Yesterday morning, a cruise ship from Singapore anchored off the coast of Patong, bringing with it 3,000 passengers for a brief visit to what is commonly regarded as the most polluted area of Phuket. The Genting Dream, a vessel operated by Resorts World Cruises, arrived in the early morning hours. The ship is now on a five-day cruise that began in Singapore and included stops in Penang, Malaysia, and Phuket, Thailand, so it is evident that the passengers are aware of what to expect on their journey. Representatives from the Kuala Lumpur office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) were there to meet the guests as the cruise liner docked in Phuket. The bulk of passengers is Singaporeans, Malaysians, Indians, Indonesians, and Taiwanese. The Genting Dream has 18 decks and is 335 meters long with 1,674 rooms. It has a passenger capacity of 3,352 people. According to Napasorn Kakai,…
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According to the residents, the large number of seagulls that attract tourists has benefited the food businesses, laborers, traders, and fishermen in the area. In Don Hoi Lot, the restaurants and seafood businesses are among the most popular places for travelers. “I’m extremely delighted since Don Hoi Lot has been peaceful for a very long time,” remarked Trader Nopparat, a resident of Don Hoi Lot who is 32 years old. In the beginning, there were only a few seagulls were seen. The number of people, however, continued to increase and has since attracted hundreds more tourists. According to Nation Thailand, during the winter months, seagulls typically migrate to the Bang Pu Recreation Centre in Samut Prakan in order to breed there. The center is yet another popular destination for travelers looking to photograph and feed seagulls. The gulls, according to the authorities, are brown-headed gulls, which belong to the Laridae…
According to data provided by Thai Airways International (THAI), the two countries with the highest number of visitors from Thailand are Japan and Singapore. Recently, Korakot Chatasingha, the chief of advertising for THAI, stated that the number of advance reservations made for the New Year vacations has continually climbed by approximately 65% on average. The cabin factors for flights to Japan, which average approximately 70 percent, are among the highest. As a further measure to cater to the needs of tourists, the airline intends to launch a route between Bangkok and Sapporo in the month of December. According to Korakot, “At the moment, Japanese lines are receiving positive feedback from passengers, particularly tourists from Thailand.” As a result of the Japanese government’s decision to relax some of the measures it had in place to prevent the spread of COVID and to allow a greater number of tourists into the country,…
In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of tourists traveling to explore the flower-rich regions of Thailand. Because there are so many pink lotuses, the lake and swamp of Bueng Boraphet, which is located in the northern region of the province of Nakhon Sawan, are becoming increasingly alluring to visitors. The region of Bueng Boraphet which is today home to a thriving lotus industry spans more than 100 rai. Those who have an interest in flora may contract the services of a private boat operator in order to have a better look at the lotuses. Many people make the journey to the province of Mae Hong Son during this time of year in order to witness the golden flowers that bloom seasonally there. They are mostly going to the Khun Yuam district so that they can witness the stunning Dok Bua Tong blossoms, which are sometimes…
Russian tourists have been Phuket’s largest group of November visitors thus far. In November’s first 10 days, 18,370 Russians visited Phuket. Moscow-Phuket flights resumed this month. Aeroflot will boost direct Phuket flights. Less than two weeks ago, Russian airlines returned to the island. Russia’s flagship airline announced on November 12 that it would add 14 weekly flights to Phuket. Phuket and Pattaya are flooded with Russian tourists. The article quotes Thanet Suparashasrangsi, chairman of the Chonburi Council of Tourism Industry, as saying, “Azur Airline will begin bringing in charter flights on B757 carriers on November 26. This will significantly increase the number of tourists in Pattaya.” Ikar Carrier, another Russian airline, also observes a rise in Russian travelers. The country is on track to meet the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s 7 to 10 million visitor target for 2022. Koh Samui expects more Russian tourists in December. Koh Samui relied heavily…
Tourism in Thailand may be on the rise, but compared to other regions of the world, Southeast Asia has had a much lower return rate among international visitors. The tourist industry has fully recovered in a number of Europe’s most popular vacation locations, with some even establishing new records. Nevertheless, Asia is losing behind because of the progressive loosening of Covid-19 restrictions. The projected date for the initial full reopening of Thailand’s border is November 1, 2021, more than a year after initial preparations for the restoration of the border began. During those times, travel was difficult and expensive. In addition to the quarantines and the Thailand Pass, several Covid tests were conducted. All pandemic restrictions were finally lifted at the start of the prior month, a very new development. Officials projected that the refurbished attraction, which reopened in November of last year, will have 15 million visitors this year.…
As a result of the recent surge in popularity of the stunning road as a destination for tourists, the path has not yet been overrun by merchants offering a variety of goods to tourists, including food and beverages as well as mementos. Pavements in the neighborhood have been upgraded by the government, and efforts have been made to maintain the surrounding area tidy. There aren’t any obstructions to the vistas or the road, but there are a few restaurants hidden away where tourists may relax and have a meal. Even though the route is becoming increasingly popular and attracts a growing number of visitors, the hills continue to provide opportunities for people to observe and photograph the way the road carves its way through the gorgeous hillside. Cars pull over to the side of the road and out of the way of the scenery so that people with properly timed…
When attempting to pick where to spend our time off during the holidays, it’s likely that all of us have a similar train of thought: “what would APEC do?” The recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok is expected, in the opinion of Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, to have a significant positive impact on the country’s worldwide tourism industry. After seeing Thailand highlighted as part of the APEC Summit, an official spokeswoman for the government stated today that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha hopes that more international tourists will be interested in visiting Thailand as a result. After a meeting with the Royal Family on Friday and the closing ceremony with the formal leaders’ proclamation, the organization’s Economic Leaders week just finished off yesterday. But despite the fact that tourists probably do not choose their vacation spots based on which political conferences are held there, Thailand made it…
Because of the regulations that were put in place by Covid-19, only a certain number of participants were allowed to take part in the event in both 2020 and 2021. However, at this point in time, city officials in Pattaya anticipate that the festival will return with an attendance that is far higher than in years past. The organizers of the festival have stated that one of their goals is to make this year’s event one that will be remembered by incorporating, among other things, musical performances and cultural activities. This event was recognized in March by the International Festival and Event Association of Asia as “one of the major maritime tourist events in Asia.” The city manager of Pattaya stated yesterday that there were approximately twenty countries’ worth of representatives at the international fireworks competition. The festival may be traced back to its initial goal, which was to honor…
In one of the provinces in northern Thailand, the abundant pink lotus blooms are luring tourists to the area. Over 100 rai of land in the lake and swamp known as Bueng Boraphet, which is located in the province of Nakhon Sawan, is currently covered in lotuses. According to a member of staff at the office of the Bueng Boraphet Wildlife Sanctuary, the lotuses have been flowering since the beginning of this month. The employee stated that it is anticipated that the lotuses will blossom throughout the marshes at the beginning of December. The Bueng Boraphet wetland and lake complex is home to Thailand’s largest collection of freshwater marshes and lakes. Those interested in flowers can hire a private boat operator to have a closer look at the lotuses. According to Nation Thailand, the starting price for an hourly rental of a boat with 12 seats is 600 baht. Those…