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The flow of Russian tourists in Thailand rose 8 times in July

In July 2011 almost 118 thousand Russian tourists visited Thailand, which is 8 times more than the same period last year, said Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand in Russia and CIS countries Visanu Jaroensilp.

“Such rapid growth was due to the active work of Russian tour operators, especially in Siberia and the Far East, where a huge number of charter flights were arranged.
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In Thailand, the season of durians has begun

In Thailand, the season of durians has begun – a miracle fruit, which is idolized.

The air is filled with a specific smell, and it is impossible to elbow to the trolleys with the new harvest.

Durian is a non grata fruit in many public places in Thailand.
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Thailand to ban tourists making Buddhist tattoos

Ministry of Culture of Thailand issued a statement about the ban for tourists for making Buddhist tattoos during a visit to the country.

As reported on Thursday, June 2, by Associated Press, the ministry believes that making of tattoos by adherents of other religions is unethical.
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Who travels to Thailand

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.
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