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  • LifestyleBest love hotels in Bangkok to spice things up

    Best love hotels in Bangkok to spice things up

    If you are feeling lonely after a long night (especially on the holidays), your house or flat might not be the best place to find other people with whom to socialise and pass the time. But, do you want to be loved? The following list provides five love hotels, that are open 24 hours, near Bangkok and the surrounding area…

  • Thailand NewsViral video reveals flaws in Chiang Mai homestay (video)

    Viral video reveals flaws in Chiang Mai homestay (video)

    A young man’s review of a homestay in Huay Kub Kab, Chiang Mai, has gone viral on social media, revealing numerous flaws in the accommodation, from an insecure lock to gaps in the roof. The video was intended as a humorous take on his experience. Nutthakorn (surname withheld) and his friends had travelled to Huay Kub Kab, Chiang Mai, to…

  • LifestyleStaying budget-friendly in Thailand when the cost is rising

    Staying budget-friendly in Thailand when the cost is rising

    Navigating the financial landscape of a bizarre locale like Thailand can be a daunting task, especially with rising costs. Whether you’re planning a holiday or considering a relocation, understanding how to stay budget-friendly in this beautiful country is crucial. From accommodation to meals, activities to transportation, costs can vary significantly. But don’t fret, with some smart planning and insider knowledge,…

  • Thailand HotelsBest affordable hotels in Chiang Mai for 2024

    Best affordable hotels in Chiang Mai for 2024

    Chiang Mai is one of the most exciting cities to visit in Thailand. It boasts a wealth of untouched natural havens, interesting culture, relaxing spas, delicious food, and affordable hotels. The city is the perfect destination for budget travellers who don’t want to compromise their travel experience. Chiang Mai is chock full of affordable yet excellent hotels, making it hard…

  • Business NewsCentara Hotels marks 2023 as year of significant growth

    Centara Hotels marks 2023 as year of significant growth

    Noteworthy strides have been made by Thailand’s premier hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, in the past year. The chief executive, Thirayuth Chirathivat, marks this year as a year of significant accomplishment for the company, capitalising on the revived travel and hospitality industry to fortify Centara’s status and ensure a robust and sustainable future, reports Bangkok Post. With a rich…

  • Thailand NewsUpdate: Thai woman offers free accommodation to bus crash victims

    Update: Thai woman offers free accommodation to bus crash victims

    The devastating bus crash that claimed 14 lives in Thailand moved a local woman to offer free accommodation to the victims’ relatives. Thitinun Iamtua, also known as Nan, who hails from Huai Yang, was at the scene of the bus crash where she found a terrified young girl, Mali, who had been separated from her mother. Nan explained that when…

  • Travel Guides5 of the most appealing Phang Nga hotels

    5 of the most appealing Phang Nga hotels

    Phang Nga province is home to many beautiful attractions, with the most famous being the James Bond Island, or Koh Tapu. But, many visitors mistakenly travel past this beautiful area in favour of the more bustling cities of Phuket. With picturesque limestone rocks jutting out of the Andaman Sea, it is easy to see why this area is home to…

  • Travel GuidesSpend the night in one of the top hotels in Chiang Rai

    Spend the night in one of the top hotels in Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai, a temple-studded city in northern Thailand, receives fewer visitors than its provincial neighbor, Chiang Mai. However, those who brave the journey will be rewarded with lush green scenery and old temples like Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Klang Wiang. Beyond the city, the Golden Triangle, which straddles the borders of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand, is home to hills,…

  • Travel GuidesBest Hotels in Pattaya for your Money’s Worth for 2024

    Best Hotels in Pattaya for your Money’s Worth for 2024

    After you’ve seen the best of Pattaya, you may want to unwind and recover at one of the city’s hotels. Travelers can find any type of hotel to meet their needs, from opulent residences to more intimate resorts. In fact, after a wonderful day, returning home to a spa, sauna, and outdoor pool can be exactly what you need to…

  • Travel GuidesTop 8 Hotels Near Bangkok’s MRT Stations

    Top 8 Hotels Near Bangkok’s MRT Stations

    Bangkok is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Thus, its public transportation system is intricate and capable of accommodating large groups of people. This allows visitors to explore any section of the city by simply boarding the MRT, which provides inexpensive, safe, and quick transit. Furthermore, because each district of Bangkok offers a unique sightseeing experience, finding a…

