Today marks the reopening of the Tham Luang caverns, which became famous in 2018 for the daring rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from the caves. The location has been off-limits since the first of July so that it could ride out the monsoon season. Late in the month of June 2018, a teenage football team was exploring the caves when heavy storms triggered flash floods that filled the cave with water and trapped the group within. During the wet season, the caves in the Khun Nam Nang Non-forest park were closed to the public for a period of three and a half months to prevent any additional accidents. A merit-making ceremony was held yesterday to mark the reopening of the caves to tourists. The ceremony was presided over by the chief of the Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai, which is where the caves are located. The…
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Aquaverse, the first theme park produced by Columbia Pictures, is the world’s first. Twenty minutes from Pattaya, they opted for Bang Saray. It features attractions and rides based on Hotel Transylvania, Jumanji, Zombieland, Bad Boys, The Emoji Movie, and Ghostbusters. The attraction for all ages would combine theme parks with water parks. There will be Thai and other restaurants, themed zones, water and land attractions, and more. The event will feature live acts, unique venues, and retail businesses. There are exhilarating waterslides and calming activities like a huge jacuzzi in the water park area. The first wave pool theater in the world allows guests to watch movies while relaxing in a wave pool. There are drop slides and a kid’s section for larger kids. Amazon Falls and Sony Pictures Entertainment constructed 35 rai in Pattaya. The 80-acre park will be inaugurated in two stages. Reports indicate that Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse…
This week, the Icelandic ambassador from the Icelandic Embassy in Beijing flew to Phuket, where he met with the Phuket Governor, Narong Woonciew, at the Phuket Governor’s Lounge in Provincial Hall. The Phuket Public Relations Department says that the two people got together to talk about the possibility of opening a consulate on the island and bringing more tourists from Iceland. After the Icelandic ambassador asked about the safety of Icelandic tourists visiting Phuket, Narong, the governor of the island, talked about the safety measures that are in place to protect all tourists. There were more people at the conference, including an Honorary Consul of Norway. Thailand has recently had diplomatic talks with a number of European countries, including Iceland and Norway, to promote tourism and business partnerships. On October 6, the Norwegian ambassadors to Iceland and Thailand got together in Oslo. In a statement, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
According to TAT projections, more than three million people are expected to travel throughout the country this month. During the current holiday weekend, it is expected that Phuket would generate a total of two billion baht. According to the head of the Phuket TAT office, a total of 24,370 international passengers landed on 137 flights operated by 29 different airlines between October 13 and 16. There will be 28,038 persons flying on domestic flights from the 217 international aircraft that will land in Phuket. The director predicts that hotel occupancy will reach 39% throughout the holiday weekend, with around 153,000 tourists visiting the island province. Tourism industry officials expect that more than three million individuals will travel throughout the month’s two holiday periods. The holiday began on Thursday, the first day honoring the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. Locals and foreign tourists have…
The government anticipates that the enhanced LTR visa will attract one million individuals annually, thereby bolstering the economic recovery following Covid-19. The government anticipates a windfall of 1 trillion baht. 50,000 baht is not much money. As with all lovely things, there is a catch. Foreigners are required by the Thai government to jump through hoops and mount tall obstacles. Each group must satisfy the requirements. Foreigners who wish to reside in Thailand must possess $1 million in assets and earn $80,000 annually. They must also invest $500,000 in Thai real estate or other assets. Foreign retirees and specialists are need to earn $80,000 annually. These international specialists must have five years of industry experience. Foreigners who wish to work in Thailand must earn a minimum of $80,000 per year and have worked for at least five years in firms with $150 million in revenue over the previous three years.…
Bear 747 won Katmai’s annual Fat Bear Week event. Bear wins again. Bear 747 earned 68,105 votes, beating Bear 901 with 56,876 votes. Fat Bear Week celebrates the park’s bears’ accomplishments before hibernation. Fat Bear Tuesday became Bear Week in 2015. The tournament honors Katmai’s brown bears as they gain weight for hibernation. Katmai park rangers select 12 bears and give mid-July and early-September pictures. Fans voted for their favorite hibernating bear on October 5. The bears battle it out in head-to-head knockout rounds. Katmai National Park’s Brooks River is home to the world’s largest brown bears. Bears must bulk up before winter to survive. Each bear consumes 500lbs of Brooks River salmon to prepare for winter. They use stored fat for energy and lose a third of their body fat in winter. They’re more likely to survive the cold months if they gain weight. Bear 747, the champion of…
Even though there is no longer a necessity for foreigners to undergo forced quarantine, they are still expected to have their health checked and complete rapid Covid tests, according to the Bangkok Post. Travelers are only required to monitor their health for the first week after entering the nation, and they can administer the necessary tests themselves. Prior to the outbreak, Taiwan was a popular holiday destination because to its bustling towns, which were recognized for their delectable cuisine, as well as the country’s magnificent natural beauty and scuba diving chances. When countries began to reopen their borders to international travelers, Taiwanese and foreign residents were once again free to leave and enter the country; however, they were required to undertake a two-week quarantine period at home or in a hotel. Eva Airways and China Airlines, the two largest international airlines of Taiwan, have been working diligently to restore flights…
Director of PAL Lucio C. Tan III quoted his father, chairman, and CEO of PAL Lucio C. Tan, as stating… “Philippine Airlines is prepared to assist in the revitalization of the Philippines’ domestic and international air travel markets, to service the demands of global citizens, particularly overseas Filipinos, and to actively contribute to the rehabilitation of the Philippine economy.” “Philippine Airlines is prepared to contribute to the revitalization of the Philippines’ domestic and international air transport markets” “Our mission as the flag carrier is more important than ever, and we are grateful for the opportunity to recover from the pandemic and continue to carry out this task to the best of our ability.” Our mission as the flag carrier is more important than ever. Thai Airways announced in August that, as part of its reorganization efforts, it will rent three extra aircraft and hire 600 additional employees this year. The…
According to an announcement made by a Thai government spokesperson last month, almost five million international tourists visited the “Land of Smiles” in Thailand between January 1 and September 8. According to the Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT), a total of 751,397 visitors came from Malaysia. India ranked second with 481 825 fresh arrivals. Laos was ranked third with 310,464 international arrivals. With a total of 249,084 arrivals, Cambodia was the fourth most popular country from which tourists to Thailand originated. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism, revealed in a news conference a week ago that visitors from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan had expressed interest in visiting Thailand after the country’s Visa on Arrival program was expanded from 15 to 30 days on October 1. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, the total number of available seats on flights operated by airlines has greatly increased. The weekly seat capacity for…
The TAT is requesting that all divers break a Guinness World Record. The TAT encourages tourists and locals to join in Go Green Active, a conservation diving event held November 18-20 at Phuket’s Patong Beach. The TAT hopes to set a Guinness World Record for the greatest number of scuba divers collecting trash. They anticipate one thousand divers to participate. The purpose of the Go Green Active event is to increase environmental consciousness and promote sustainable tourism in Thailand. This event is part of the “Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Incredible New Chapters” campaign. Divers can choose from whale sharks, octopuses, dolphin, and starfish. • The whale shark option includes one world-record dive, two fun dives, two nights’ hotel, breakfast, plus transportation to and from the airport and activities. The Dolphin option includes one dive toward the world record and two dives for pleasure. • The octopus option includes one world-record…