2016 News

At a ceremony held in Bangkok on 1 December 2016, HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn formally accepted an invitation to ascend the throne. The only …

17 November 2016 Black and white mourning bunting remains in place outside schools and government buildings, but Thai flags were raised from half-mast …

25 October 2016 These are historic times in Thailand, but life goes on. There is no need for tourists to cancel or amend travel plans. Visitors should …

21 October 2016 Many people preparing a trip to Thailand may be confused about what to wear following the death of the King. There has been some …

13 October 2016 His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at 15.52 this afternoon. The death of the King of Thailand was confirmed in an …

24 September 2016 Thai health authorities have confirmed a number of cases of Zika infection have been recorded in Thailand. Between January 2016 and …

12 September 2016 A grand parade of model elephants is set to hit the streets of Chiang Mai later this year. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the …

30 August 2016 The 314 metre high MahaNakhon building was officially opened in Bangkok last night with an impressive light and sound show. The …

12 August 2016 At least one person has been killed and approximately 19 injured by twin bomb blasts in central Hua Hin on Thursday night. The blasts …

6 June 2016 Thai wildlife authorities have completed a week-long operation at the controversial Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi. Approximately 1,000 …

2 May 2016 Four Thai men have been arrested following a savage attack on a British family on holiday in the beach resort city of Hua Hin. The incident …

29 February 2016 It’s all set to be panda-monium in Bangkok during March with flash mobs popping up all over the city. Fortunately, it has …

28 January 2016 Blue skies, warm sunshine and t-shirts. That’s what you’d expect from a trip to Thailand in January. And that’s what …