  • TravelThe best boutique and luxury hotels in Phuket for 2022

    The best boutique and luxury hotels in Phuket for 2022

    With white sandy beaches, lively nightlife, and delicious food, Phuket is a great destination for all types of travellers and sun-seekers. Today, the island has transformed from a backpacker’s paradise into a stylish, jet-set retreat, offering some of the best luxury boutique hotels in the world. Whether you want to immerse yourself in nature, relax on pristine beaches, or indulge…

  • TravelTop 5 Hotels to stay in Phuket in 2022

    Top 5 Hotels to stay in Phuket in 2022

    Phuket is Thailand’s most popular and largest island. The Andaman Sea island and its beautiful shores, caves, and bays are recognized as one of Thailand’s top tourist destinations, located just 1 hour south of Bangkok. From white sandy beaches to energetic nightlife, Phuket has plenty to offer for all types of travellers and sun-seekers. It has transformed from a backpacker’s paradise into a…

  • Tourism NewsIs THIS the cheapest five star hotel in the world? Right here in Bangkok | VIDEO

    Is THIS the cheapest five star hotel in the world? Right here in Bangkok | VIDEO

    Is THIS the cheapest five star hotel in the world? We think it is! It certainly passes all the legal expectations of a 5-star property and it’s smack bang in the middle of a touristy area of Bangkok. It’s ‘of an era’ and it’s easy to imagine this older style Bangkok hotel in its heyday, probably in the late 80s.…

  • Thailand Protest NewsBangkok hostels offer free beds to struggling protesters

    Bangkok hostels offer free beds to struggling protesters

    Some Bangkok hostels are opening their doors, and offering beds and accommodation to demonstrators, providing them free refuge, or at very low prices. Young protesters have travelled to Bangkok to be a part of the growing protest movement that is putting pressure on the PM and government to listen to, and accede, to their demands. More information about their demands…

  • OpinionSplitting atoms in the Big Bang – a day in the Big Mango

    Splitting atoms in the Big Bang – a day in the Big Mango

    OPINION by Bill Barnett of c9hotelworks.com Despite the global pandemic, Bangkok’s rapid-fire megacity growth trajectory has remained largely in place. While life in Covid-19 times is a bit like sparring with wild gangs of chaos monkeys in a dead-end ally, thankfully one of the singular guilty pleasures of these strange times is the ability to at least travel domestically. Last…

  • Tourism NewsTravel trends define future of world tourism

    Travel trends define future of world tourism

    People still want to travel, even if their options are severely limited at the moment. 84% of respondents to a Hotels.com survey admit that they are “looking forward to travelling again”. But attitudes towards have also evolved as a result of the world Covid-19 pandemic. 49% of those surveyed admit that they would “still be nervous about travelling” even after…

  • Covid-19 NewsBritish woman stranded in Chiang Mai airport finds somewhere to stay

    British woman stranded in Chiang Mai airport finds somewhere to stay

    The director of Chiang Mai’s Suthep International Airport reported today that a British woman who has been stranded in the airport for nearly a week has finally found a place to stay. He says the woman, a backpacker, arrived in Chiang Mai on April 14 heading to Bangkok and then Surat Thani when her flight was cancelled and she became…

  • Covid-19 NewsPhuket governor orders all hotels to close

    Phuket governor orders all hotels to close

    The Phuket Governor has ordered all accommodation establishments on the island to shut down as of tomorrow. The order includes: Hotels still with guests are allowed to remain open, but they are not to accept any more guests. The order warns that breaches of the order under ‘Section 12’ of the Communicable Disease Act 2015, will be fined up to…

  • Covid-19 NewsWorld travel suffers as coronavirus outbreak drags on

    World travel suffers as coronavirus outbreak drags on

    The Public Health Ministry is asking Thais planning trips to Japan and Singapore to reschedule their visits, saying that travellers need to be aware of the rising number of people infected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) in those two countries. Dr Sukhum Kanchanapima, the permanent secretary at the Thai Public Health Ministry, says the coronavirus outbreak had reached the third stage…

  • Tourism NewsAirbnb shares research and best practices for Thailand’s short-term rental industry

    Airbnb shares research and best practices for Thailand’s short-term rental industry

    Yesterday The Thaiger published a story about Airbnb, supplied through The Nation, that contained a number of inaccuracies. We now publish the entire original media release from Airbnb… Airbnb has today released its proposed regulatory principles for short-term accommodation which would support the Thai Government’s objectives of making Thailand the premier tourist destination in Asia and one of the top…

  • Pattaya NewsHotel guest in Pattaya shocked as staff force her to wash stained towel

