloomberg Institute, Thailand was a top destination for Chinese in 2015. This has even overtaken South Korea as the main destination for Chinese.
Bangkok in list 25 best destinations in the world
Travelers from the website TripAdvisor have chosen the 25 best destinations in the world, the Travelers' Choice Award 2016. The city of London has emerged as the winner. Bangkok is in a creditable 15th place. It is remarkable that Siem Reap in Cambodia scores better than Bangkok and is in 5th place.
Phuket wants more yachts and cruise ships
Phuket must become an international destination for yachts and cruise ships. The government is helping with this ambition by positioning Phuket as a world-class tourist destination. There is also a plan to develop international ocean routes to increase boat traffic to the peninsula, says Boon Yongsakul, president of Phuket Boat Lagoon Co.
Bangkok was well visited by the Dutch in 2015
Last year, the Dutch preferred to go to London. Berlin was in second place and the top three was closed by New York. The Thai capital Bangkok is also well visited by the Dutch and is in sixth place.