Even though most people are thrilled to see tourism return to Thailand and a rise in the number of international flights, there is one thing that practically nobody misses: standing in line for a taxi. As the number of arriving flights at the airport rises, there is a shortage of available taxis for arriving customers. As the number of passengers waiting for taxis at Suvarnabhumi Airport continues to climb, airport officials have issued a call for more taxis to register for pick-ups. Before they may seek customers, taxis must register as authorized airport transportation. In an effort to lessen the number of clients waiting in lengthy lines, officials at Thailand’s principal airport hub are requesting that additional cabs provide the service. According to the Bangkok Post, the recent long holiday weekend served only to demonstrate the necessity of this. Following their arrival in the country, travelers have recently shared photographs…
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All of the ports of call that cruise ships visit experience significant economic growth as a result of the high number of passengers each ship can accommodate. This enormous yacht, which had 18 stories, set sail for Phuket with approximately 4,600 passengers on board. Eight hundred of those cruisers had made reservations in advance for one of the island’s unique day tour programs. Numerous more people sailed to land apart from the arranged trips in order to unrestrictedly investigate the beaches and local businesses. These travelers make up a group that is frequently seen as very desirable. The director of the Tourism Authority in Phuket noted that visitors arriving by boat, be it a private sailboat, a luxury yacht, or a massive cruise liner, tend to have larger spending budgets than other tourists. Even though cruise ship passengers only spend one day ashore, they spend that day spending money at…
Malaysia AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X are AirAsia X subsidiaries (AAX). AAX will expand medium-haul services from Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur to fulfill demand. New routes begin in October. Tony Fernandes, CEO of AAX, stated the airline is “back” 175 pilots and 285 cabin crew members were put on leave due to Covid-19. American Airlines may fly to London, Dubai, and Istanbul claimed Fernandes. Bangkok-bound. Malaysia Kuala Lumpur bookings “look strong,” said AAX CEO Benyamin Ismail. He expects medium-haul travel would improve in 2023. AirAsia’s website sells tickets for all routes. Find out how to reach your final location before booking a trip. Thai AAX connects Bangkok and… Japan • Narita is Tokyo’s international airport (NRT). Seoul and Incheon are South Korean cities. The airline will begin flights from Bangkok to… Australia’s Melbourne Australia’s Sydney Japan’s Sapporo Tony Fernandes said bringing back medium-haul services was crucial. This strategy ensures…
The Loy Krathong holiday takes place on November 8 this year. According to a Nation Thailand article, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host Loy Krathong celebrations on the following dates and locations: • Bangkok: November 6 to 8, Santichaiprakarn Park, Phra Nakhon • Sukhothai: Sukhothai Historical Park, Muang district, from 29 October to 8 November • Roi-Et: November 7 through 8 at Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park and Phlan Chai Lake in the district of Muang • Samut Songkhram: November 5 to 8, King Rama II Memorial Park and Wat Phummarin Kudi Thong, Amphawa district • Chiang Mai: November 7 to 9, Chiang Mai Old City Moat and Muang Chiang Mai district • Tak: November 5 to November 8 for the Rim Sai Than Lan Krathong The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Monday that upcoming events will “give travelers the opportunity to explore each province’s unique cultural…
The abandoned and defaced tourist service center in Pattaya has been cleaned up following a succession of break-ins and vandalism in the surrounding area. Nikom Sangkaew and members of the Pattaya Police Department worked together to repair the light bulbs and clean the inside of the police box on Beach Road just across the Royal Garden Plaza. Since 2019, the box has supplied essentially no services. Photographs taken by Pattaya Mail reveal that the box is completely covered in graffiti. According to Police Lieutenant Thongin Panyanam, however, officers will soon be stationed on the beach in order to provide immediate assistance to beachgoers. According to Nikom, the cleanup was necessary due to a number of thefts committed by transgender individuals in the vicinity of the facility. This year, Pattaya has gained a reputation as a safe haven for gold necklace thieves, most of whom are opportunistic ladyboy thieves and Indian…
During the High Season, which runs from November to March, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has planned a number of extensive marketing campaigns to entice travelers to the internationally renowned province of Chiang Mai. One of the campaigns bears the moniker “Northern Charm of the Past.” This marketing campaign draws its inspiration from the culture of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, of which Chiang Mai was formerly a part. The program will target individuals in the labor field, multigenerational families, and senior citizens who remain active. There is also a campaign called “North X Clusive” that focuses on the craftsmanship of local artisans. Thanks to the “North Experience Festival,” tourists will be able to visit historic temples and pray for a happy future. The “Riverside Eatery” promotion will involve local dining establishments as well as restaurants noted in the Michelin Guide. Nation Thailand reports that TAT’s “Amazing Northern Road Trip”…
According to estimates cited by Forbes, the worldwide human trafficking industry earns around $150 billion annually (5.5 trillion baht). They employ airlines, buses, and taxis to transport their victims, reserve hotel rooms, and are active on social media platforms to recruit and advertise the services of their victims. Banks are used by traffickers to deposit and launder their funds. Concerned that the United States may station nuclear-capable bombers near Darwin, Australia continues to expand its alliances in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This is in response to China’s heightened rage. Today in Bangkok, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is due to meet with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who is now in the Pacific on a goodwill visit. Australia is now working hard to deepen its ties with Southeast Asian nations, so the deal is timely. The two are expected to approve Australia’s support of a training facility in Thailand…
Chiang Mai International Airport has postponed 69 flights to protect passengers from the risk of being struck by flying debris during the Lantern Festival, which takes place between November 8 and November 9. As a means of assisting travelers, the airport has canceled 55 flights, rescheduled 14 others, and added six special flights. Chiang Mai hosts the Lantern Festival, also known as the Yi Peng Festival, a northern Thai cultural event. Villagers send lanterns into the sky during this event to worship Buddha and request forgiveness from Phra Mae Kong Ka, the Thai name for the Goddess of Water. In addition, the residents believe that their poor circumstances will vanish alongside the fluttering lanterns. As it is clear that flying lanterns pose a risk to airplanes attempting to land, the government has taken steps to preserve the region’s traditional culture while also protecting individuals in the air and on the…
The Department of Internal Trade (DIT), a division of the Ministry of Commerce, announced yesterday that it will monitor nationwide increases in the price of vegetables and will devise cost-controlling measures. According to Udom Srisomsong, the Director General of the DIT, recent flooding in a number of the kingdom’s districts has affected the quality of products and increased the cost of transport. “The provincial commercial offices have been instructed to keep a closer eye on prices and to strive to provide sufficient vegetables to consumers at reasonable prices.” The DIT intends to transport additional veggies from provinces unaffected by floods, like as Songkhla, Phuket, and Saturn, through a central market to provide consumers with more options. Consumers have noted that the availability of locally grown veggies such as morning glory, spring onions, and coriander has reached its highest point in the last decade. According to a report by the DIT,…
Now that travel restrictions in Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan have been loosened, the airline requires more Asian employees to meet the increased demand. As part of the latter, the trainees were obliged to leap into the pool to simulate an emergency ocean landing by the pilot. Once in the water, recruits are instructed to practice swimming backward, paddling with one hand while dragging someone with the other, and inflating life jackets with hairdryers. In order to conserve energy, the trainees huddled together to stay warm at sea by connecting their arms and legs, making themselves smaller, and moving as little as possible. Singapore Airlines is only one of a handful of flag carriers that are increasing their recruitment efforts. Since initiating the reform process, Thai Airways International (THAI) has consistently moved forward. The Central Bankruptcy Court allowed THAI’s petition to revise its recovery plan last week, delivering much-needed support…