    Hotel guest in Pattaya shocked as staff force her to wash stained towel

    PHOTO: www.ให้ความรู้.com A hotel guest in Pattaya who left a make-up stain on one of the towels in her room has been forced to clean it by staff before they would return her deposit. Atchareeya Sotrapram took to social media to share her rather unusual story, saying hotel staff advised her that unless she washed the towel to remove the…

  • Tourism News‘Krabi Premium’ launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand

    ‘Krabi Premium’ launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand

    PHOTO: Sunset Cruise at Nam Mao Bay, Krabi – TAT The Tourism Authority of Thailand Krabi Office is launching its ‘Krabi Premium’ marketing concept aimed at delivering ‘the best of the best’ of the southern Thai province. The TAT says it will offer “meaningful experiences to tourists” to hopefully stimulate spending and generate additional revenue for local communities in the…

  • Business NewsCentara signs up three more Phuket hotels

    Centara signs up three more Phuket hotels

    The surge of new properties continues in Phuket as the developers and Thai business leaders continue to show their confidence in Phuket as an international holiday destination. Thai hospitality group Centara Hotels and Resorts has entered into agreements to manage three hotels on Phuket’s northern west coast in Mai Khao. Two of the properties are currently operating, which are the…

  • Tourism NewsThe China Syndrome, south east Asia’s tourism dilemma

    The China Syndrome, south east Asia’s tourism dilemma

    PHOTO: Lunar New Year celebrations in Bali – Jakarta Post “When China sneezes, the rest of south east asia catches a cold.” From quiet markets in Malaysia, empty rooms in Hanoi’s hotels and barren beaches in Bali, China’s economic slowdown and weakening yuan are sending shockwaves felt across south east Asia’s vacation belt. Thailand is just one of many countries…

  • ExpatsImmigration in Chiang Mai continue crackdown on TM30 infringements

    Immigration in Chiang Mai continue crackdown on TM30 infringements

    PHOTOS: Naew Na Thai immigration continue to roll out their nationwide crackdown on people failing to report foreigners staying at private addresses with 24 hours, as per the controversial TM30 form, which also applies to resident expats moving around the country for business or pleasure. A house owner in Ton Pao sub-district of San Kamphaeng has been fined after a…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket leads the way in managed hotel residences

    Phuket leads the way in managed hotel residences

    by Bill Barnett of c9hotelworks.com – Feature article “Hotel Residences – properties that sell individual units in the real estate market and operate as either hotels or else are branded by hospitality operators. Other often used terms are condotel, hotel branded residences and hospitality-led real estate.” Phuket’s love affair with hotel managed properties started in the late 1980’s with the…

  • Tourism NewsUnregistered hotels and lodgings told to get their paperwork in order, or close down

    Unregistered hotels and lodgings told to get their paperwork in order, or close down

    At least 5,000 of the country’s estimated 23,000 unregistered small hotels are expected to get their paperwork in order. The rush to action follows the announcement by the current government to register and comply with the Hotel Act, or be closed down. Most of Thailand’s busy tourist spots are rampant with small and illegal lodgings for tourists. Whilst the growth…

  • Thailand NewsThai owner and two Chinese fined for not reporting change of address within 24 hours

    Thai owner and two Chinese fined for not reporting change of address within 24 hours

    PHOTO: Naew Na A Thai property owner and two Chinese nationals have all been fined for not abiding by the law that states that a foreigners’ location must be reported within 24 hours when they have changed addresses. Naew Na used the word “property” in its report so it’s not known if the premises was a private dwelling, Airbnb-style or hotel.…

  • Thailand NewsHotel room rates remain stagnant whilst Airbnb continues to grow in Thailand

    Hotel room rates remain stagnant whilst Airbnb continues to grow in Thailand

    PHOTO: Airbnb As the head-scratching continues as to why traveller aren’t drinking expensive beers in girlie bars and avoiding ‘traditional’ tourist haunts, Airbnb has a record year in Thailand, signaling more problems for the hotel business as tourists seek alternative holiday experiences. As the number of guests continues to trend upwards with more than 1.65 million inbound Airbnb guests to…

  • PropertyThailand’s Seniors are world’s most active Airbnb hosts and guests

    Thailand’s Seniors are world’s most active Airbnb hosts and guests

    Seniors (hosts and guests aged 60 and older) have been a growing and integral part of the Airbnb community for many years – they are growing fast, earning important extra income, and continue to be the most-loved of any age group. They are fast growing, are booking on Airbnb in increasing numbers, and leading a new trend of multi-generation family…