Bangkok Bids Farewell to Water Fights as Hundreds of Thousands Revel in Songkran Festivities
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
(April 16, 2025) -- Water War Ends, Over 725,000 Thai and Foreign Tourists Throng Khao San and Silom; Bangkok Prepares Area Restoration and Lessons Learned for Next Year.
Two Philippine tourists injured in Khao Yai landslide, park section closed
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025
Two Philippine tourists were injured in a landslide at Khao Yai’s Haew Narok Waterfall. Heavy rains led to the slide. The area is now closed for safety checks.
Tour boat catches fire in Phang Nga, 27 people rescued safely
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025
Initial reports confirmed that there were 27 people on the boat, including 18 tourists and nine crew members. All were successfully rescued and brought to safety.
Vietnam welcomes over 6 million foreign tourists in first 3 months
SUNDAY, APRIL 06, 2025
The growth is attributed to favourable visa policies, intensified tourism promotion campaigns, and Vietnam's increasing recognition in prestigious international tourism awards.
BMA launches English version of Traffy Fondue for international users
THURSDAY, APRIL 03, 2025
Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, Assistant Secretary to Governor of Bangkok and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Spokesman, opened the English version of Traffy Fondue to facilitate foreign residents and tourists in the capital.
Thai-Vietnamese cultural food street launched in Nakhon Phanom
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
Governor Pratya Unphetwarakon highlighted the food street’s role in boosting the local economy and attracting tourists. He noted that alongside landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Memorial and the Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Street Gate, it further strengthens ties with Vietnamese localities.