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The Russians gave way to Thailand

24
Jun 2010
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Being thorough with Turkey and Egypt, more and more Russian tourists are drawn to the exotic. The operators are happy, noting the record increases in tour flow into Thailand.

Only for the first five months of this year, the number of Russians, coming to the country for holidays, has increased by 90%.

Number of supply in Thailand continues to grow.

During this period it was 42,000, which is more than double compared to last year.

Thailand – is a paradise for tourists.

There is everything for a great holiday here – amazing natural beauty, excellent opportunities for diving, a huge choice of excursions, entertainment and excellent shopping.

The most popular resorts in Thailand are Pattaya, Phuket and Samui, slightly less Ko Lante, Krabi and Koh Chang are chosen by our compatriots.

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Thai minister was accused of insulting the royal family

24
Jun 2010
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In Thailand, the opposition accused the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kashit Piromya to insult the royal family, reports AFP.

The representatives of the party “Puea Thai” lodged an official complaint, calling to punish the Minister for contempt of the monarch.

In particular, we are talking about the statements made by the diplomat in April this year during his visit to the United States.

In April, Piromya said that to resolve the political crisis it is required to reform the institution of the monarchy and give more power to the king.

As proof of the allegations the opposition submitted a record of the official’s speech.

The King of Thailand 82-year-old Bhumibol Adulyadej has no role in political life, but he is a symbol of unity and deeply revered by the people.

Since last September, the monarch is in the hospital.

The king has not commented on two-month anti-governmental protests in Bangkok, which killed nearly 90 people.

According to the laws of Thailand, insulting of the royal family was a serious crime punishable by imprisonment up to 15 years.

In this regard, the theme of the monarchy is a taboo for the majority of Thai politicians.

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Who travels to Thailand

24
Jun 2010
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The State Agency for Tourism in Thailand (TAT) has published statistics on the tourism industry of the country since the beginning of this year.

It turned out that in general, despite the riots in Bangkok, which had lasted for more than two months in March, April and May, the flow of tourists coming to the Land of Smiles was still quite high.

Thus, from January to May 2010 6,563,099 foreign tourists had visited Thailand, which is 16.07% higher than in the corresponding period last year.

According to TAT, with the beginning of the year, tourists have brought 240 billion baht (about 7.4 billion dollars) into the economy of Thailand. This is 20.26% higher than it was during the same period in 2009.

The current Top 5 Travel Thailand is Malaysia (770,804 tourists for the period January-May 2010), China (428,709 visitors), United Kingdom (352,586 visitors) and South Korea (335,648 visitors), followed by Russia (284,424 tourists) and India (277,393 tourists).

Meanwhile, some experts believe that the full restoration of the tourism industry in Thailand will require six months.

In particular, the deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Thailand Bandit Nichatavorn expressed such opinion.

He recalled that it took six months to restore tourist flow after the outbreak of avian flu in 2003 and the tsunami in December 2004.

After the capture of the so-called “yellow” demonstrators Suvannapum of the capital’s airport in late 2008, tourism industry recovered slightly longer – seven months.

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Announcement: Beach-dance festival in Phuket

24
Jun 2010
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In the last weekend of June in Phuket there will be a major international music festival.

The event will be held on June 25-26. Its organizers are the state tourism agency in Thailand TAT, Phuket Provincial Administration.

General sponsor of the festival – beer “Singha”.

This year International Festival in Phuket will take place for the second time.

Its format – is Beach Dance Party.

The organizers are confident that the current festival will be visited by at least 50 thousand people – both Thais and tourists.

The arrival of Thai and foreign musicians and DJs is expected, the best known of which are Agnelli & Nelson and DJ Activa from the UK, DJ Yoji from Japan and DJ B from the famous nightclub Zouk Out Singapore.

«Phuket Music Festival is the biggest event in musical life in the South of Thailand, and we are confident that it will help to promote tourism on the Andaman coast” – told the head of the TAT and the chairman of the organizing committee of the festival Surapon Svetasreni.
The festival will be held on Karon Beach.

Time – from 18.00 to 02.00 hours. Entry is free.

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Cameras on Beach Road

24
Jun 2010
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In Pattaya, the new lights and three hundred outdoor surveillance cameras were installed on the city waterfront.

As stated by the mayor of the most popular Thai resort, Mr. Ittipon Kunplom, now the main embankment of Pattaya will be a truly safe place for tourists and local residents.

At the installation of new lamps and outdoor surveillance cameras from the city budget has been spent 56 million baht.

56 million baht from the city budget were spent on installing new street lamps and outdoor surveillance cameras.

The total of 290 cameras and 38 new lampposts lamps with a capacity of 9000 watts were installed.

In addition, six new stations for the rescuers, who will monitor the safety of bathers, were equipped.

Mayor Ittipon also told that he had asked the City Council of a supplementary budget to ensure the safety of the beaches in 2011.

In particular, Mr. Mayor thinks it necessary to spend 135 million baht to strengthen maritime rescue service, 86 million baht to install 40 new lampposts and to equip 10 new rescue stations, 66 million baht to install 77 more outdoor surveillance cameras.

In addition, the mayor requested 131 million baht on technical equipment of rescue service – new GPS-receivers, the new radios, new patrol cars, etc.

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The dates of the 46th fair of precious stones and jewelry in Bangkok are announced

24
Jun 2010
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Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association in collaboration with the Department of Export Promotion of Thailand announced the dates of the 46th Bangkok Fair of Gems and Jewelry, reports the portal Antwerpfacetsonline.

The exhibition will be held from 7 to 11 September 2010.

To allay the concerns of visitors at the recently happened anti-governmental riots, the organizers have assured that during the exhibition protection and security at the highest level would be provided.

The organizers note that after the adoption of a plan for national reconciliation, the political situation in Thailand was reassured.

It is expected that the exhibition which is the largest event of the jewelry industry in South-East Asia, would attract about 1500 exhibitors and participants.

24 Categories of pavilions will be organized at the fair in Bangkok, including pavilions dedicated to diamonds.

On September 7-9 Fair will be open to participants of jewelry sector, and from 10 to 11 September all comers will be able to visit it.

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Hello world!

22
Jun 2010
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