Roads in Phuket Old Town to Close for New Sunday Walking Street
Phuket –
Some roads in Phuket Old Town will be temporarily closed every Sunday for a new walking street.
Our previous story:
The Chartered Walking Street will be launched next month in Phuket Old Town.
Now, our...
Press Release: Thailand Tourist Police launches ‘I Lert U’ mobile app for 24-hour assistance
The following is a press release from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The statements within are their own.
Bangkok, 8 July, 2022– The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to inform tourists they...
Thailand Prepares for the Biggest Songkran Festival Ever as a UNESCO World Heritage
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On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed an announcement made by the Thai Ministry of Culture on the World Songkran Festival in 76 provinces across Thailand starting from...
Foreign Tourists Injured When Minivan Overturns after Being Involved in Hit and Run Incident...
Patong –
Two foreign passengers were injured after a minivan was crashed into by a hit and run pickup truck before overturning on Patong Hill.
The Patong Police were notified of the accident on Thursday...
300-Baht Land Entry Fee for Thailand Tourists Expected to Take Effect in June
Thailand-
The 300-baht ‘land entry’ fee collection is expected to be officially take effect in June of this year.
Our previous stories:
Thailand is planning to collect a 300-baht ‘land entry fee’ on all foreign tourists under...
Viral Incident with Chinese Tourist at Bangkok Airport Causes Major Online Chatter
Bangkok —
An angry Chinese tourist tried to hit the tourist police at Don Mueang International Airport with a skateboard after he was not allowed to board a plane heading to China on Wednesday night,...
Thai Public Health Ministry to propose ‘Endemic Sandboxes’ initially on three tourist islands, including...
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The Thai Ministry of Public Health is planning to propose what they call 'Endemic Sandboxes' on three tourist islands, namely Koh Samui, Koh Chang, and Phuket, and allow the reopening of night entertainment...
Missing Bag with Passport Returned to American Tourist in Phuket
Phuket –
A bag with a passport and various credit and identification cards have been returned to an American tourist in Phuket on time just before leaving the country.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket...
Law Enforcement Officers Inspect Entertainment Venues in Patong
Patong –
Law enforcement officers inspected entertainment venues in Patong after complaints from concerned citizens of opening after the legal closing times.
A team of officers led by the Kathu District Chief Mr. Thitiwat Boonkit last...
Thailand Sees Increase in Tourism Spend Over Chinese New Year Period
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK, 8 February 2024 – Data from leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group has revealed that Thailand will see an increase of 44.3% in total trip expenditure for inbound bookings when comparing this year’s...
