28 Western begpackers are back in Asia and mainly in Thailand, a country they particularly like, which is far from reciprocal. Begpacking is a hybrid term combining ‘begging’ and ‘backpacking’, it’s a new phenomenon that sees Western travelers flocking to other countries to intentionally beg to finance their trip. While some people don’t mind needy …
27 In a story that transcends stereotypes, an American trans woman married a Thai woman in Thailand on Sunday, June 4. They hope that their homosexual union will be accepted in the country. Of course, since Danny, a 64-year-old American transsexual, can still be considered a man on the basis of marital status, this is …
Our friend Patrick Chesneau tackles in this column a subject that concerns all visitors: How to discover Thailand? Leaving unexpectedly? Meeting the challenges of the unknown? Attempt the “unexpected”? Permanent improvisation? Or, conversely, should we favor finicky preparation, a sort of overly meticulous planning? Leave nothing to chance? Anticipating everything down to the smallest detail? …
20 Thailand’s tourism recovery will be complete in 2025, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confidently predicted on Thursday, May 1. TAT officials spoke about the future of tourism in the country at ‘Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2023’, a business-to-business tourism fair held from May 31 to June 2 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention …
63 Two of the largest casino operators in the world are laying the groundwork for a potential gambling establishment in Thailand. While casinos and some gambling are currently banned in the country, the industry expects a change to be imminent. Although the country is still in the midst of a political transition, a proposal to …
SW / Bangkok – Lumphini Park, one of Bangkok’s rare green lungs, is visible from the swimming pool and half of the 237 rooms and suites of the 5-star hotel. DAVID DINH Bordering Bangkok’s “Central Park”, this 5-star pioneer of the Accor lifestyle brand offers a bubble of relaxation and elegance in the heart of …
Ministers from Thailand, the United States, Japan and 11 other countries in the Indo-Pacific region agreed on Saturday to build supply chain resilience for essential goods such as semiconductors and medicines. , in order to respond more quickly to emergency situations. The agreement on essential goods and technologies was reached at a meeting of the …
87 Thailand, the United States, Japan and 11 other countries in the Indo-Pacific region have agreed to build supply chain resilience. The agreement, which mainly covers essential goods and technologies such as semiconductors and medicines, was reached at a meeting of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Detroit on Saturday May 20 and will respond …
117 There are so many things to do on a trip to Thailand that it would be hard to list them all, but here are some tips to inspire you. Of course, it all depends on everyone’s tastes, you can also see our more general guide: Where to travel in Thailand, what to see, what …
336 For Thailand’s tourism officials, the Chinese market is one of the most important, but it has its downsides, including zero-dollar tourism. Thailand’s tourism industry let its joy erupt when Beijing ended its zero Covid policy late last year, sparking a rush of Chinese travelers freed from travel restrictions. The first groups of Chinese tourists …