Thailand Tourism News
British tourists found dead in Thailand
The bodies of two British tourists have been found dead on a beach in southern Thailand. Both are believed to have serious head wounds, with police beginning an investigation into the incident. The victims were found on the island of Koh Tao.
Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Phuket, Thailand
Qatar Airways will boost services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop flights to Phuket, effective October 26th, 2014. The airline currently serves the Doha – Phuket route daily via a linked service through the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.
Wattanavrangkul takes up Thai tourism post
Thailand is seeking a return to normality in the tourism sector after months of disruption caused by political unrest. A significant step has come with the appointment of Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul to the position of minister for tourism and sport earlier, with many Thais hoping she will be able to steady the ship.
Skal International shows its support for the Thai tourism industry
Skal International, the largest association of tourism professionals covering all branches of the industry, has decided to show its support for the Thai tourism industry by maintaining the meetings of its Executive Committee and International Skal Council in Bangkok at the end of this week.
BTN Reports: Thailand for weddings and culinary delights
In this edition of World Travel Radio presenter Phil Blizzard explores the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai and discovers the mouthwatering delights of Thailand by talking to Sanda Steppe from the world famous Blue Elephant Restaurant, whilst the programe starts with a focus on Thailand as a wedding destination.
Tourism stable as Thai army stages coup d’etat
The Royal Thai Army has announced a coup d’etat and taken over government. In a televised statement to the people earlier, the army chief said the military would restore order and enact political reforms after months of disagreement. Members of the interim cabinet, the leader of the street protestors over the last six months and the leader of the grass roots red shirts have been arrested and detained.
Thai government declares martial law
Tourists in the popular destination of Thailand were placed on high alert this morning after a decision by the Army Chief to declare martial law across the whole of the country. Soldiers have taken over TV and radio stations, and blocked off roads in the capital, Bangkok, and in neighbouring provinces.
Thai Airways seeks to reassure passengers as state of emergency begins
The Thai Government has confirmed it will impose a 60-day state of emergency in Bangkok and neighboring provinces as of today in response to protests and to cope with unrest. However, Thai Airways has reassured passengers the country remains a safe tourism destination.
Thailand remained a popular tourist destination with 26.7m visitors
Thailand has welcomed a total of 26,735,583 visitor arrivals in 2013, exceeding the year’s original target of 26.1 million and representing a 19.6 per cent increase over 22,353,903 international tourists in 2012.
Thailand prepares to facilitate visitors in Bangkok
Thai authorities and the tourism industry have prepared measures to facilitate travel of tourists to Bangkok during the planned massive anti-government demonstrations, starting from yesterday, 13 January 2014.
Thanitta Savetsila Maneechote, deputy permanent secretary of tourism, Thailand
Thanitta Savetsila Maneechote, deputy permanent secretary of tourism, Thailand, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel & Tourism Council Asia Summit in Seoul, South Korea.
Thailand emerges as a leading regional aerospace hub
Just 10 years after Thailand’s government announced a new investment and incentives policy with the goal to position the nation as a premier aviation hub, the country has quickly become a full-service, high-quality leader in the aerospace industry. Today the aerospace industry contributes approximately $25.5 billion—9 percent of the Thai GDP—to the economy.