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Explore Thailand with 14 special trips on nine routes, riding Kiha 183 train

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is opening bookings from Monday for tourists on its special Kiha 183 tourism train, which will make 14 trips on nine routes, a senior official said on Sunday.

TAT to organise October festival to draw Chinese tourists to Thailand

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a month-long event titled ‘Nihao Festival’ from October 1-31 to lure Chinese tourists looking to holiday in Thailand during the Chinese National Day break, governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool said on Thursday.

True reports 50% surge in international tourists for Songkran

April 18, 2024

True Corporation unveiled insights into the Songkran festival through Mobility Data, providing an overview of mobile users' movements.

Sanam Luang Songkran reported to draw over 784,000

April 17, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Tuesday that the five-day Songkran celebrations at Sanam Luang in Bangkok proved to be a great success with more 784,000 people participating.

Foreign arrivals in Thailand surpass 10-million mark this year

April 16, 2024

Thailand welcomed 10,723,953 foreigners between January 1 and April 14, marking a 43% jump year on year, the Tourism and Sports Ministry announced on Monday.

Chiang Mai enjoys splashing fun amid 40°C heat

April 13, 2024

Locals and visitors to the northern province of Chiang Mai on Friday celebrated the Songkran Festival, the Thai traditional new year, by splashing water on one another around the Old Town area in Muang district amid scorching-hot temperatures of nearly 40 degrees Celsius.

Elephants join Songkran festivity at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden

April 13, 2024

An elephant show at Chonburi’s Nong Nooch Tropical Garden demonstrates the beauty of Thai tradition to mark the country’s traditional new year.

AI cameras to be used to detect pickpockets, criminals at Khao San Songkran party

April 10, 2024

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will join forces with police and employ AI cameras to detect and identify pickpockets and other criminals to protect Songkran revellers on Khao San Road.

NIA, South Korean tourism agency sign MoU on travel tech startup development

April 09, 2024

Thailand’s National Innovation Agency has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s tourism organisation to support development of travel tech innovations and to support travel tech startups.

Cabinet suspends filing of TM6 cards at 12 checkpoints until Oct 15

April 09, 2024

The Cabinet resolved on Tuesday to suspend the filing of TM6 arrival/departure cards at 12 land and sea checkpoints, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.

Disc golf course owner hopes his site will join Pattaya’s ‘soft power’ list

April 08, 2024

The owner of Pattaya’s first and only disc golf course is hoping this game becomes popular and grows into the seaside town’s soft power.

Tourism affected as Chiang Mai chokes on toxic PM dust

April 08, 2024

Songkran in Chiang Mai is unlikely to be as lively as expected. The fault lies with a surplus of PM 2.5 dust, which is having a negative effect on tourist confidence, especially among Thais.

Srettha visits Samui, promises 12bn baht cruise terminal approved this year

April 07, 2024

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday promised to have Cabinet approve approve a cruise-terminal project on Koh Samui with a projected investment value of 12.172 billion baht.

TAT offers prizes for VDOs on TikTok highlighting Thai Songkran traditions