Day: February 11, 2024

Bangkok: A long-tailed tour boat capsizes near Ladi Island. This left seven Chinese tourists and one captain adrift in the middle of the sea. Fortunately, another boat passed by in time to help. Pictures of moments in life at the Phuket Information Center page Publish clips as events While taking a long-tail boat tour Seven Chinese tourists and a captain capsized near Lading Island. which is far from Hong Island Krabi Province, about 300 meters away, causing everyone to be adrift in the middle of the sea. This event was considered fortunate because the other ship The one driving Russian, Ukrainian and European tourists traveling from Phuket came by and saw and helped take them to shore. Ready to coordinate with park officials to help further Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: A long-tailed tour boat capsizes near Ladi Island. This left seven Chinese tourists and one captain adrift in the middle of the sea. Fortunately, another boat passed by in time to help. Pictures of moments in life at the Phuket Information Center page Publish clips as events While taking a long-tail boat tour Seven Chinese tourists and a captain capsized near Lading Island. which is far from Hong Island Krabi Province, about 300 meters away, causing everyone to be adrift in the middle of the sea. This event was considered fortunate because the other ship The one driving Russian, Ukrainian and European tourists traveling from Phuket came by and saw and helped take them to shore. Ready to coordinate with park officials to help further Source: Thai News Agency

Lao Cai: In the wake of an impressive recovery in 2023, the tourism sector in the northern border province of Lao Cai is on a transformative journey, unveiling novel experiences and products as it sets its sights on the ambitious goal of hosting 8.5 million visitors this year. The sector wasted no time in making its mark in 2024, with a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals during the three-day New Year holidays, registering an impressive increase of 27% year on year. Total tourism revenue soared to approximately 467 billion VND (19.4 million USD), reflecting 9% year-on-year growth. Notably, the hotel room occupancy rate across the province reached 75%, with Sa Pa National Tourist Area boasting an exceptional 90-95%. During the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays from February 8-14, the province anticipates a significant influx of tourists drawn by a captivating array of cultural, art and sport activities. A promise of memorable and joyful experiences awaits visitors, setting an auspicious tone for the New Year. With the target of welcoming 8.5 million tourists and generating revenue surpassing 27 trillion VND this year, Director of the provincial Tourism Department Ha Van Thang outlined strategic plans for Sa Pa township. The focus is on developing outstanding tourism products, emphasising festivals for each season. This approach aims to effectively amplify the Sa Pa tourism brand and extend the duration of visitors' stays. Beyond Sa Pa, Lao Cai envisions the development of Bao Yen district into a spiritual tourism hub for the northwest region and the entire country. Boasting three national-level and seven provincial-level historical and cultural relics, along with Bao Ha temple complex, the district annually attracts over 1 million visitors for sightseeing and worship. Looking to the future, Lao Cai city is positioned to become an irresistible tourist destination, introducing high-end entertainment tourism products, including a casino, golf course, amusement park, and MICE facilities. The northern area intends to serve as a pivotal bridge for international tours connecting with Yunnan (China) and vice versa./. Source: Vietnam News Agency Nakhon Ratchasima Thrilling! A male bull wandered along Highway 304, Ban Non Sanga, Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Officials together with villagers spent 2 hours helping push it back into the Khao Phu Luang forest. Thap Lan Park officials and officials of the Khao Phu Luang Non-Hunting Area Join the villagers in pushing a 2-year-old male wild bull that wandered along Highway 304, Ban Non Sanga, Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, back to the Khao Phu Luang Non-Hunting Area. At some times the road must be closed. And there were times when the bull was frightened of the car. He ran into the back of the village. must be framed and use firecrackers to chase away The operation lasted two hours and no one was hurt. The headman of Non Sa-nga village said that this incident was the first time that a bull had strayed into this area. Even though the surrounding area is a national park area. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Lao Cai: In the wake of an impressive recovery in 2023, the tourism sector in the northern border province of Lao Cai is on a transformative journey, unveiling novel experiences and products as it sets its sights on the ambitious goal of hosting 8.5 million visitors this year. The sector wasted no time in making its mark in 2024, with a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals during the three-day New Year holidays, registering an impressive increase of 27% year on year. Total tourism revenue soared to approximately 467 billion VND (19.4 million USD), reflecting 9% year-on-year growth. Notably, the hotel room occupancy rate across the province reached 75%, with Sa Pa National Tourist Area boasting an exceptional 90-95%. During the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays from February 8-14, the province anticipates a significant influx of tourists drawn by a captivating array of cultural, art and sport activities. A promise of memorable and joyful experiences awaits visitors, setting an auspicious tone for the New Year. With the target of welcoming 8.5 million tourists and generating revenue surpassing 27 trillion VND this year, Director of the provincial Tourism Department Ha Van Thang outlined strategic plans for Sa Pa township. The focus is on developing outstanding tourism products, emphasising