The head of Thailand’s Marine Department says that a private company is interested in establishing a new ferry route across the Gulf of Thailand. Chula Sukmanop said Siam Eastern Logistics Terminals had proposed introducing a route linking the southern island of Koh Samui and the Chon Buri area around Pattaya.
At a recent meeting of UNESCO, its World Heritage Committee decided to add the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai to its provisional table. This status is the first step towards inclusion on the United Nations agency’s register of designated World Heritage sites.
The Thai national rail operator, the State Railway of Thailand, offers passengers a choice of three classes of travel onboard the majority of its trains. First class comes with spacious seating or sleeping berths in private compartments.
A leading US travel magazine has named the Thai capital of Bangkok in the top ten cities in the world for 2015. Bangkok took sixth place in a list that was topped by Japan’s legendary temple city of Kyoto.
The 900-year-old buildings contained within what is now Phimai Historical Park mark the north end of the legendary Khmer Highway from Angkor Wat in modern-day Cambodia. Although not as grand as Angkor, Phimai is well worth a visit. Its unique temples, statues and the Pratu Chai elephant gate never cease to amaze.
Sukhothai Historical Park is one of Thailand’s most iconic attractions and is located roughly midway between the capital of Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Ruined pagodas, temples, chedis and statues in the park are up to 800 years old and the final traces of the ancient Kingdom of Sukhothai.
The Liverpool FC squad is due to arrive in Bangkok ahead of their exhibition football match against a Thai All-Stars team next week. The match is being staged at the Thai capital’s Rajamanagala National Stadium and kickoff is at 20:00 on Tuesday 14 July.
The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is the venue for a unique cultural festival this weekend. Visitors will be provided with insightful glimpses of the heritage, traditions and cuisine of the 10 nations that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The northern half of Thailand’s peninsula on the Gulf of Thailand coastline is home to an enticing collection of seaside resorts and beaches. The route from Phetchaburi down to Chumpon takes in Cha Am, Hua Hin, Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Bang Saphan.
Thailand’s Transport Minister has delayed a second increase for taxi fares in Bangkok that was due this month. Air-chief-marshal Prajin Juntong says the ministry has not approved the five per cent increase as the commuting public has made numerous complaints about what they say is inferior service.
A ban on small boats putting to sea in southern Thailand’s Andaman Sea region has left 150 tourists marooned on Koh Racha Island. Severe storms and high waves caused the local Marine Office to put a blanket ban on any craft under 24 metres in length from leaving port yesterday.
Thailand’s national train operator has announced it will start insuring passengers later this year. Wuthichart Kalyanamitra is the governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and he says the exact terms of the project are presently being drawn up.
Lifeguards and hotel employees joined a cleanup operation last Friday at Phuket’s main beaches. The clean up saw the volunteer force pick up all the flotsam washed up by monsoon tidal swells on the Thai island’s Patong, Kalim and Surin beaches.
Phuket maritime authorities have issued an order banning small boats from setting sail today. Phuripat Theerakulpisut is the head of Marine Office 5 and he says the edict applies to craft nine metres long or less.
Late arriving monsoon rains have left reservoirs almost dry and farmers in Thailand short of water. The Thai national news service has reported some farmers have been prevented from growing rice while orchard trees have withered and are not producing fruit.
Expanding across four provinces, Khao Yai is the biggest national park in Thailand. It is renowned for its abundant wildlife, beautiful landscapes, waterfalls and range of activities. Hiking up Khao Rom mountain, night safaris and river-rafting are among activity options. Visitors may catch glimpses of rare bat species, great hornbills, elephants and gibbons.
A UK taxi comparison website has named the Thai capital of Bangkok as the third worst city in the world to take a cab. A report compiled by LondonCabs.co.uk says the average Bangkok cabbie has a habit of getting lost or accepting a fare to a destination and not knowing where it is.
Earlier this week, Thailand unveiled an app designed to assist Muslims holidaying in the country. The app has inbuilt navigation controls that enable users to search for eateries that serve halal food in addition to shopping malls and hotels with dedicated prayer rooms on site.
The fabulous beaches at Ao Nang, Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi are just an overnight bus journey from Bangkok. The journey from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to the main bus station in Krabi only takes a little over 10 hours on a VIP service and 12 with a standard Class 1 air-conditioned bus.
Thailand’s Transport Bureau has warned errant bus drivers they face losing their licences to drive public service vehicles. The Department of Land Transport (DLT) says a surge in complaints by the travelling public has prompted the crackdown.