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  • Thai Airways takes off in new direction with operational shake-up | Thaiger

    Thai Airways takes off in new direction with operational shake-up

    Thai Airways International (THAI) Public Company Limited today announced several operational changes. THAI will use Airbus A320 aircraft for routes formerly managed by THAI Smile Airways: Ahmedabad, Kaohsiung, and Penang. The A320s will also fly to Kolkata, a route currently operated by THAI. Changes begin on September 1 for Ahmedabad and October 15 for Kolkata. The detailed flight schedule is…

  • Thailand Privilege Card targets luxury long-term residency market with rebranding | Thaiger

    Thailand Privilege Card targets luxury long-term residency market with rebranding

    The Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has adopted a fresh approach to attract high-end foreign residents who seek extended stays. Managed by the Thailand Elite Card Project under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), TPC has undergone rebranding, introducing a new logo, redesigned uniforms, and innovative card formats across four tailored packages to suit various global lifestyles. Over two decades, TPC…

  • Island hopping in Thailand: An insider guide | Thaiger

    Island hopping in Thailand: An insider guide

    If your dream is to grab a ferry and hop from one paradise to the other, then the islands in Thailand is what you’re looking for. Thailand is full of jaw-dropping islands, each one with its own unique charms. Whether you want to go diving, hit up party spots, or simply relax on the beach, there will be the perfect…

  • Thai food you absolutely need to try | Thaiger

    Thai food you absolutely need to try

    With fascinating flavours and fragrances, it’s not hard to wonder why Thai food is so famous worldwide. Lovers of good food will never feel out of place in Thailand. You can find delicious food almost everywhere, even when you’re just walking through a tiny alleyway. Some of the most popular Thai cuisines have frequently made it among ‘the world’s best…

  • A visitor’s guide to ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand | Thaiger

    A visitor’s guide to ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand

    If you are a tourist, a trip to Thailand is incomplete without seeing the country’s extraordinary elephants. These majestic animals have been an integral part of Thailand’s culture and history, used for a variety of purposes such as for transportation, war, logging (in the timber industry), and now tourism. Currently, there are around 3,500 – 4,000 captive elephants in Thailand.…

  • Awesome places to visit in Northern Thailand besides Chiang Mai | Thaiger

    Awesome places to visit in Northern Thailand besides Chiang Mai

    Northern Thailand is one of the best places for nature lovers, as it features beautiful hills, rice fields, hill, mountains and waterfalls. Visiting is definitely recommended during the months of December and January, as the natural scenery gets even more beautiful as sakura and cherry blossoms adorn the outside world. Besides Chiang Mai, however, there are many other places to…

  • How to plan the perfect trip to Thailand | Thaiger

    How to plan the perfect trip to Thailand

    You might wonder, just as your neighbour is apt to, why Thailand is the talk of the town in the holiday destinations line-up. A peek at the postcards or a quick scroll through social media and voila! You’re practically drowning in glossy shots of grand vistas, tropical beaches that scream ‘paradise found’, verdant jungles that would make Tarzan weep, a…

  • What you need to know about the monsoon season in Thailand | Thaiger

    What you need to know about the monsoon season in Thailand

    In the world of travel, the term’ monsoon’ can often induce furrowed brows and muttered curses. That’s why it’s good to know what’s up with this monsoon season in Thailand. If you play it right, you can turn those rainy-day blues into an awesome adventure. When is the rainy season in Thailand? Thailand’s climate is shaped by two predominant monsoons:…

  • Sichon set to champion tranquil tourism in Southern Thailand as destination emerges as new travel hot spot | Thaiger

    Sichon set to champion tranquil tourism in Southern Thailand as destination emerges as new travel hot spot

    Seafront enclave in Nakhon Si Thammarat to start welcoming international flights Travellers are able to explore the authentic cultural and natural heritage of the region Former Laguna Phuket CEO, Ravi Chandran, heralds the huge potential of the destination Southern Thailand never fails to wow the world’s travellers with its sandy beaches, spectacular scenery and rich cultural heritage. Now, a new…

  • Paradise by the dentist’s drill | Thaiger

    Paradise by the dentist’s drill

    Article by guest author and featured on Substack, by Willing Life I decide to book a flight to tropically beautiful Thailand, known as the land of smiles. I think, to add to my beautiful smile, why don’t I get a problematic wisdom tooth drilled out on the first day I’m there. I mean, it’s not really a holiday in paradise…

