Thailand Presents “Thainess” Theme at ITB 2014

Thailand Presents “Thainess” Theme at ITB 2014 Thailand’s core marketing theme of “Thainess” was at the heart of the kingdom’s presence at ITB 2014, the world’s largest travel trade show which was held in Berlin, Germany during 5-9 March, 2014. This year, ITB 2014 marked the 49th anniversary since its inauguration in 1966. It also […]

TAT kicks off “Thailand Extreme Makeover” campaign to promote medical tourism

TAT kicks off “Thailand Extreme Makeover” campaign to promote medical tourism The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has just kicked off its new digital marketing campaign, “Thailand Extreme Makeover” to promote the kingdom as a centre of medical tourism. Tourists from all over the world are invited to join a “reality-type” contest in which the […]

Introducing New Tourist Police Commander

  Introducing New Tourist Police Commander   The new Tourist Police Commander has discussed with the local press about how Thai tourist police provide safety for both local and foreign visitors in Hua Hin.   On 26th February 2014 Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Aphichai Thi-amat joined other police officers cleaning up the beaches and collecting […]

THEY LOVE LAWN BOWLS; BUT THEY’RE BIASED!

  THEY LOVE LAWN BOWLS; BUT THEY’RE BIASED! Some say lawn bowls is an ideal sport for Thailand.  That sounds like a rather glib comment but one that can be justified; here are some reasons:   It’s suitable for a warm/hot/humid climate, day or night without stress or severe exertion. It’s cost friendly, without the […]

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THAI AND KOREAN GOLFERS

  EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THAI AND KOREAN GOLFERS   A Thai and two Korean golfers have granted scholarships to students in Hua Hin as well as financial support for bachelor degree courses in Thailand and overseas.   Mr. Dusit Charoen commented that after working in the US for several years, he returned to live in […]

  Riding Motorbikes in Heavy Rain – The Thai Raining Season is Coming The raining season is coming and we should practice for bad conditions.  Riding in the wet is inevitable in the Thai raining season, but crashing isn’t.  Give yourself the best chance possible to not only stay upright, but to enjoy riding in […]

Rice prices dropped to 8,000 – 8,200 baht per ton

Rice prices dropped to 8,000 – 8,200 baht per ton The prices of rice have dropped to the range of 8,000 – 8,200 baht per ton for grain with 15% moisture content with predictions that prices may dive even further down to 7,000 baht per ton. Rice millers are now offering the said prices only […]

Hua Hin Red Cross Launches Holiday Blood Donation Campaign

  Hua Hin Red Cross Launches Holiday Blood Donation Campaign The Hua Hin Red Cross will conduct the annual blood donation campaign from 8th to 12th April 2014.  Entitled, “Blood Donation with Goodwill in Summer”, the campaign aims to save blood for patients in Hua Hin hospitals and neighboring areas for the long holiday of […]

2013 REFLECTIONS WITH PROM MEESAWAT HUA HIN’S ‘BIG DOLPHIN’

2013 REFLECTIONS WITH PROM MEESAWAT HUA HIN’S ‘BIG DOLPHIN’   Asiantour.com talks to Prom Meesawat of Thailand, who shares his thoughts on a memorable 2013 season where he was denied victory in two play-offs.   Assess your 2013 season? I had a good season and I’m happy to finish inside the top-10 on the Asian […]

Interview with Han Hakvoort

People in Business Interview with Han Hakvoort Before During my study as a teacher in physics and biology in Holland, a friend and I were DJ’s at night to make some extra money. From there we started several businesses, including slot machines, which I didn’t like and we decided to separate the business. Financially this […]

MAGIC AT THE BLACK MOUNTAIN DRIVING RANGE Black Mountain was delighted to welcome world renowned Trick-Shot maestro David Edwards.  During his visit to Hua Hin, he described Black Mountain as one of the best courses he has ever played, which is high praise indeed. David is widely regarded as having one of the best Trick […]

2014 International Kite Festival Cha-Am The Cha-Am beachfront is always a colourful scene.  On the weekend of 8th – 9th March it reached new heights in more ways than one.  Apart from the clear blue skies and beachgoers, the weekend of the 2014 Thailand International Kite Festival provided the most colourful skies the beach has […]

Indian travel agents visit new Thai tourism products, gets confidence boost

Indian travel agents visit new Thai tourism products, gets confidence boost Spectacular new travel and tourism products emerging all over Thailand were the primary focus of a familiarisation trip for 30 top travel agents from the Indian market organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand between 3-10 March, 2014.  The group visited Chiang Mai, Hua […]

India’s leading industrialists recognise Thailand as “The Best International Golfing Destination”

India’s leading industrialists recognise Thailand as “The Best International Golfing Destination”  Thailand has been conferred “Best International Golfing Destination” award by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The award was conferred at the 6th Asia Golf Industry Show organised by CII from 1st-3rd March, 2014, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. Director the Tourism […]

INDIAN AND RUSSIAN TOURISM MARKETING NEEDS REFINEMENT

  INDIAN AND RUSSIAN TOURISM MARKETING NEEDS REFINEMENT Thailand’s hotels, tour operators and meetings companies need to move their marketing from the national level down to city, language or demographic niches if they want to be more successful in reaching tourists from India or Russia, say industry experts Backpackers these days are just as likely […]