A simple device from Thailand is conquering the world, becoming a popular alternative to bidets and toilet paper. Thailand is famous for its deep cultural traditions related to personal hygiene after using the toilet. Initially, a small bowl of water was used for washing. Over time, this practice evolved into the use of a bidet…
With nearly 375,000 cases and 84 deaths since the beginning of the year, Bangkok leads in infections. Thailand is seeing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reported nearly 375,000 cases nationwide since the beginning of the year, with 84 confirmed deaths. According to the DDC’s Epidemiology Bureau, 23,352…
The eighth edition of the Michelin Guide to Thailand, which will be published in 2025, will include recommended restaurants and cafes in Pattaya and Chonburi Province. Chonburi province will be featured in the Michelin Guide to Thailand in 2025, marking the eighth year of the Thai edition and the inclusion of the closest seaside province…
Most Thai provinces have recorded dangerous levels of PM2.5 in the air, with Bangkok and the country’s center the worst hit. Authorities are urging caution. Thailand is facing another wave of air pollution. Smog has enveloped much of the country. According to the Geo-Information and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda), on the morning of Tuesday,…
In return for Chinese investment, the Thai government has pledged to subsidise buyers of Chinese electric vehicles up to $2,800 China, which already dominates exports of electric vehicles, has been given a further boost to the industry. An agreement has been reached with the Thai government that will make Chinese-made cars more affordable for consumers…
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is launching electric water taxis along canals and its own app for hailing motorbike taxis anywhere in the capital city. Bangkok’s Krung Thep Thanakom (KT), the commercial arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, has announced the imminent launch of an on-demand electric water taxi service developed by the administration. The on-demand…
The famous romantic comedy Mother of the Bride was filmed in Phuket resorts and is a love letter to the charming island of Phuket in Thailand. Minor Hotels, operator of the award-winning Anantara resorts, invites travellers worldwide to ‘relax like the cast of the popular Netflix film Mother of the Bride and experience the glamour…
Thousands of tourists and hotels in Thailand have been stranded after one of Europe’s largest tour operators suddenly went bankrupt. A tourism crisis has erupted in Thailand following the collapse of a major tour operator from Germany. Thousands of holidaymakers and hundreds of hotels have been affected by the sudden shutdown of Europe’s third-largest tour…
Travel + Leisure, a popular travel and lifestyle publication, has recognized Thailand with the Travel Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. Koh Samui was named the Best Island in Asia Pacific, and Samui Airport came in fourth place. Furthermore, Bangkok was recognized as the Best City in Asia Pacific. The accolades showcase Thailand’s tourism potential, highlighting…
Despite the ban on e-cigarettes, Thailand has seen a rise in the number of young vapers, raising serious concerns among experts and the general public. Targeted advertising is to blame for the rise in young e-cigarette users. Vapes look harmless, are cutely painted in bright cartoon colours and come in enticing flavours and fragrances. However,…
