Malai Sakolviphak Award
One of Thailand’s most knowledgeable and experienced hoteliers, Eric Hallin, has been presented with the Malai Sakolviphak Award by the President of Skal International Bangkok.
China's outbound tourism
By Andrew J. Wood
SHANGHAI, China - It has taken almost no time, but it was anticipated by many - China has become the number one source market for many Southeast Asian countries including Thailand.
Bangkok Tourism
BANGKOK, Thailand - Bangkok City Hall will enforce new regulations starting Thursday to try to curb the influx and parking of buses and vans carrying sightseers to tourist destinations around the ...
Insights into Tourism Branding
By Anita Mendiratta, CNN Task Group/eTN
“Go there. Best food and safe to eat. You have water? Buy water. Souvenirs that way – silk, nice, nice price. But no pay full price. Bargaining good. I meet you here, two hours. Don’t ...
Thailand considers opening Tourist Court
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand may set up a Tourist Court to make fast delivery of justice to foreign tourists who would otherwise depart from this country before any lawsuits they have filed could ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok
SINGAPORE and McLean, VA – Hilton Worldwide celebrated a key milestone today in Asia Pacific with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, its 100th property in the region.
Thai Tourism
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand is being urged to explore new tourism routes to connect with neighbouring countries to respond to rising demand when more tourists visit the Asean region.
Thailand Travel Mart Plus The Greater Mekong Subregion: June 5-7
By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is ready to organize another travel extravaganza to restate Thailand’s stance as the regional hub for holiday business.
Visitors hurt in speedboat collision in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand - The alleged driver of a speedboat involved in a crash off Pattaya on Sunday that seriously injured many South Korean tourists has contacted police to arrange for his ...
multifaceted village design offers selection of treatments
BANGKOK, Thailand - Cense by Spa Cenvaree, the spa brand recently launched by Centara Hotels & Resorts for people in need of spa treatments but who may not have the time to spare for long ...
iPhone 'Tourist Buddy' app
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai Tourist Police are promoting the use of an app, Tourist Buddy, which is now available at the iTunes store.
Thailand Public Holidays
By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand
It's a great time to visit as Thai's prepare to celebrate their New Year – Songkran. It's an official public holiday, one of many at this time of year. Here are a few tips.
Thailand travel and tourism
By Ton Gerrits, Skal International Hua Hin & Cha Am
HUA HIN, Thailand - “Tourism in Thailand has a great future.
Pacific Asia Travel Association meets in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will organize the PATA Youth Forum, with the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – The Future of Tourism.” Hosted by the ...
New tourist kid on the block
By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand
What does mainland China's highest grossing film of 2012 have to do with a tourist boom in Thailand?
Beware of the Monkeys
BANGKOK, Thailand - Authorities have put up signs on popular beaches in Krabi province, warning tourists to be wary of ill-behaved, hungry monkeys, a Thai Rath report said on Tuesday.
Tourist Safety In Phuket
PHUKET, Thailand - The chief of police in Phuket, Thailand, has asked for help to reduce the number of serious crimes against visitors in the popular beach resort.
Tourists carrying illegal ivory can be arrested in Thailand
Foreigners visiting Thailand have been advised not to buy elephant tusks or any ivory products, even if it is something as small as an earring or a bracelet.
Russian tour operators investigated in Phuket
PHUKET, Thailand - Local tourism operators in Phuket are unhappy with competition posed by Russian rivals.
Thailand Bulletin For Friday, March 8
By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand
TODAY:
BKK Weather: 35C
Sunny
Euro:US 1.3082
Euro:Baht 39.03
US:Baht 29.83
SET Index: 1561
BANGKOK BRIEF:
Thailand Bulletin For Wednesday, March 6
By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand
TODAY:
BKK Weather: 33C
Sunny, warm
Euro:US 1.3060
Euro:Baht 38.87
US:Baht 29.77
SET Index: 1549
BANGKOK BRIEF:
Airline donates full amount of paper saved with 2,5M mobile boarding procedures
COLOGNE, Germany - Passengers of Lufthansa German Airlines who have checked in fully paperless via mobile boarding passes on their smart phones have helped to save paper equivalent to 2,5 million ...
Thailand Bulletin For Monday, March 4, 2013
By Andrew J. Wood, eTN Thailand
TODAY:
BKK Weather: 31C
Cloudy showers
Euro:US 1.3028
Euro:Baht 38.77
US:Baht 29.76
SET Index: 1540
BANGKOK BRIEF:
Phuket International Boat Show
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) celebrates its 10th anniversary as ‘Asia’s Favourite Boat Show’ returning to Thailand’s premier boating haven Royal Phuket ...
inaugural event at Dusit Thani Hotel
Skal International Thailand is pleased to announce that it will be celebrating the relaunch of the Pattaya and East Thailand club at a special event to be held at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Pattaya, ...
Voted best wedding destination
BANGKOK, Thailand - Every couple wants their wedding day to not only be memorable but also a reflection of their personalities and interests, making tailor-made destination weddings an ...
Promoting Thailand as surgical hub of Asia
The Medical Council and plastic surgeons yesterday urged the government to support their efforts to promote Thailand as a surgical hub of Asia, a move they believe could earn the Kingdom as much ...
Miss World in Thailand
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The Story Of Baitong and Boon
THAILAND - Georgetown University student, Phantila Phataraprasit, returned home to Thailand for the holidays and got right to work putting smiles on the faces of children in the remote hill-tribe ...
Marriott Signs Landmark Deal With TCC Hotels Group For Seven Hotels
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