Thailand Tourism News Page 21
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’.
Star names set for Thailand Golf Championship
Masters Tournament champion Charl Schwartzel, Spanish standout Sergio Garcia, and PGA Tour winner Charley Hoffman of the United States are among the star names set for the inaugural Thailand Golf Championship, organisers have confirmed. The will join a world-class field that already includes 2011 major winners Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke along with world number three Lee Westwood at the event from December 15th-18th.
Floodwaters have ceased in Bangkok
After several weeks of flooding throughout parts of the central region of Thailand, many areas are now clear of floodwaters.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office withdraws Thai travel warning
While still advising “caution” while travelling to Thailand, the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office is no longer advising against “all but essential” travel to the country. Bangkok and many of the surrounding areas are still experiencing flooding, with as many as 530 deaths reported as a result.
Receding floods reduce impact on Thai tourism
Receding floodwaters north of Bangkok have reduced the threat to the Thai capital, prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has said, easing pressure on the national tourism industry there.“If things go on like this, we expect floodwater in Bangkok to recede within the first week of November,” Shinawatra told the country in a televised address.
Foreign Office warns against Thai travel as situation deteriorates
Officials at the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office have begun to warn against “all but essential” travel to the Thai capital of Bangkok as flooding worsens. A further 26 provinces in Thailand are also affected by flooding, with hundreds of deaths and billions of dollars worth of damage reported across the country.
Thai airport closed as flood waters rise
Flood waters in the Thai capital of Bangkok have breached barriers at Don Muang Airport forcing it to close. Hundreds of local residents who had been sheltering in the terminal building of the domestic airport have also been evacuated.
Situation update on flooding in Thailand
Over the past several weeks, seasonal rains that are heavier than usual have resulted in widespread flooding in Thailand.