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Tourism Authority of Thailand New York Office Launches ‘The White Lotus Thailand Microsite’

With The White Lotus Season 3 set to captivate audiences worldwide, travelers can already start envisioning their own Thai adventure. To celebrate Thailand’s starring role in the series, The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New York Office has launched a dedicated microsite, thewhitelotus.thailandinsider.com, offering an immersive virtual journey through the stunning locations featured on screen—Koh

Reach for the stars: Anantara Layan Phuket resort launches DARA culinary cosmic journey

Resort Anantara Layan Phuket invites guests to experience the cosmic culinary journey of DARA Cuisine Phuket, an innovative series celebrating the skill of Michelin-starred chefs, the rich culinary heritage of Thailand and the creative brilliance of Chef Hong, resident culinary DARA's visionary.


The resort is proud to announce the grand opening of DARA Cuisine Phuket and Sky Observatory

Southeast Asia's largest sustainable tourism event reveals top-tier speakers

Phuket Hotels for Sustainable Island Tourism (PHIST), Southeast Asia's largest sustainability event for the travel and hospitality sectors, will return to spark debate and stimulate the green agenda this September with an impressive line-up of key figures and industry innovators led by Pan Sum Choi, CEO of Pan Pacific Hotels Group.


PHIST 2024, organized by the Phuket Hotel Association,

Airport buses to be launched in Thailand

Thailand's state-owned bus operator Transport Co will provide bus services to three major airports by the end of the year.


According to local Thai media, the new routes will connect Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports to destinations between provinces.


Future bus services will link major cities and tourist attractions directly to airports, improving accessibility to

Thailand to close duty free shops for arrivals

Thailand will close all duty-free shops in the arrival areas of international airports to encourage visitors to spend more at domestic stores.


The news was announced by Thailand's cabinet earlier this month. it was reported by local publications The Nation and Bangkok Post.


Duty free shopping will be canceled at the airports of Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat

The world's rarest white whale, Omura, spotted off the coast of Thailand

The world's rarest whale, Omura's white whale, was recently spotted, according to recent reports. It was captured on film for only the second time in history. This unusual sighting occurred off the coast of Thailand.


Reports further add that tourists aboard a charter boat near Phuket were lucky to experience this unique moment when they spotted a pair of rare Omura whales swimming together

Thailand: Phuket introduces online visa extension system for tourists

Phuket is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Thailand, as well as a favorite place among travelers. Now, as per the latest developments, it has simplified the visa process for foreigners by introducing an online visa extension system. According to reports, Immigration Bureau Commissioner Lieutenant General Itthiphon Ittisanronnachai said that foreigners residing in Phuket under any

TAT welcomes Air India's first Delhi-Phuket flight

Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT) held a special ceremony at the airport in honor of Air India's first flight from Delhi to Phuket. The first flight AI378, landing at 07.10, was greeted with a water cannon salute as it taxied to the gate, where arriving passengers were then greeted by officials and dignitaries, as well as traditional Thai dancing.


Mr Sophon Souvannarath, Governor of Phuket,

Revealed: It's the 'world's most crowded tourist destination' for 2023

You won't be shocked to find out which place tops the list of the most crowded places in the world in 2023! According to a study by MoneyTransfers.com, the Thai Phuket island was recognized as the most overpopulated tourist destination in the world in 2023! Now that the travel world has returned to pre-pandemic times, famous destinations are once again struggling with overtourism. At the top of

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