The city is sorely lacking in green space per capita Thai architects are partnering with the government on plans to turn Bangkok and other big urban areas into “public cities for all,” with green spaces that are commensurate with the needs of their inhabitants, The Nation reported. The Thai Association of Landscape Architects (TALA) announced Wednesday it is pitching the Health Ministry a policy...
If your retirement dreams include a beautiful climate, new cultural experiences, access to affordable healthcare and a lower cost of living, you may be thinking about retiring abroad. One destination popular with retirees is Thailand, a small country in southern Asia known for its natural beauty, pristine beaches, exotic cuisine, temples and friendly people. According to International Living, a publishing...
Be a friend of Thailand be an Elite member Since 2003 under “Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited” as its sole shareholder with the registered capital of THB 1 billion, Thailand Elite has become the world’s first country membership package with exclusive benefits for immigration, leisure, business, and much more. Thailand Elite’s main goal of representing a special package exclusively for...
One thing that I love about Phuket is the ability for luxury to live side by side with abject casualness. You could be sitting next to a multi-millionaire or a packaged tourist on the bar stool, as the ties that bind are the flip-flops adorning your respective feet. Islands tend to have little social stratification, which can probably be explained in a Robinson Crusoe round-about manner. Be it a local...
THAILAND: Thailand’s new six-month, multiple-entry tourist visas will become available Nov 13, but will limit stays to 60 days at a time. New Visa The six-month multiple-entry visa will allow unlimited border crossings during the validity period. However, to prevent foreigners from basically living in Thailand on tourist visas, each entry will be be limited to 60 days. The new multiple-entry visa...
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has once again been recognized by the prestigious world-class travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler in their Reader’s Choice Awards. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is only resort on Phuket that has achieved this acclaimed award and recognition for second consecutive year. The Reader’s Choice Awards are held annually by Condé Nast Traveler by conducting a poll...
Tourists and foreign residents’ personal security, safety, beach tourism sustainability, jet-skis, taxis and tuk-tuks were all highlighted as ongoing issues of concern by five European ambassadors in talks with Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada. The high-powered ambassadorial delegation comprised Mark Kent of the UK; Brendan Rogers of Ireland; Philip Calvert of Canada; Karel Hartogh of the...
Panupong Kritchanarat, originally from Bangkok, is currently the CEO of Boat Pattana, Phuket and has been working with its management for eight years. He also has several years of experience in real estate management. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration at Chulalongkorn University. Here, he talks about business options in Phuket and...
An expanded product range aimed at broadening the client base alongside plans to target new markets are part of Thailand’s campaign to shore up its medical tourism industry, which is coming under pressure from increased competition and weaker economic performance in key source countries. In early September the Ministry of Public Health unveiled a new series of packages as part of the “Visit Thailand...
Compare listings
Compare