Thailand has received top honours in several categories, from best cities and islands to culinary delights, airports and airlines. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand has been recognised in 11 global rankings for the first half of 2024. Covering several categories, from tourist destinations to culinary delights, airports and airlines, these surveys prove…
From October 1, 2023, to June 20, 2024, the revenue generated by Thailand’s national parks has jumped fourfold from its previous revenue-generating period of 1.467 billion baht (2016-17). The record-breaking revenue was largely driven by the top five national parks, notably Nopparat Thara Beach National Park—Phi Phi Islands, Similan National Park, Khao Laem Ya—Mu Ko…
The Thai Hotels Association is vehemently opposed to a proposal to increase foreign ownership in condominiums to 75 per cent. The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has openly criticised the government’s plan to allow foreigners to own up to 75% of condominium units. The Association fears the proposal could spark fierce price competition and disrupt the…
The 26th global food category was ranked by TasteAtlas, a popular website that provides authoritative culinary rankings, recipes, and reviews of all types of food. Best Dishes with Mango. Among these, Khao, now mamuang (Thick mango sticky rice) featuring sweet mango slices and coconut on top of the usual Thai flavours, took second place with…
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is considering a delay in increasing toll rates for the Don Muang Tollway, as they have previously planned. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has instructed the Department of Highways to explore options that would reduce transportation expenses for drivers. This initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to the well-being of the public. In…
According to the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office, Thailand’s consolidated exports in May 2024 reached 26.219 billion US dollars, marking a 7.2% rise. To date, this has grown to 2.6%. The growth of agricultural and agro-industrial products was a significant 19.4%, a promising sign for the industry. Key contributors to this growth were…
The Thai government plans to increase the maximum land lease term to 99 years and allow foreigners to own up to 75 per cent of condominiums. On 21 June 2024, Thailand’s Office of the Cabinet Secretary announced urgent measures to stimulate the economy through the real estate sector. These measures aim to relax the country’s…
The Bank of Thailand will issue a new 100 baht commemorative banknote to mark the birthday of His Majesty King Rama X of Thailand. A significant date is approaching as His Majesty King Rama X (Maha Vachiralongkorn) of Thailand will celebrate his 72nd birthday on July 28. To mark the occasion, the Bank of Thailand…
H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs,” contacted H.E. Mr. Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, via telephone, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Thailand-Czechia relations. The Czechs and other parties aimed to boost trade and investment, strengthen defence cooperation, improve people-to-people relations, and prepare for the Czech side’s hosting…
As announced by the Thai Ministry of Transport, a railway service between Bangkok and Vientiane will be launched by Thailand and Laos on 13-14 July 2024. The journey commences at Krung Thep Apiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok and proceeds to Udon Thani Province and Nong Khai Provincial, ultimately ending at Khamsavath station in Vientiane. By…