Enhanced Tourist Safety in Phuket for High Season

Prime Minister of Thailand has stressed the need for heightened tourist safety in Phuket province as preparations ramp up for the upcoming high season from September to February. During a recent meeting with various tourism and security agencies, strategies were discussed to improve service and security for the expected surge in tourist arrivals.

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Thailand Considering Investing In Three Deep Sea Ports To Boost Marine Tourism

Cruise terminals to serve as hybrid ports

Given the continuous growth opportunities in marine tourism through the increasing number of large cruise ships, the Marine Department has commissioned a consultant to study the feasibility and design of ports to accommodate these vessels.

The project has been allocated a budget of 156.15 million baht for the years 2020-23 under the integrated tourism revenue generation plan.

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Community Involvement and Nature-Based Solutions To Protect Thai Coast

The ocean and the coast play important roles in Southeast Asia as a residential area and a source of livelihood. The region’s coastline spans a total length of 234,000 km and its ocean supplies around 40% of the global fish supply; at the same time, it is also the home to a third of mangroves and coral reefs in the region. Thailand itself has around 3,219 kilometers of coastline which is also responsible for tourism and the fishing industry.

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Elevated Gastronomy: Canopy, A Tree Top Dining Experience, Arrives at Anantara Golden Triangle

A naturalist’s playground surrounded by Northern Thailand’s lush jungle, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort proudly unveils Canopy, A Tree Top Dining Experience, an innovative dining concept that speaks to the resort’s eco-conscious ethos and its commitment to promoting authentic regional flavours.

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NH Hotels & Resorts Makes Indian Ocean Debut with Opening of NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort

Minor Hotels, a leading hospitality group with more than 550 hotels in 56 countries, has announced the arrival of the first NH Hotels & Resorts branded property in the Indian Ocean, with NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort set to open its doors on 01 September 2024.

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Trisara Promotes Movement For the Mind Through WiseMotion

Phuket resort’s new wellness retreat makes its debut with neuroscientist-led program.

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Etihad Airways Expands Flights to Singapore and Thailand in 2025

Etihad Airways has made a major announcement regarding the increase in its services to Singapore and Thailand, which is going to affect travel all over the world. From February 1, 2025, the UAE’s national carrier, famous for sumptuous luxury and high-class service, will have its A380 double-decker aircraft serve the skies of Singapore. This means Singapore will be the fourth major city to have the A380 service, in this brilliant gesture after London, UK.

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AirAsia now flies direct from Phuket to Chennai, Kolkata

AirAsia Thailand continues with its expansion in India with the introduction of direct flights from Phuket to the Indian cities of Chennai and Kolkata.

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TAT Follow the Trend Paris Olympics 2024 draws French tourists to Thailand

TAT stimulates the French tourist market for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, teaming up with travel agency partners and airlines to sell Thai travel packages, targeting 6.32 people, generating revenue of 42,900 million baht.

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Banyan Tree Samui Appoints New Sous Chef

Kitja Muakin joins Saffron Restaurant, recently recognised in MICHELIN Guide.

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