festivals for each season. This approach aims to effectively amplify the Sa Pa tourism brand and extend the duration of visitors' stays. Beyond Sa Pa, Lao Cai envisions the development of Bao Yen district into a spiritual tourism hub for the northwest region and the entire country. Boasting three national-level and seven provincial-level historical and cultural relics, along with Bao Ha temple complex, the district annually attracts over 1 million visitors for sightseeing and worship. Looking to the future, Lao Cai city is positioned to become an irresistible tourist destination, introducing high-end entertainment tourism products, including a casino, golf course, amusement park, and MICE facilities. The northern area intends to serve as a pivotal bridge for international tours connecting with Yunnan (China) and vice versa./. Source: Vietnam News Agency Nakhon Ratchasima Thrilling! A male bull wandered along Highway 304, Ban Non Sanga, Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Officials together with villagers spent 2 hours helping push it back into the Khao Phu Luang forest. Thap Lan Park officials and officials of the Khao Phu Luang Non-Hunting Area Join the villagers in pushing a 2-year-old male wild bull that wandered along Highway 304, Ban Non Sanga, Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, back to the Khao Phu Luang Non-Hunting Area. At some times the road must be closed. And there were times when the bull was frightened of the car. He ran into the back of the village. must be framed and use firecrackers to chase away The operation lasted two hours and no one was hurt. The headman of Non Sa-nga village said that this incident was the first time that a bull had strayed into this area. Even though the surrounding area is a national park area. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Minister Thammanat sympathizes with the villagers in the construction area of ??the Yuan Reservoir, Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province, ordering a reduction in the water storage level in the reservoir so that a reservoir can be built to support water use. without causing the villagers to be affected by the construction While returning, I saw children taking pictures with the helicopter. The royal rain therefore gives an opportunity to sit up. It creates a lot of excitement for the children. Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said: Has ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to reduce the construction of the Vietnamese Reservoir in Rom Yen Subdistrict, Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province out of sympathy for the people who will be affected by the construction. The meeting was held to listen to opinions on January 3, 2024. Such a reservoir There are plans to build a clay core stone dam and a concrete canal water delivery system. When listening to the voices of the people affected by the reservoir construction Therefore, it was deemed appropriate to make the Royal Irrigation Department reduce construction. From the water storage level at 466.50 m.s.l., capacity 30 million cubic meters, remaining at the water storage level 460.80 m.s.l., capacity 20 million m. which will cause the people in the area to not receive Construction impact From now on, the Royal Irrigation Department will request permission to use the area from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and take relevant steps. So that construction can begin as soon as possible. When the operation is complete, it will be able to send water to support farming areas at the end of the basin in the Nam Yuan and Mae Lao river basins in Chiang Kham District. Assist with consumption of the people and raising animals in the project area and nearby areas. Relief from flooding along the Nam Yuan and Lao rivers downstream of the dam in Chiang Kham District. It is also a source of fish breeding and fishing gr ounds. Ready to design the road around the canal To promote tourism as well While returning from listening to the opinions of the people Captain Thammanat saw the children. Come and wait to take photos with the helicopter of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation parked in the middle of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization field. Romyen therefore gives children the opportunity to They took turns riding in the helicopter, which delighted the children. Very much Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Minister Thammanat sympathizes with the villagers in the construction area of ??the Yuan Reservoir, Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province, ordering a reduction in the water storage level in the reservoir so that a reservoir can be built to support water use. without causing the villagers to be affected by the construction While returning, I saw children taking pictures with the helicopter. The royal rain therefore gives an opportunity to sit up. It creates a lot of excitement for the children. Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said: Has ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to reduce the construction of the Vietnamese Reservoir in Rom Yen Subdistrict, Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province out of sympathy for the people who will be affected by the construction. The meeting was held to listen to opinions on January 3, 2024. Such a reservoir There are plans to build a clay core stone dam and a concrete canal water delivery system. When listening to the voices of the people affected by the reservoir construction Therefore, it was deemed appropriate to make the Royal Irrigation Department reduce construction. From the water storage level at 466.50 m.s.l., capacity 30 million cubic meters, remaining at the water storage level 460.80 m.s.l., capacity 20 million m. which will cause the people in the area to not receive Construction impact From now on, the Royal Irrigation Department will request permission to use the area from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and take relevant steps. So that construction can begin as soon as possible. When the