Thailand Tourism News

Two men found dead in Bangkok hotel
An Australian and Canadian tourist have been found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok. They are believed to have died from a drug overdose.

Phuket’s amazing Vegetarian Festival 2012
Every year Phuket plays host to numerous festivals and celebrations – both national and international – but the Phuket Vegetarian Festival is arguably the most interesting, unusual, cultural, and delicious of them all.

Thailand to host Miss Tourism World 2012 final in December
As one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, Thailand is hosting the Miss Tourism World pageant for the first time, both in the Kingdom and in Asia.

Le Méridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa opens its doors
The new Le Méridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa has opened its enchanting doors in Thailand, featuring an intimate selection of 77 refined guest suites and villas as Thailand’s newest luxury hideaway.

British man confirmed dead in Thai nightclub fire
A British man has been confirmed among the four dead in a fire that broke out in a nightclub in Thailand last week. A French national and two Thai women were also killed in the blaze at the Tiger Disco Club in Phuket, meanwhile the cause has not yet been confirmed but it has been linked to lightning.

Four killed in Thai nightclub fire
A fire at a nightclub on the Thai resort island of Phuket has killed four people, and injured more than twenty, according to reports. The cause of the fire, which broke out on Friday morning, has not yet been confirmed but it is thought to be linked to lightning striking a transformer.

Thai fire claims four lives
A fire at the Tiger club on the island of Phuket has claimed the lives of at least four people, with more than 20 left injured. The club is popular with foreign tourists, local officials said.

International arrivals to Thailand remain strong despite global economic slowdown
The global economy slowdown has had little impact on tourist arrivals to Thailand.

Tourism authority of Thailand meets Indian travel industry eaders
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has accorded India with a vital market status within Asia; especially since Indian travellers to the Kingdom of Thailand have touched 919,000 visitors for the period January to December 2011.

Novotel Bangkok Platinum celebrates its success after the opening
Bangkok, Thailand After the opening of Novotel Bangkok Platinum, the impressive 283-room hotel on top of the Platinum Shopping Mall Thailand (the largest fashion mall for one-stop wholesale shopping), domestic and international travelers from around the world have been enjoying the unrivaled service and high-end facilities, but most of all the terrific location offered by the newest and hottest property in town.

America warns travellers over possible Bangkok danger
American citizens in Thailand have been warned terrorists may be looking to conduct attacks against tourist in Bangkok in the “near future”. Those in the area are urged to exercise caution when visiting public areas where large groups of Western tourists gather in Bangkok.

Thailand ‘open for business’ claims new campaign
As the flooding situation in Thailand has stabilized and flood waters are receding, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is accelerating its efforts to ensure travellers worldwide understand the tourism sector is open for business. As part of its efforts the destination had launched a new recovery campaign called ‘Beautiful Thailand’.