Entries Tagged 'Hospitality' ↓
May 24th, 2010 — Bangkok, Health & safety, Hospitality — posted by admin
TOURISTS are warned not to break tonight’s 23:00 to 04:00 curfew after 36 people were fined 2,000 baht and received two month suspended jail terms in Bangkok last night.
There have been a total of 511 arrests for violating curfew intentionally or without justified causes since May 20 according to the Metropolitan Police Bureau.
Authorities warn they will continue to arrest those who violate the condition, which has been put in place in the Thai capital and northern provinces after escalating violence. Continue reading →
April 29th, 2010 — Bangkok, Health & safety, Hospitality, Sightseeing — posted by admin
NEW Zealand tourists in Thailand have been advised to flee the country because of the ongoing political crisis while US and Canadian citizens have told to avoid all travel to the Kingdom.
The upgraded advice will be a dagger blow to the already wailing Thai tourism industry which has seen a sharp downturn in bookings since the start of the troubles.
Recent demonstrations in Chiang Mai and violent protests in the centre of Bangkok are said to behind the upgraded security directives.
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April 22nd, 2010 — Health & safety, Hospitality, Transport, events — posted by admin
RED SHIRTS barricaded in Silom are holding fast despite rumours of an impending crackdown by security forces and growing support for the new ’multi-colour’ anti-protest movement.
Activists from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) are camped out at the Ratchaprasong intersection of the Silom district of Bangkok.
But a new ‘multi-colour’ protest has come out on the streets aiming to bring the ongoing political unrest to a halt.
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April 15th, 2010 — Hospitality, Islands, Sightseeing, events — posted by admin
SONGKRAN may not be over yet but Thai Buddhists are already preparing for the next big celebration. Continue reading →
March 4th, 2010 — Hospitality, Sightseeing, Transport — posted by Jimmy Kransic
DESPITE thousands of tourists visas being granted for Thailand every day, the devoutly Buddhist nation is unable to find space for the Dalai Lama’s sister.
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March 1st, 2010 — Bangkok, Health & safety, Hospitality — posted by admin
SECURITY has been tightened across the country after two grenades exploded outside banks in Bangkok on Saturday. Continue reading →
February 26th, 2010 — Bangkok, Health & safety, Hospitality, Transport — posted by admin
TOURISTS in Thailand have been warned about possible disturbances due to today’s landmark decision on ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s seized fortune. Continue reading →
January 27th, 2010 — Hospitality, Islands, Transport — posted by admin
PASSENGERS who were due to travel on a flight from Phuket to Sydney have received a full refund after they were left stranded on the resort island for two days due to technical issues. Continue reading →
December 22nd, 2009 — Hospitality, Islands, Sightseeing, Transport — posted by Tom Steele
This week saw the commencement of a concentrated crackdown on illegal taxis operating out of the Phuket International Airport, on the southern island state. Continue reading →
December 11th, 2009 — Hospitality, Islands, Sightseeing, Transport, events — posted by Kate Moffit
In a recent survey conducted by Top of The Gulf Regatta together with the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, which aimed at determining sailing trends within Asia, Thailand was voted unanimously as the favourite sailing destination on the continent. Continue reading →