  • Tourist visa in Thailand: Your ultimate guide | Thaiger

    Tourist visa in Thailand: Your ultimate guide

    Dreaming of exploring the vibrant streets of Bangkok or relaxing on the pristine beaches of Phuket? Then obtaining a tourist visa in Thailand is your golden ticket to this enchanting Southeast Asian paradise. The Thai tourist visa grants visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the country’s rich history, savour its world-famous cuisine, and engage with the friendly, warm-hearted locals.…

  • A guide to Thailand’s E-visa | Thaiger

    A guide to Thailand’s E-visa

    Planning your dream trip to the land of smiles and wondering how to obtain your visa effortlessly? Look no further, as the E-visa Thailand system is here to simplify the visa application process for you. To make the visa application process more accessible and stress-free, the Thai government has introduced this user-friendly online platform that allows visitors to obtain their…

  • How can Thailand’s super-aged solve the hotel staff crisis? | Thaiger

    How can Thailand’s super-aged solve the hotel staff crisis?

    While Thailand’s hotel and tourism recovery is moving forward at a faster-than-expected pace, the country’s acute hospitality staff shortage continues to worsen by the day. In what can best be termed a ‘people business’, hotel owners and operators and wondering where have all the people gone. It’s a worrisome trend and is only going to get worse as mass tourism…

  • TAT launches ‘Amazing Thailand NFTs Season 2’ | Thaiger

    TAT launches ‘Amazing Thailand NFTs Season 2’

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled the second season of its groundbreaking project, ‘Amazing Thailand NFTs Season 2.’ This innovative venture invites Thai tourists and foreign expats to collect Non-Fungible Token (NFT) virtual art items at 20 iconic tourist attractions across the country until April 30, with privileges and special discounts available until July 31. Embracing Smart Tourism with…

  • Robust Phuket tourism numbers in Q4 last year and high winter season set the stage for recovery by year-end | Thaiger

    Robust Phuket tourism numbers in Q4 last year and high winter season set the stage for recovery by year-end

    Press Release PHUKET Thailand’s leading resort island of Phuket’s post-pandemic tourism recovery has been headlined by a surge in Russian travellers in the high season. But the backstory is how a spike in regional visitors from India, Malaysia, and Singapore set the stage in Q4 of last year that pushed hotels and the service sector back into action. Data on…

  • Foreign man condemned for drinking beer in Chiang Mai temple | Thaiger

    Foreign man condemned for drinking beer in Chiang Mai temple

    A foreign tourist was condemned by Thai netizens for consuming beer at Doi Suthep Temple, also known as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, in Chiang Mai. Drinking alcoholic beverages in restricted areas is unlawful in Thailand and may lead to penalties and imprisonment. On Friday, March 17, a video circulated on Thai social media featuring a foreign tourist consuming a…

  • Vendors at Bangkok shrine condemned for overcharging Chinese tourists | Thaiger

    Vendors at Bangkok shrine condemned for overcharging Chinese tourists

    Thai netizens condemned vendors selling religious offerings to foreign tourists at extortionate prices outside the famous Erawan Shrine in Bangkok after a video went viral on social media of a vendor charging Chinese tourists over 10,000 baht for an offering set. Erawan Shrine is one of the most popular religious sites in the capital city. Formally known as the Thao…

  • Exploring the National Parks of Thailand | Thaiger

    Exploring the National Parks of Thailand

    Embark on an adventure to discover the hidden gems of Thailand’s national parks. From Kaeng Krachan, the largest in the country, to the picturesque limestone cliffs of Ao Phang Nga, there’s a diverse array of natural wonders to explore. Trek through lush rainforests, swim in sparkling waterfalls, spot wild elephants, tigers and leopards. Dive and snorkel in the Andaman Sea…

  • South Korean film crew condemned for spoiling attraction in Krabi | Thaiger

    South Korean film crew condemned for spoiling attraction in Krabi

    Locals in the southern province of Krabi accused a South Korean film crew of sabotaging the natural environment around the Emerald Pool in the Khao Pra-Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary after the team installed a stage in the middle of the pool. A female vendor, 23 year old Kattareeya Meekaew, who has a shop at the entrance of the Emerald Pool,…

  • Best Western Hotels continues to expand with 6 new signings across the globe | Thaiger

    Best Western Hotels continues to expand with 6 new signings across the globe

    BWH Hotel Group is a leading, global hospitality network comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels® Collection, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotel Group®. Built on the foundation of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, an iconic hotel brand that boasts over 75 years of legacy and experience with more than 4,500 hotels in over 100 countries and territories around…

