It goes without saying that Thailand is a beautiful country. More than 15 million tourists from all over the world visit Thailand to enjoy the sun, sea, beach, culture, food and hospitality.
Thailand, Once in a Lifetime (video)
Thailand, the land of the free and the smile. Those who like to travel will end up in Thailand sooner or later.
News from Thailand – September 26, 2012
From October 1, experts expect a fierce competition between Nok Air and Thai AirAsia with interesting discounts and other marketing tricks, from which passengers on domestic destinations will only benefit.
Southeast Asia popular with international tourists
Despite the economic crisis, international tourism continues to grow. By the end of this year, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expects that the record number of 1 billion tourists will be reached.
News from Thailand – August 17, 2012
Farmers are up to their necks in debt. On average, they owed 103.047 baht last year and that debt will increase to 130.000 this year, the university expects from the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
News from Thailand – July 29, 2012
Legalize gambling to increase tourism revenues and end illegal casinos in the country. Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman of the CP group and Thailand's richest man, makes this proposal in Forbes magazine.
Tourism from Europe is under pressure
Last year, tourism from Europe grew by 10 percent, this year the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would already be happy with 5 percent, but perhaps even that percentage is too optimistic when the euro crisis worsens and infects more countries.
Thailand concerned about tourist confidence
Authorities are deeply concerned about tourist confidence in Thailand and the country's international image as a tourist destination following the deaths of two Canadian sisters and an Australian woman.
The Thai army becomes a tourist attraction
Believe it or not, the military and the Treasury have signed an agreement to develop tourism activities at military bases. They even appointed a separate tourism officer, Major General Pawarit Jamsawangng.
For tourists, expats and pensioners in Thailand, there is only bad news from Europe. There is an economic crisis and even the 'Dutch abroad' feel that in their wallets.
Wonderful short ego video about touristic Thailand
In the series of beautiful videos of Thailand we managed to dig up another one. A very special one this time, because it is a so-called ego video.
The dreaded tsunami did not materialize
Two submarine earthquakes Wednesday afternoon off the coast of the city of Banda Aceh in Indonesia did not trigger a repeat of the 2004 tsunami.
Jaidee, a resort with a good (Dutch) heart
A Thai resort under Dutch management is nothing new. But it is less obvious that a young couple with two children takes over, renovates and reopens a resort.
Pattaya, stop this!
Several times I have written about contacts with the police. Mostly positive stories, on the one hand because they were just nice experiences, on the other hand as a counterweight to all the negative stories that throw you to death. But then the following happens.
Hotels face cancellations due to flooding
The hotels in the main tourist destinations in the South are experiencing cancellations.
Hotels rely on authorities in case of flooding
Three- to five-star hotels in central Bangkok have prepared for a possible flood with generators and water tanks, but boats to evacuate guests are missing. This is evident from a study by Bangkok Post among 24 hotels.
China Airlines: rebook or refund for flights until November 10
Where the Calamity Fund once again fails to do so with regard to organized trips booked with an ANVR member, China Airlines appears to be a lot more flexible as of today.