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New direct flight from Oman to Phuket is now available

On Monday, there was a first-ever direct flight from Oman to Phuket International Airport. The flight originated in Muscat. The Oman Air flight landed in Phuket after departing from Muscat, the capital of Oman. According to the article by The Phuket Express, the flight had a total of 162 passengers, all of whom were given HKT souvenirs upon their arrival. Recent months have witnessed the introduction of a number of brand-new direct airline options to Phuket. On November 12, the flagship airline of Russia made the announcement that it would be increasing the number of weekly flights departing from Russia to Phuket by 14. This occurred a little less than two weeks following the joyful return of Russian airlines to Phuket. The very first flight operated by LOT Polish Airlines arrived in Phuket on November 7th. From Warsaw to Phuket, there were a total of 252 people on the trip.…

Australia and Thailand will sign a convention against human trafficking

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…

Thailand allows drivers to use their phones hands-free via Bluetooth

A new police directive that went into effect on Friday allows motorists to use their mobile phones while operating a motor vehicle so long as they do not hold the gadget in their hands. The edict made by Pol General Suwat Jongsudsuk, who resigned as national police chief on September 28, and issued by the Royal Thai Police, went into effect on Friday after being published in the Royal Gazette. The order, which is a new modification to the Land Traffic Act, emphasizes that car drivers may use the phone wirelessly or with a Bluetooth device, allowing them to converse hands-free. In addition, the regulation provides that drivers are permitted to use hands-free devices while driving. It will also be legal for drivers to affix their mobile devices to the dashboard or windshield in a manner that does not hinder their view of approaching traffic. Those who disobey this rule…

Floods close waterfalls and attractions in 17 Thai national parks

The disastrous effects of the floods that have swept across Thailand have continued to be felt in the country’s national parks. As a result of the floods, seventeen national parks across the country have decided to temporarily close waterfalls and other natural areas, according to a piece that was published yesterday in Nation Thailand. The following is a list of the 17 websites that will go offline for an indefinite period of time: Doi Kham Fah in Pha Daeng National Park Tourist spots and accommodations in Khuean Srinagarindra National Park Tourist spots and accommodations in Na Yung Nam Som National Park Hin Samchan, Huay Toei, and Huay Pai waterfalls in Phu Ruea National Park Mae Keong Luang waterfall in Wiang Kosai National Park Tat Mok and Song Nang waterfalls and the Huaibong service area in Tat Mok National Park Mae Ke The majority of the nation’s national parks have been…

One and a half million Chinese visitors are expected to visit Thailand this year

11 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand in 2019, spending an average of $610 per day. According to a report, Thailand’s beaches and natural beauty, cultural activities, and affordability attract Chinese tourists. Japan reopens Oct. 11. Before the outbreak, many people traveled between Thailand and Japan. In 2019, Thailand welcomed 1.8 million Japanese tourists and 1,3 million Thais visited Japan. Additional liberalization of Hong Kong and Taiwan’s entrance requirements will attract more tourists, especially to Hong Kong, a favourite Thai destination. 430,000 and 380,000 tourists visited Hong Kong and Taiwan in 2019. The Thai government expects 160 million domestic trips with “We Travel Together” incentives. Locals may worry about their health and safety abroad. Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan said Xi Jinping’s attendance at the APEC conference in Bangkok might help secure 12 million tourists this year. If Xi allows outbound travel to resume in December, Phiphat predicts 1.5 million…

Pattaya offers free lunches during the Vegetarian Festival

In addition, residents of Pattaya are gathering to celebrate the annual Vegetarian Festival and enjoy free vegetarian meals. The festival is also taking place in Phuket. The Sawang Boriboon Foundation in the Naklua sub-district of the Bang Lamung District is providing free, scrumptious vegetarian meals to everyone from tonight through October 5th. The Sawang Boriboon is an organization devoted to Thai and Chinese culture. It can simultaneously serve meals to up to 300 individuals. People are able to dine there during the following three unique sessions: It will be held between 8.30 and 9.30 in the morning, and lunch will be served between 12 and 1.30. Evening sessions are from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On its Facebook page, the organization has posted photos of people eating free meals with grins on their faces. The foundation has assigned one part of seating for guests wearing all-white attire and another portion…

Thailand reopens on October 1, 2022

Officials anticipate a boom in international arrivals now that Thailand is completely reopened, especially because the peak travel period for the nation’s most well-known tourist destinations is from October to March. As demand for travel to Thailand grows, flights there have been expanding as well. Tourism authorities are scurrying around to launch and advertise plans to entice tourists full-bore with this, the full reopening. The action with the greatest substance is a new program that will run through the end of March of next year to increase the duration of stay for tourists entering the kingdom amid a flurry of corny catchphrases and targeted demographics. Travelers with visas-on-arrival who previously received 15 days will now receive a 30-day stamp. And the 30 days will be extended to 45 days for individuals who entered the country on a visa waiver. We welcome visitors to explore Thailand’s new and current tourist attractions,…

The July Full Moon Party kickstarts Koh Pha Ngan’s momentum

It is estimated that up to 20,000 individuals traveled to the island to take part in the festivities, which were the first since the full relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions and mask requirements. Locals will probably prolong the August Full Moon Party to two days as a result of the confusion. Attendance at the party considerably grew after the event’s climax in April, which coincided with the Songkran celebration and the Christian Easter vacation and attracted over 10,000 people. May and June saw slightly reduced attendance. Because the two days prior to the festival were Buddha Days, when drinking and partying are illegal, there were clear conflicts between foreigners who came to celebrate and local drink stands and bars trying to preserve the law. The August Full Moon Party was originally scheduled for August 12 due to the Queen Mother’s Birthday holiday, however since it is NOT a Buddha Day and…

Phuket shoots for 5 million foreign tourists this year

The number of visitors from other countries who are anticipated to come to Thailand this year has been calculated in a number of different methods by authorities in charge of tourism. Ratchadaphon forecast that there would be a total of 5 million visitors from other countries visiting Phuket this year. Since the beginning of the previous week, the head of Phuket’s tourism industry has been expressing confidence that the island might get as many as 3.5 million foreign tourists in 2018. Since the “Test and Go” policy of the Thailand Pass was eliminated, it is no longer a mystery that the majority of tourists who visit Phuket are from India. In fact, this is one of the island’s biggest draws. Between the 1st and the 18th of May, there were 12,200 Indian visitors that visited Phuket. The United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore are the top three countries that send the…