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Tourism Declines

Bangkok city centre is getting back to normal as the residents and city cleaners scrub away the graffiti and clear up the remains from the anti-government protestors. However the tourist industry has been affected by the violence as the bloody battles were shown all over the world and millions of baht have been lost due [...]

Chinese decide to avoid Thailand

Since April 13th when the Thai political unrest increased, the number of travellers coming to Thailand has decreased. Agents selling inbound tours combining Malaysia-Thailand-Singapore to the Chinese mainland market have reported a mass of cancellations as people watch the troubles in the media and deem it to dangerous to visit.

Celebrate Songkran at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport is celebrating the Thai New Year by organizing the “Grand Songkran at Suvarnabhumi Airport” event as a welcome to all its passengers. Already in operation, if you are at the airport expect to see the passenger terminal building decked out in traditional Thai style on the 2nd and 4th floors and demonstrations of [...]

AirAsia Hot Deals This Month!

AirAsia has lots of wicked deals this month but you have to book before the 11th, so don’t dilly dally! Travel period is 25 Sept – 13 February 2011 and you can find flights to Jakarta, Phuket and Ho Chi Minh City for incredibly low prices. Also check out their Indochina fares.

Bangkok Airways Expansion from Samui

Bangkok Airways is the largest privately owned carrier in the country and has its own exciting plans to transform Samui Airport into a major main international airport, in direct competition to Phuket.
The airline is set to launch additional direct international flights on medium-haul routes from the small resort airport and its first routes are to [...]

Turkish Airlines comes to Thailand!

Turkish Airlines has made the decision to use Bangkok as its main hub for Indochina and Asia. The airline is currently launching a campaign, Globally Yours, and has chosen the capital to be host to one of the biggest global advertisement placements ever seen, using the Baiyoke Tower for its purpose.
Mr Adnan Aykac, Turkish [...]

Thai Visa’s

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok, who oversees the Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates worldwide, has confirmed that all visa fees will be levied for all visa classes from March 5, 2010. Tourist visas are valid for a 60 days stay and may be extended at local Thai Immigration offices.
Foreigners entering Thailand under the [...]