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  • Thailand NewsThai’s the limit: Thailand nabs third spot in Asia’s foodie rankings

    Thai’s the limit: Thailand nabs third spot in Asia’s foodie rankings

    Travel booking platform Agoda ranked Thailand third among the most popular destinations in Asia for foodies around the globe. Agoda launched a campaign inviting more than 4,000 users from ten countries worldwide to respond to the platform’s survey about the top destinations for food lovers. Participants were asked to complete the survey after finishing their bookings. The platform released the results…

  • Thailand NewsThailand carves a spot in Agoda’s top destinations for returning tourists

    Thailand carves a spot in Agoda’s top destinations for returning tourists

    The popular travel booking platform, Agoda, included Thailand among the world’s destinations that tourists cannot get enough of. Other countries at the top of the ranking were Japan and South Korea. Agoda had just released the Return Visitor Ranking on September 5 after surveying travellers who had recently booked their next trip on the platform. The survey suggested that more…

  • Pattaya NewsAgoda: Pattaya tops list for quick weekend getaways from Bangkok

    Agoda: Pattaya tops list for quick weekend getaways from Bangkok

    Agoda identified Pattaya as the most-searched destination near Bangkok for quick weekend getaways in August. The travel platform’s recent list highlights top locations ideal for day trips, allowing visitors to leave in the morning and return to Bangkok by evening. Pattaya, situated in Chon Buri province, stands out not just for its beach parties but also for its diverse range…

  • Thailand NewsMore than 70% of Thai tourists return to Japan and Taiwan

    More than 70% of Thai tourists return to Japan and Taiwan

    Thai tourists are making repeat trips like never before, with a staggering 74% returning to their favourite destinations, according to Agoda’s latest Return Visitor Ranking. The ranking, based on a recent survey conducted on the Agoda platform, unveils that Japan, Taiwan, and Laos are the top three destinations that Thai travellers simply can’t resist revisiting. These countries are closely followed…

  • Thailand NewsThe White Lotus effect ignites travel frenzy on Koh Samui

    The White Lotus effect ignites travel frenzy on Koh Samui

    Koh Samui, the idyllic paradise island in the Gulf of Thailand, is basking in a wave of tourism enthusiasm. Recent data from Agoda shows a remarkable spike in interest, with international searches for accommodation soaring by 26% and domestic searches rising by 8% in June compared to the same period last year. The surge in interest coincides with the buzz…

  • Thailand NewsRain or shine: Thailand’s secondary cities steal the travel spotlight

    Rain or shine: Thailand’s secondary cities steal the travel spotlight

    Travellers in Thailand are increasingly shifting their focus to the country’s secondary cities, especially during the rainy season. Digital travel platform Agoda reported a significant rise in accommodation searches for these often-overlooked locales, reflecting a growing trend among domestic and international tourists eager to explore Thailand’s diverse regions. Topping the list as the most-searched secondary city is Chanthaburi, followed by…

  • Thailand NewsJapan’s hotspots for Golden Week getaways

    Japan’s hotspots for Golden Week getaways

    As Japan gears up for its Golden Week, holidaymakers hunt for the perfect getaway destination. The latest data from travel giant Agoda unveils an intriguing trend: Thailand is stealing the spotlight. Amidst the anticipation for Golden Week, which stretches from April 29 to May 6 this year, Japanese wanderlusts are setting their sights on Thailand like never before, making it…

  • Thailand NewsAgoda reveals hotspots: Bangkok heats up rankings

    Agoda reveals hotspots: Bangkok heats up rankings

    Agoda unveiled the hottest must-visit destinations with the Big Mango, Bangkok sizzling in second place. Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam emerged as the unrivalled favourites, igniting a tourism frenzy in the first month alone. Moreover, Malaysia and South Korea are hot on their heels, rounding up the top five inbound markets. According to Agoda’s January 2024 booking rankings, Asian travel destinations have…

  • Economy NewsThailand tourism thrives as it ranks second in global travel, Bangkok tops city list

    Thailand tourism thrives as it ranks second in global travel, Bangkok tops city list

    Thailand tourism continues to thrive, as online travel platform Agoda recently revealed that the country holds the title of the second most popular destination for travellers worldwide, with Bangkok topping the list of favourite cities for global travellers. The ranking came from an analysis of booking data collected from January to May of the current year, shared by government spokesman…

  • Business NewsThailand tourism eyed by Agoda CEO as business hotspot rivaling Japan, Vietnam

    Thailand tourism eyed by Agoda CEO as business hotspot rivaling Japan, Vietnam

    Agoda, the online travel agency, foresees a bright future for Thailand tourism as the country emerges as a preferred destination for business travellers, potentially rivalling top hotspots like Japan and Vietnam. Ranked second in Agoda’s largest inbound markets between January and May, Thailand’s tourism trails behind Japan in terms of overall popularity. Agoda’s Chief Executive, Omri Morgenshtern, believes Thailand’s potential…

