Expats as tourists in their own country, Thailand!
The Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to increase domestic tourism of expats living in Thailand. An attempt to do so is the organization of the Expat Travel Fair on 1 and 2 October in Bangkok.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects a significant influx of international tourists in the third quarter (Q3) of this year.
Hidden Treasures in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has come up with new plans to bring the lesser-known areas of Thailand more to the attention of the travel industry. For example, the TAT has designated a number of areas that are worth visiting for their well-preserved culture, fantastic nature reserves and historical values.
Thailand wants largest online photo album in the world
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new social media campaign in partnership with Google+ to create the world's largest online photo album. The photo album mainly contains photos of tourist attractions and Thai traditions.
Lifestyle Thailand App renewed
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has given its Lifestyle Thailand App a new look. The Lifestyle Thailand mobile App 2.0 offers travel information and offers from more than 300 tourism companies including accommodations, restaurants, attractions in Thailand, as well as special features such as a 360° visual tour of Thailand.
Agenda Loi Krathong Festival 2013: 10 – 20 November
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the Loi Krathong Festival 2013 will take place between November 10 and 20 in the following tourist destinations: Bangkok, Sukhothai, Tak, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram and Suphanburi.
New record: 22 million tourists visited Thailand
More than 22 million tourists have visited Thailand in the past year, according to the Bangkok Post. That is an increase of almost 16% and therefore a new record for the Thai kingdom.
The Thai Perspective: Mae Lana (Video)
If you get the opportunity and want to see more of Thailand, you should also go to Isaan or the north of Thailand. Visit the countryside and see life in the villages.
Tourists get wrong information about flooding
The media abroad are creating confusion with their coverage of the floods. Many international tourists are unaware that only Don Mueang airport was flooded and not Suvarnabhumi.
TAT: Tourists need not worry
The Tourism Authority of Thailand reiterates today that there are no barriers for tourists in Thailand or who want to travel to Thailand. Although the situation in Central, North and Northeast Thailand is serious, there are no problems for tourists. In the south of Thailand (Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui and Koh Chang) nothing is wrong and tourists can enjoy a well-deserved holiday. Virtually all major tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang…
Fat Russians are welcome in Thailand
Russians who want to lose weight or seek plastic surgery and are still going to Korea are very welcome in Thailand. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is going to compete with Korea in collaboration with medical tour operators such as Bangkok Hospital. Thailand is also promoted as a honeymoon destination. According to the TAT, countries such as Russia, Poland and the Netherlands are potential growth markets. From other European countries, such as England, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Portugal and Spain, the …
TAT is going at it next year
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has big plans for next year to boost international tourism and therefore more money must be put on the table. The TAT asks the government for 2012 an amount of 8,4 billion baht, or 60 percent more than this year. Stimulating tourism is one of the policy plans of the Yingluck government. The TAT aims for 30 million foreign tourists, who are well …
'Hearing The Sunshine' – Amazing Thailand
“Hearing The Sunshine” is a film commissioned by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This short promotional film should emphasize the feeling that Thailand evokes among visitors to the country. For example, the expression Mai-Pen-Rai is also discussed.
Beautiful images, this is really tasty. Amazing Thailand!
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011
Bargain hunters beware! A huge shopping festival sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) kicks off on June 15. The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011, which lasts until August 15, aims to boost tourism during the low season. The sale will take place in seven tourist destinations in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Koh Samui. More than 15.000 Thai companies participate in the, now 13th, annual festival. Shopping centres, …
Buddhism and meditation
If you go to Thailand more often, live there, have a Thai boyfriend or girlfriend, or have any other connection to the country, then it is wise to immerse yourself somewhat in the culture and customs of the country. In short, you could say, you are going to submit to a kind of Thai integration course. For example, if you want to learn a little more about Buddhism, you can go to the Buddhist Mahachulalongkornrajvidalaya University …
Tourism Thailand 2011
At the beginning of March, the annual International Tourism Fair (ITB 2011) took place in Berlin, the largest event in the world in this field. Thailand was also traditionally present there and the Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) held a press conference to mark the opening. A speech was held on behalf of Mr. Vichai Srikwan, Chairman of the TAT Board of Directors, which included a number of interesting topics: “In 2010, the world slowly emerged from the valley of the…
Bangkok, filming location for 'The Hangover 2'
By Khun Peter Besides my passion for Thailand, I am also a movie buff. Not a week goes by without a number of newly released DVDs finding their way to my DVD recorder. One of my favorite movies is 'The Hangover'. I was therefore pleasantly surprised to read that the sequel to 'The Hangover' will largely take place in Bangkok. For those who haven't seen the first movie, 'The Hangover'...