Israel Cancels Terror Warning for Bangkok

January 27, 2012
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Israel Cancels Terror Warning for Bangkok

Thailand is once again safe for Israeli travellers, according to a report in the Jerusalem Post last night. The Counter Terrorism Bureau in Israel released a statement yesterday saying a previous “severe travel warning” issued two weeks ago over the likelihood of an immediate attack against Israelis in Bangkok has been cancelled because of the work of the Thai security forces. This included the arrest of an alleged Hezbollah operative and the uncovering of a weapons storehouse in the country. However, because...

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9 Chinese Shrine Tour in Phuket: 27-29 January

January 26, 2012
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9 Chinese Shrine Tour in Phuket: 27-29 January

As part of the festivities for the Chinese New Year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing a “Worship 9 Shrines in Phuket” tour. The tour bus will leave twice a day at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  for a one day tour...

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UCLan Fashion Show on Friday 27 January

January 26, 2012
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UCLan Fashion Show on Friday 27 January

Fancy yourself as a bit of a fashionista? Do you think you have an eye for good design? Join the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) graduate fashion show at Discovery Plaza, Siam Square on Friday 27th January to see what the best in up...

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Free 1 Year WiFi at Bangkok’s Terminal 21 Mall

January 26, 2012
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Free 1 Year WiFi at Bangkok’s Terminal 21 Mall

If you are on holiday in Bangkok and want to upload some holiday photos or talk to family and friends on video chat, then you might want to consider...

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Coming to Bangkok

January 23, 2012
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Coming to Bangkok

Boeing next month will begin the third segment of the 787 Dream Tour, with two stops planned in Asia. The all-new Dreamliner will visit Bangkok and Singapore, where customers,...

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Kadeejeen Art & Culture Festival in Bangkok

January 23, 2012
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Kadeejeen Art & Culture Festival in Bangkok

The Association of Siamese Architects under the Royal Patronage is inviting you to the 3rd Kadeejeen Art in Soi Festival, an annual art and culture festival aimed to strengthen...

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Wish You Were Here With Me in Thailand

January 21, 2012
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Wish You Were Here With Me in Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its brand new campaign ‘Wish You Were Here’ to encourage tourist activities in Thailand following last year’s great floods. The TAT...

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Don’t Fall for the “Chinatown is Closed” Scam

January 21, 2012
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Don’t Fall for the “Chinatown is Closed” Scam

The best time to visit Chinatown in Bangkok is this weekend as everyone is getting ready for the Chinese New Year. All of the streets are decorated and people...

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TripAdvisor Names the Top 25 Hotels in Thailand

January 20, 2012
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TripAdvisor Names the Top 25 Hotels in Thailand

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has just announced the winners of its 2012 Travelers’ Choice awards for the World’s Best Hotels 2012. In the Top 25 for the...

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New Chiang Mai-Luang Prabang bus route

January 20, 2012
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New Chiang Mai-Luang Prabang bus route

A second class air-conditioned bus route opened Thursday from Chiang Mai to Luang Pabang as the 8th route linking Thailand with the Lao PDR. The route opening ceremony took...

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Shangri-La Stops Selling Shark Fin Soup

January 19, 2012
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Shangri-La Stops Selling Shark Fin Soup

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts today announced its ‘Sustainable Seafood Policy’ including the commitment to cease serving shark fin in all of its operated restaurants as well as accepting new...

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Miss Czech Republic Beauty Contestants in Thailand

January 18, 2012
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Miss Czech Republic Beauty Contestants in Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and ESO Travel, a major tour operator in Eastern Europe, recently welcomed 16 contestants from the “Miss Czech Republic Beauty Contest 2012″ to...

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Don Chedi Memorial Fair in Suphan Buri from 18 January

January 17, 2012
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Don Chedi Memorial Fair in Suphan Buri from 18 January

The central province of Suphan Buri, about 107 kilometers from Bangkok by car, is holding its major cultural event, “Don Chedi Memorial and Red Cross Fair,” from 18th January...

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Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2012

January 13, 2012
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Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2012

The celebration of the Chinese New Year remains the most important of annual festivals on the Chinese lunar calendar observed in the various regions of Thailand. Chinese New Year...

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UPDATE: US Embassy Warns of “Possible” Terrorist Attack in Bangkok in Near Future

January 13, 2012
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UPDATE: US Embassy Warns of “Possible” Terrorist Attack in Bangkok in Near Future

On Friday afternoon, the US Embassy in Bangkok sent out a flash alert to it’s citizens warning them of a possible terrorist attack in Bangkok in the near future. ...

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Record Number of International Passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2011

January 12, 2012
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Record Number of International Passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2011

  Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport saw a 11.09% increase in international passengers to 36,596,506 for 2011. This was in spite of the widespread floods that resulted in a dip of...

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Thai Polo Open: Finals on 21st January 2012

January 12, 2012
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Thai Polo Open: Finals on 21st January 2012

The Thai Polo Open is one of the most prestigious events on the Thai polo calendar, with teams from Southeast Asia vying for the Princess Cup at the Thai...

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Record Number of Tourists Visit Thailand in 2011

January 11, 2012
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Record Number of Tourists Visit Thailand in 2011

The statistics for 2011 have just been released by the Department of Tourism. In previous years we have seen growth of about 8-10%. However, for 2011, the official statistics...

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Record Number of Passengers at Phuket Airport in 2011

January 11, 2012
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Record Number of Passengers at Phuket Airport in 2011

  The number of passengers passing through Phuket International Airport has been rising over the last few years and 2011 was no exception. According to recently released statistics by...

