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The subsidy scheme for domestic tourists might be reduced to 500,000 rooms from 1.5 million after the cabinet this week cut the proposed budget of 8.7 billion baht by half, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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AoT works to develop travel super-app

The "Sawasdee by AoT" app, which provides airport and flight information, will be transformed into a super-app that offers a broad range of tourism-related services as the number of passengers at six AoT airports is expected to hit 90 million next year, says app developer Sky ICT Plc.

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12 best bars in Singapore

Whether a stopover or the main event, any trip to Singapore should incorporate a session at one of these top spots

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11 foreign passengers hurt in bus accident

PHETCHABURI: Eleven foreign passengers were injured when a tour bus ran off the Phetkasem highway and crashed into a power post in Khao Yoi district early on Tuesday, police said.

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Ring in 2023 at these NYE countdown events

Bangkok has plenty of ways to make New Year’s Eve memorable. For those who are intrigued by the buzz of a cheering crowd counting down to 2023 and a firework extravaganza, Guru has a list of NYE countdown events, in and out of Bangkok, alongside low-key spots to take in…

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Experience old-school train travel glamour

Having opened in September, the resort's first phase sees 45 stylish guestrooms and suites in residential buildings named after local railway stations. Somying’s Kitchen, an all-day dining restaurant with a farm-to-table concept, and Tea Carriage, which offers a formal afternoon tea with a breathtaking view, were also unveiled. The resort…

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Thailand leads BBC travel destination poll

Thailand is viewed as the most popular destination to visit in Southeast Asia for visitors planning a trip from North America and Europe, according to a survey by BBC News.

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Proposal limits 4am closing time to one area

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is proposing only one pilot area, Bangla Walking Street in Phuket, to extend operating hours of nighttime entertainment venues until 4am after previous proposals were rejected by the Public Health Ministry.

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Tourism trade 'needs reboot'

The tourism industry should campaign to bin obsolete laws to ensure future growth, according to the main opposition Pheu Thai Party.

Bangkok Post

Bigger and better

Rider Mania is an annual Royal Enfield event that has always been on my wishlist, and I finally got a chance to take part in this celebration of motorcycles, music, races, art and travel.

Bangkok Post

Royal Enfield Thailand chapter hosts reunion party

A few weeks after Rider Mania in Goa, Royal Enfield Thailand organised the Reunion party and invited 220 people to ride from Bangkok to Nakhon Nayok. Dusit Sema-ngoen, photographer and blogger of 701 Moto Vlog, captured some memorable moments.

Bangkok Post

The songs of monarchs

For famed saxophonist and lecturer Assoc Prof Dr Pathorn Srikaranonda, two recent performances in Phnom Penh were a music mission to remember.

Bangkok Post

Man, 22, dies in kayaking tragedy in Thailand

Odhrán O'Neill, 22, was last seen kayaking in Khao Sok National Park in Bangkok on Saturday

Manchester Evening News

Odhran O'Neill: Body of missing Lurgan man last seen kayaking found in Thailand

The 22-year-old had travelled to Khao Sok National Park in Bangkok

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InterContinental Phuket Resort celebrates the holiday season with feasts and festivities

InterContinental Phuket Resort on Kamala Beach invites revellers to usher in 2023 with activities, food and a lively atmosphere under the theme of "Celestial Celebrations", in line with the Traibhumikatha cosmology, which inspires the design of its pièce de résistance white Heaven Pavilion.

Bangkok Post

Second cruise ship arrives at Samui

SURAT THANI: A cruise ship with more than 2,800 passengers and crew on board docked at Koh Samui on Saturday for a one-day visit.

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The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon's grand opening is a night to remember

The official grand opening of The Standard’s Asia flagship in Bangkok took place on Dec 14, with performances by mostly noted DJs, across four floors of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon. Stephane Vacher, The Standard’s Executive Vice President of the Nightlife and Entertainment Department, was tasked with curating the night’s music…

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Wildlife to get 3D crosswalks

A group of eco-tourists calling themselves Jud Kang Tent have launched a project in tandem with Khao Yai National Park and TOA Paint Thailand to create 3D painted crosswalks urging vehicles to slow down.

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Police target tourist hunters

Police are stepping up measures to protect foreign visitors as scam artists and criminals are back on the prowl now the country has reopened to overseas tourists.

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Pattaya hopes for busy December

Pattaya tourism operators are optimistic an event-packed December and the return of corporate clients will help stimulate demand as a number of local tourists delayed bookings while waiting for the government's subsidy scheme.

Daily Mirror

Dozens of travellers topple into the ocean after major bridge collapses in Bali

The group of 35 travellers were waiting to board a 19th Century boat called a tongkang at the Banjar Nyu Seaport on Indonesia's party island of Bali

Bangkok Post

TAT sees Chinese tourists returning soon

Outbound tourism from China is expected to restart during the Chinese New Year in late January 2023 as Beijing gradually lifts Covid-19 restrictions, say industry operators.

Bangkok Post

Phuket cashes in as tourists return

Phuket has emerged as the tourist destination raking in the highest earnings this year in Thailand, collecting at least 127 billion baht in tourism revenue in the first 10 months of 2022, said government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana.

Bangkok Post

Izakaya restaurant Zuma returns to Phuket

Due to high demand, Zuma's pop-up returns to Anantara Layan Phuket for the seventh season, from now until April.

Bangkok Post

Mae Fah Luang Foundation marks golden jubilee

From now until Jan 29, Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park in Chiang Rai is hosting "Light Of Life", the first-ever outdoor light art exhibition amidst the mountainscape of Doi Tung.

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