  • Chiang Mai wants more Chinese-speaking tour guides in readiness for the Spring Festival | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai wants more Chinese-speaking tour guides in readiness for the Spring Festival

    Chiang Mai is concerned about the lack of Chinese-speaking tour guides to serve tourists after China announced it is relaxing its Covid-19 restrictions and reopening its borders. China announced on Monday, December 26, that the country will relax its Covid restrictions on January 8 for inbound visitors. The mainland is to drop its quarantine measures and only requires a negative…

  • Boho Wanderlust in Thailand’s Great Outdoors | Thaiger

    Boho Wanderlust in Thailand’s Great Outdoors

    One of the most notable transformations for both domestic and international travellers in Thailand post-pandemic has been the realization that the old-school beach holiday stereotype is out the window. Rivers, mountains, farms, or even a jungle trek are now the hot ticket. For those who went to the just-wound-up Wonderfruit, you’ve already caught the vibe, and it won’t go away.…

  • Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport expects 130,000 daily passengers this month | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport expects 130,000 daily passengers this month

    In December, 130,000 passengers are expected to pass through Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok every day, according to Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob. The airport facilitated daily traffic of around 115,000 passengers in November as tourists returned for the High Season, said Saksayam. Tourism always spikes in the festive month of December but should continue to rise afterward as Chinese tourists…

  • Thailand’s Koh Samui to welcome first cruise ship in three years this weekend | Thaiger

    Thailand’s Koh Samui to welcome first cruise ship in three years this weekend

    On Sunday, a cruise ship will dock in Koh Samui in southern Thailand for the first time in three years, according to the President of the Koh Samui Tourism Association Ratchaporn Poolsawat. An MV Viking Mars cruise liner carrying 700 tourists, mostly Europeans, will make their way to the island from Singapore, said Ratchaporn. Ratchaporn said the return of the…

  • Foreign tourists swarm into Thailand | Thaiger

    Foreign tourists swarm into Thailand

    Immigration officials at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok are struggling to cope with the crescendo of foreign tourists flooding into Thailand. Pictures of the jampacked airport taken on Sunday, October 20, reveal a promising outlook for Thailand’s tourist High Season, which runs from November to April. Between 1pm-5pm on Sunday, 76 flights landed on the airport’s runway, an average of 20 flights…

  • Airlines ramp up Chiang Mai flights in time for High Season in Thailand | Thaiger

    Airlines ramp up Chiang Mai flights in time for High Season in Thailand

    Airlines are ramping up flights to and from Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in time for the High Season which runs from November until March. Most international visitors to Chiang Mai will fly from abroad into Bangkok first. Governor of Chiang Mai province Nirat Pongsitthavorn revealed that he has been in discussions with Nok Air about increasing flight frequency to Chiang…

  • Japanese tourists want to come to Thailand but can’t find plane tickets | Thaiger

    Japanese tourists want to come to Thailand but can’t find plane tickets

    Tourists from Japan are few and far between in Thailand. It’s not that Japanese tourists don’t want to come, they just can’t find plane tickets because the Thais have booked them all up, according to the Director of the Thai Travel Service Association (TTSA) Jarivat Wongsomsri. There simply are not enough flights available to facilitate growing post-pandemic tourism between the…

  • Thai Lion Air to resume direct flights to Taipei | Thaiger

    Thai Lion Air to resume direct flights to Taipei

    Budget airline Thai Lion Air will resume its direct service between Bangkok and Taipei in Taiwan on December 17. Tickets start at 2,950 baht one-way. Flight SL396 will depart from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 8.35pm and will arrive in Taipei at 1.25am the next day. Flight SL397 will depart from Taipei’s…

  • Thailand to fly in Russian tourists on chartered flights this High Season | Thaiger

    Thailand to fly in Russian tourists on chartered flights this High Season

    Unlike several European countries launching travel bans on Russia, Thailand is welcoming tourists from the former Soviet state with open arms this winter. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled plans this week to fly Russian tourists into Thailand via regular chartered flights to boost tourism revenue this High Season, which runs from November to February. In the years leading…

  • Upcoming beach festival to boost Phuket’s surf tourism amidst monsoon season | Thaiger

    Upcoming beach festival to boost Phuket’s surf tourism amidst monsoon season

    An upcoming beach festival in Phuket is aiming to boost the island’s surf tourism amidst Thailand’s ongoing monsoon season. During monsoon season, not many tourists visit the island province, but it’s the best season for surfing, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn. A post on Phuket Beach Festival’s Facebook page shows a video about the festival coming up…