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Thai official refuses to be searched at Suvarnabhumi; caught on video whacking officer

January 11, 2012
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Thai official refuses to be searched at Suvarnabhumi; caught on video whacking officer

A Thai customs official has been caught on video physically assaulting an airport security guard at Suvarnabhumi. The incident happened when the Thai customs official was passing through the...

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Hua Hin Floating Markets

January 11, 2012
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Hua Hin Floating Markets

During 2011, two purpose built floating markets opened in the seaside resort of Hua Hin. Surprisingly, not only did they open during the same year, but they also can...

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Developing Tourism for People with Disabilities and Older Persons

January 10, 2012
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Developing Tourism for People with Disabilities and Older Persons

The Department of Tourism will launch a project to develop tourism for people with disabilities and older persons by removing barriers that prevent them from enjoying travel. The Director-General...

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Bangkok Guitar Fiesta: 3-5 February 2012

January 10, 2012
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Bangkok Guitar Fiesta: 3-5 February 2012

Thailand’s premier annual guitar event is bringing together the world’s greatest guitar artists in concerts and workshops. This year’s Fiesta features guitar tapping sensations Vitaly Makukin and Frank Bungarten,...

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Dress Properly when Visiting the Grand Palace

January 10, 2012
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Dress Properly when Visiting the Grand Palace

Thai people are taught from an early age to dress modestly which is why you will hardly see any women wearing skimpy clothes or men without a shirt. They...

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Mass Alms Giving in Trang on 22nd January 2012

January 10, 2012
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Mass Alms Giving in Trang on 22nd January 2012

Welcome the New Year 2012 together by offering alms to 10,000 monks in the Morning Alms Round. Everyone is invited to take part in the first and biggest merit...

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Thailand is the hottest Asian destination for British tourists

January 9, 2012
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Thailand is the hottest Asian destination for British tourists

In its new 2012 Travel Trends Report, Skyscanner has revealed that Thailand is the hottest Asian destination for British tourists. Despite street protests and floods during the last few...

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Thai Hotels on the Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2012

January 9, 2012
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Thai Hotels on the Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2012

Condé Nast Traveller have announced the result of their Traveler Gold List of the “best places to stay in the world, selected by the readers”. The magazine asks its...

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Madame Tussauds free for Thai & Expat Kids under 12 this Weekend

January 9, 2012
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Madame Tussauds free for Thai & Expat Kids under 12 this Weekend

Madame Tussauds Bangkok, The world’s favourite wax attraction, celebrates Children’s Day with Free admission for children under 12 years old, on January 14-15 at Madame Tussauds Bangkok, 6th Floor,...

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Siam Niramit Opens in Phuket

January 8, 2012
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Siam Niramit Opens in Phuket

The highly acclaimed Siam Niramit show in Bangkok has now opened in the southern beach resort of Phuket. Now foreign tourists can enjoy the sun, surf and sand during...

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Big Cleaning Day in Nakhon Si Thammarat

January 8, 2012
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Big Cleaning Day in Nakhon Si Thammarat

For the past three days the rain has kept away and there has been a sunny blue sky in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Much of the flood has already gone...

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A Sunny Day on Phuket Island

January 7, 2012
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A Sunny Day on Phuket Island

I flew to Phuket today and was pleased to see that as we were landing that there was a sunny blue sky with no sign of any rain. I...

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Free WiFi at Suvarnabhumi Airport

January 7, 2012
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Free WiFi at Suvarnabhumi Airport

If you need to connect to the Internet while waiting for your flight, then you can do so easily. But there is a catch. They only give you 15...

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Foreign Exchange Open 24hrs at the Airport

January 7, 2012
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Foreign Exchange Open 24hrs at the Airport

It doesn’t matter what time of day or night that you arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you will find that the foreign exchange booths are open 24 hours. I’m told...

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2nd Car Boot Swop at MBK: 14-15 January 2012

January 6, 2012
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2nd Car Boot Swop at MBK: 14-15 January 2012

Following the success of last year’s “Car Boot Swop”, Coolswop.com founder Wararit Mangkalanont of 104.5 Fat Radio fame is bringing back the massive swop fest once again on 14-15...

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L’Arc~en~Ciel World Tour stops in Bangkok on 7 March 2012

January 6, 2012
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L’Arc~en~Ciel World Tour stops in Bangkok on 7 March 2012

Japanese rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel will be travelling in March and April for their 2012 worldwide tour. The band’s first stop will be in Hong Kong on March 3rd, followed...

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Bangkok Car Free Sunday on 29 January 2012

January 5, 2012
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Bangkok Car Free Sunday on 29 January 2012

Bangkok Car Free Sunday Bicycle Trip – 29 Jan 2012 8 AM – meet on the Thonburi side of “Saphan Phut” or “King Rama 1 Memorial Bridge” 9 AM...

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Silverlake Music Festival in Pattaya

January 5, 2012
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Silverlake Music Festival in Pattaya

The season of music festivals in Thailand does not end with 2011. Another hot, must-not-miss event that will spark up the music scene in Thailand is on the horizon...

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Thailand’s Top Travel Show to focus on Niche Markets

January 5, 2012
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Thailand’s Top Travel Show to focus on Niche Markets

Four of Thailand’s top niche-market tourism segments will be featured prominently at the 2012 Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+2012) to be held...

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AirAsia still offering normal services to Thailand’s southern provinces

January 5, 2012
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AirAsia still offering normal services to Thailand’s southern provinces

Despite the current raining situation in southern Thailand, AirAsia is still offering normal services to and from Thailand’s southern provinces, including Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, Krabi,...

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