March 2024s festivals and events in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Phanom Rung Light Phenomenon, Bun Phawet, Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony, National Thai Elephant Day, and Pattaya Music Festival are among many amazing events taking place around Thailand this month.
March 2024 in Thailand...
Chonburi Gears Up to Attract Thai Tourists with “Travel Comfortably, Chonburi Style” Campaign
Chonburi —
Chonburi authorities are ramping up efforts to attract Thai tourists through a collaborative campaign titled "Travel Comfortably, Chonburi Style."
The initiative, organized in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and local tourism...
Pattaya Booms with Tourist Influx, Hotels Exceed 90% Occupancy
Pattaya —
Pattaya is experiencing a surge in tourism, with hotels exceeding 90% room occupancy driven by an influx of visitors from China, Russia, and India, alongside a rise in domestic tourism.
According to Mr. Sanphet...
Thailand Tourism Safety Measures Announced
PRESS RELEASE:
Puangpet Chunlaiad, Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, presided over a meeting with network partner agencies to integrate work between the public and private sectors in tourism.
The meeting reported various...
Proposal to Put Graphic Warning Labels on Alcohol in Thailand Leads to Strong Opposition
National—
On February 28th, 2024, Mr. Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, a Move Forward Party MP, and relevant agencies received a letter from Mr. Charoen Charoenchai and representatives from the alcoholic beverage industry protesting against a draft announcement...
Airports of Thailand Addresses Suvarnabhumi Queues with Upgrades
PRESS RELEASE:
Airports of Thailand (AOT) and immigration authorities are taking steps to address the issue of long passenger queues at Suvarnabhumi Airport, following complaints by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin about the slow processing times.
During...
Thailand and Kazakhstan to Strengthen Ties with Upcoming MoU
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand and Kazakhstan are on the verge of signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this April to broaden their bilateral relations, with a focus on enhancing trade, investment, and tourism.
Deputy Foreign Minister Jakkapong...
Thai Government Urged to Consider Long-Term Visa-Free Deal for India
PRESS RELEASE:
Tourism leaders in Thailand are calling for discussions on establishing a long-term visa-free travel arrangement with India, anticipating significant benefits as India is expected to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027.
The temporary...
Opinion: The Face of Jomtien is Changing and Not Everyone Agrees With It
Later this week, from March 1st, Jomtien Beach Road begins an ambitious beach area construction project from the Dongtan Beach police box to the Chaiyapreuk intersection which will see the street turn one way...
Bangkok Airways Reports Stellar Growth in 2023, Credits Chinese Visa Exemption and Strategic Moves
National—
On February 24th, 2024, Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, the President of Bangkok Airways Public Co., Ltd., publicly revealed a continuous recovery rate of the aviation industry in the 4th quarter of 2023, as a result...
