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In a move set to breathe new life into the Thailand’s struggling tourist industry, the Khiri Travel Group has launched Khiri Asia. This new branch of the already successful travel company will promote Thailand and Indochina to the Asian travel trade, starting with India. The new branch sets to create links between Thailand and India, allowing tourists from Indian cities to travel directly to Thai destinations such as Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket and Samui. Continue reading →

Although the cost of travel in Thailand is significantly lower than in many parts of the world, one of the biggest problems faced by many travellers is constantly having to work out the conversion rate to find out exactly how much they are spending.With the Baht converting at a rate of 35 to the US dollar and 55 to the UK pound or 40 to the Euro, it becomes difficult to figure out the price of things for those used to budgeting in their home currency. Continue reading →

For many people, the recent strengthening of the Thai baht will have come as quite a relief. Imported items such as building materials, medicine and other goods will become significantly cheaper, while the general standard of living for many of Thailand’s residents will improve. But it’s hurting the travel industry as tourists find their dollars, pounds and euros buy them far less, and are inclined to spend less. Continue reading →