  • Thailand video newsPhi phi rakes in more than 1 million baht per day | GMT

    Phi phi rakes in more than 1 million baht per day | GMT

    https://youtu.be/9rJmmLO5ck0 Entry fees to Thailand’s Phi-Phi islands have been reeling in about 1 million baht a day for the country’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, since the introduction of the e-ticketing system last July. Chiang Mai‘s work from home measure, introduced by the provincial administration yesterday will continue until tomorrow (Sunday), Thai PBS reported. This is due…

  • Thailand video newsTop 5 Cheapest Tourist Destinations in Thailand | GMT

    Top 5 Cheapest Tourist Destinations in Thailand | GMT

    https://youtu.be/ahRBBMxMp74 The latest episode of GMT is filled with news from Thailand, ranging from bizarre to tragic incidents that occurred in the country. One of the most prominent incidents mentioned is the arrest of a young British man for destroying property at a 7-Eleven store in the Pathumwan district of Bangkok. This is just one example of the country’s growing…

  • Tourism NewsTourism Authority of Thailand partners with Agoda, Alipay, Klook and KKDay

    Tourism Authority of Thailand partners with Agoda, Alipay, Klook and KKDay

    Tourism Authority of Thailand has joined forces with Agoda, Alipay, Klook and KKDay in a new joint marketing initiative aimed at increasing tourism in the kingdom. Each of the platforms will launch promotions and campaigns to boost tourism in Thailand and enhance awareness of experience-based tourism activities in major and secondary Thai destinations. Representatives from the four online platforms joined TAT…

  • Tourism NewsAgoda says these are the most popular vacation spots for Thai families

    Agoda says these are the most popular vacation spots for Thai families

    According to early 2023 search data from the travel platform Agoda, Pattaya is the most popular destination for Thai families looking for a domestic vacation this year. Hua Hin/Cha-am, and Phuket followed in second and third place. The full list of the top 10 most searched domestic destinations by families includes: Pattaya, Hua Hin/Cha-Am, Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri,…

  • Thailand NewsAgoda: Thailand leading Asia bookings post-pandemic

    Agoda: Thailand leading Asia bookings post-pandemic

    Popular booking website Agoda says Thailand is one of the first Asian countries to see tourism rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic. Omri Morgenshtern, Agoda’s chief executive says even though the inbound search rate for Thailand on the website was 39% lower than in the same period in 2019, it has begun to rise since the beginning of 2022. “Thailand is…

  • Thailand TravelBangkok is No.1 most popular tourist destination on Agoda in 2022

    Bangkok is No.1 most popular tourist destination on Agoda in 2022

    Online travel booking platform Agoda reveals that Bangkok takes the No.1 spot as the world’s hottest holiday destination this year, according to its latest booking data assessment. The removal of Covid-19-related entry requirements such as Test & Go and the Thailand Pass is thought to have driven the City of Angels to the top of the list this summer. Pattaya…

  • Northern Thailand NewsKhao Yai hotel threatening 3 million baht lawsuit for bad review named

    Khao Yai hotel threatening 3 million baht lawsuit for bad review named

    More details have emerged as the hotel in Khao Yai in Nakhon Ratchasima has held tight in their vow to sue a woman who left a slightly negative review for 3 million baht. The names of the resort and the woman involved were made more public as a lawyer representing the woman gave details about the incident. Sittra Biebangkerd said…

  • Thailand video newsMiss Universe Thailand, Mrs. Doubtfire, Chai’s Job | Thaiger Bites | Ep.68

    Miss Universe Thailand, Mrs. Doubtfire, Chai’s Job | Thaiger Bites | Ep.68

    Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.

  • Technology NewsTop 10 most useful apps in Thailand for expats and tourists

    Top 10 most useful apps in Thailand for expats and tourists

    Apps have changed the way we do a lot of daily, ordinary, tasks. Living in Thailand ,we have bench tested a range of apps and decided on the Top 10 most useful apps currently available, most of them are free, or have a free version. So many previously complicated or time-consuming tasks are now so much simpler, and sitting in…

  • Covid-19 NewsHealth Ministry teams up with Agoda to offer quarantine hotel packages

    Health Ministry teams up with Agoda to offer quarantine hotel packages

    Anyone planning a visit or a return to Thailand can now book their quarantine stay through Agoda, following a deal between the Public Health Ministry and the hotel booking platform. Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutecha announced the agreement yesterday, at a launch event at the Mövenpick Hotel BDMS Wellness Resort in Bangkok, in the company of Tares Krassanairawiwong from…