operation is complete, it will be able to send water to support farming areas at the end of the basin in the Nam Yuan and Mae Lao river basins in Chiang Kham District. Assist with consumption of the people and raising animals in the project area and nearby areas. Relief from flooding along the Nam Yuan and Lao rivers downstream of the dam in Chiang Kham District. It is also a source of fish breeding and fishing gr ounds. Ready to design the road around the canal To promote tourism as well While returning from listening to the opinions of the people Captain Thammanat saw the children. Come and wait to take photos with the helicopter of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation parked in the middle of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization field. Romyen therefore gives children the opportunity to They took turns riding in the helicopter, which delighted the children. Very much Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: TAT organizes the Chinese New Year Festival at Yaowarat under the concept of "Celebrating" the golden year of prosperity. This year received a response. Both Thais and foreigners Many came out to travel wearing red shirts. TAT, Ministry of Culture and Tourism People's Republic of China and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China Based in Thailand Participate in the Chinese New Year event at Yaowarat which officially opened yesterday. By transforming more than 1.5 kilometers of Yaowarat Road into a pedestrian street. There are more than 100 famous Yaowarat food booths set up as booths under the concept of "Celebrating" the Golden Year of Prosperity." There will also be Thai and Chinese cultural performances appropriate to the era, light and sound shows, and media. Mixing the story of faith of Thai-Chinese people with the projection mapping performance "The Dragon King", the story of beliefs and faith of Thai-Chinese people. While the People's Republic of China brings cultural performances to share cultural exchanges between the two countries, there will also be food booth activities and performances, which will be held for 2 days and 2 nights this Saturday and Sunday until midnight. In addition to world-famous street food Another highlight of Yaowarat Chinese New Year. What foreign tourists admire is Golden Dragon Tunnel The area of ??the Chaloem Phrakiat arch is beautifully decorated and decorated with lights. There is a beautiful light tunnel for taking photos, extending until February 29. It's not all over yet. Besides coming to travel and taste the food, you can also make a fire to pay homage to the gods and ask for blessings. Enhance good fortune On the occasion of Chinese New Year Festival Both at the Thian Fah Foundation Leng Nei Yi Temple and various shrines where people continuously go to pay respects and ask for blessings throughout the day Overview of this year's Chinese New Year event It is considered to have received a great response and praise from foreign tourists. That the ev ent was fun, colorful, delicious food, and most importantly, lovely people. Makes people want to come and visit again. TAT expects that this year's Chinese New Year will generate approximately 34,390 million baht in Thai tourism revenue, a 30 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Especially the Chinese tourist market. It is expected that tourism income into Thailand will be approximately 6,213 million baht, an increase of approximately 366 percent compared to the same period last year Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: TAT organizes the Chinese New Year Festival at Yaowarat under the concept of "Celebrating" the golden year of prosperity. This year received a response. Both Thais and foreigners Many came out to travel wearing red shirts. TAT, Ministry of Culture and Tourism People's Republic of China and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China Based in Thailand Participate in the Chinese New Year event at Yaowarat which officially opened yesterday. By transforming more than 1.5 kilometers of Yaowarat Road into a pedestrian street. There are more than 100 famous Yaowarat food booths set up as booths under the concept of "Celebrating" the Golden Year of Prosperity." There will also be Thai and Chinese cultural performances appropriate to the era, light and sound shows, and media. Mixing the story of faith of Thai-Chinese people with the projection mapping performance "The Dragon King", the story of beliefs and faith of Thai-Chinese people. While the People's Republic of China brings cultural performances to share cultural exchanges between the two countries, there will also be food booth activities and performances, which will be held for 2 days and 2 nights this Saturday and Sunday until midnight. In addition to world-famous street food Another highlight of Yaowarat Chinese New Year. What foreign tourists admire is Golden Dragon Tunnel The area of ??the Chaloem Phrakiat arch is beautifully decorated and decorated with lights. There is a beautiful light tunnel for taking photos, extending until February 29. It's not all over yet. Besides coming to travel and taste the food, you can also make a fire to pay homage to the gods and ask for blessings. Enhance good fortune On the occasion of Chinese New Year Festival Both at the Thian Fah Foundation Leng Nei Yi Temple and various shrines where people continuously go to pay respects and ask for blessings throughout the day Overview of this year's Chinese New Year event It is considered to have received a great response and praise from foreign tourists. That the ev ent was fun, colorful, delicious food, and most importantly, lovely people. Makes people want to come and visit again. TAT expects that this year's Chinese New Year will generate approximately 34,390 million baht in Thai tourism revenue, a 30 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Especially the Chinese tourist market. It is expected that tourism income into Thailand will be approximately 6,213 million baht, an increase of approximately 366 percent compared to the same period last year Source: Thai News Agency