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Bangkok Post: April 17, 2012

The automatic passport screening system at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport went into operation yesterday without a sna..

TAT Launches Global Digital Campaign to Promote Creative Tou..

TAT News: May 3, 2012

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched “Discover the Other You” to promote creative tourism in Thailand. This global digital campaign promotes learning about Thai culture on your holiday and offers a chance to..

Chiang Mai on travellers' choice list

Bangkok Post: May 4, 2012

Chiang Mai has been named one of the 25 most popular tourist destinations in the world by TripAdvisor's list of Traveller's Choice Destinations for 2012.

TAT invites tourism operators to compete for Thailand Touris..

National News: May 4, 2012

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting entrepreneurs from the tourism sector to enter the competition for Thailand Tourism Awards 2013.

Cha-am gets a new attraction

Bangkok Post: May 8, 2012

Santorini Park in Cha-am, a 500-million-baht venture that had its official opening last Saturday, is the latest addition to tourist attractions in Phetchaburi province.

UN names it 11th most popular destination

Bangkok Post: May 10, 2012

Thailand last year moved up one place to 11th in the ranks of the world's top destinations by international tourism receipts, according to statistics compiled by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Over 330 International Buyers and 380 Sellers of Thai Touris..

TAT News: May 14, 2012

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that this year’s Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2012 trade fair will highlight the amazing variety of tourism products, experiences and attractions the Kingdom offers under ..

Thailand Ranks as No. 1 Outbound Destination for Indian Trav..

TAT News: May 14, 2012

Indians are known to travel year round and it is no surprise that the most visited destination by Indians is a 365-day holiday spot like no other – Thailand.

Asiatique: A riverside tourist trap even the locals can love

CNN Go: May 15, 2012

Inspired by Bangkok's Chao Phraya trade days, this new outdoor entertainment and shopping complex gives us reason to head back to the river

DESTINATION UPDATE

Cha Am Cha-am gets a new attraction	Chiang Mai CHIANG MAI: Timeless Lanna Chiang Mai salute the City ..
Ko Samui On track for an island relax	Loei Phi Ta Khon Festival: 22-24..
Mae Hong Son Rain stops play at park Be yond fun is faith	Phang Nga Islands gain timeout
Phuket Phuket for kids: Splash Jun.. Nourishing the 'Senses'	Sa Kaeo Butterfly watching in Sa Kaeo
Samut Songkhram Everything you Need to Know..	Trat A Head of the Times

BLOGS & ARTICLES

Getting Married in Thailand

Thailand is one of the world’s most popular choices for destination weddings and renting a private villa for the occasion guarantees a memor..

Chiang Mai Highly Ranked on TripAdvisor’s ..

TripAdvisor’s annual list of Traveller’s Choice Destinations was just released, with Thailand’s “Rose of the North” ..

Santorini Park Opens in Cha-am

Cha-am, an area of gorgeous natural beauty, has never been short of attractions; nonetheless, last week saw the opening of yet another unique and ..

Tales of Caves, Monks and Serpents

There was a time, and not all that long ago, when the taxi ride from Suvarnabhumi would have me tingling in anticipation of what was to come. Thou..

NEWS UPDATE

Learning history in a funway

Bangkok Post: May 17, 2012
10:45 AM

TAT to promote tourism in deep south

The Nation: May 17, 2012
10:42 AM

Queen's Cup set for fourth edition in Samui

Espn Star: May 17, 2012
10:37 AM

CHIANG MAI: Timeless Lanna

The Nation: May 16, 2012
02:52 PM

TAT hopes to present revamped Thailand Elite Card project to Cabinet by end of May

National News: May 16, 2012
02:48 PM

TAT to hold Miracle of Thai Food and Fruit Festival 2012

National News: May 16, 2012
02:40 PM

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