Rama X Bank Notes Released in April 2018
11 March 2018 q The Bank of Thailand have announced that the first bank notes featuring a portrait of Thailand’s new monarch, King …
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Street Art in Phuket Town Celebrates Local Food & Culture
Most tourists heading to Phuket head straight for the beaches. And that’s understandable. But Phuket Town has much to offer and can be an …
Fire Hits Phi Phi Island
7 February 2018 A fire on Phi Phi island last night forced the evacuation of hotels and businesses as tourists and local residents headed to the beach …
Visiting the Red Lotus Lake, Udon Thani
The early morning sun twinkles on the surface of the water as the boatman slowly guides his vessel to shore. But there is still no sign of the star …
Celebrating New Year in Thailand
With a reputation for being easy-going and liking life to be sanuk, Thai people welcome any opportunity to party and have fun. That much is clear with …
Low Cost Airlines Add Routes to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Korat and Phuket
Two low-cost airlines have added additional routes providing passengers with more choice when flying internally within Thailand. The services are …
Flying Your Drone in Thailand: Advice for Visitors
Thai authorities are reminding visitors who wish to fly drones that there are rules and regulations in place. If you are visiting Thailand, even if …
Vaping and Electronic Cigarettes Banned in Thailand
The subject of vaping in Thailand has been in the news recently with cases of unsuspecting tourists landing in trouble for smoking e-cigarettes in …
Bangkok’s Metal Castle: Loha Prasat and Wat Ratchanatdaram
With its distinctive architecture, impressive views and proximity to some of Bangkok’s major tourist attractions, you’d expect to find …
Thailand Bids a Final Farewell to the Royal Father
It was an emotional time to be in Thailand as Thai people bade a final farewell to the man they call the Royal Father. Broadcast live on all Thai …
Smoking Ban for Thailand’s Beaches
12 October 2017 Thai authorities have announced details of a scheme which will see smoking banned on a number of beaches in Thailand. The pilot scheme …
King of Thailand’s Funeral Ceremony: Advice for Tourists
Thailand is building up to what will be a historic period with final preparations under way for the funeral of the late King. The Royal Cremation …
Afternoon Tea at the House on Sathorn, Bangkok
So much has changed in Bangkok since the House on Sathorn was first built more than a century ago. The historic mansion house was originally …
Proof of Funds Required for Tourists Visiting Thailand
30 August 2017 Recent reports on social media suggest there has been an issue with a small number of tourists being denied entry to Thailand because …
Former Thai PM Yingluck No-Show at Supreme Court
25 August 2017 Former Thai prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, was scheduled to appear at the Supreme Court in Bangkok today to hear the verdict in a …
Remembering the Father of the Nation
December 5 is a public holiday in Thailand in honour of the late king, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The Thai monarch was born on December 5 …
Delays Clearing Immigration at Bangkok Airports
15 August 2017 Changes are set to be made to the immigration procedures at both of Bangkok’s international airports. The news comes in the wake …
Updates on the Mass Sky Lantern Release at Mae Jo, Chiang Mai
For a number of years, a Buddhist group have been organising a mass sky lantern release at the Lanna Dhutanka temple close to Mae Jo University in …