Thailand’s transport-minister yesterday announced that an ambitious plan to smarten up toilets on trains and at rail stations throughout the country had been instigated. Prajin Juntong said his ministry was working with the ministries for health and tourism on the project to enhance the travel experience for train passengers.
Although Chiang Mai is Northern Thailand’s biggest and best known city, there are plenty of other towns in the locality which offer their own unique attractions and ambience. Chiang Rai is noted for its Buddhist temples, night bazaar and Boomerang Adventure Park. It is convenient for trips to the majestic White Temple and the Myanmar border crossing at Mae Sai.
The director of Phuket International Airport says a scheme to introduce free shuttle bus services will go ahead. Monrudee Gettuphan told local reporters that the shuttles will run between the airport and Patong, Karon and Phuket Old Town.
Thailand’s health minister has instructed officers working ay key immigration checkpoints on the Lao border to be on the lookout for MERS. Dr Ratchata Ratchatanawin says that health control officers are expected to ask travellers entering from Laos whether they have any symptoms of flu or fever.
The Phi Phi archipelago is situated in the Andaman Sea off the coast of southern Thailand. The islands are an archetypal tropical paradise boasting golden sands lapped by crystalline waters and with lush vegetation providing a verdant crown. Maya Bay and the twin bays of the main island are two of Thailand’s best known sights and a perennial fixture on postcards.
The director of Bangkok’s public transport agency has announced she is ready to sign a contract for 489 new buses. Speaking to reporters at the end of last week, Pranee Sulrasorn stated that the official signing over ceremony will be this week and will take place as soon as the final draught of the contract is ready.
Bus routes give access to most cities, towns and villages in Thailand. When travelling on intercity routes, passengers typically have three options. These are fan-cooled, standard air-conditioned and VIP. The air-conditioned and VIP services are invariably quicker as they do not stop everywhere en route and are also more comfortable.
Thailand’s transport-minister says the government will be assessing the viability of relaunching ferry services across the Gulf of Thailand. Air-chief-marshal Prajin Juntong told reporters yesterday that the national marine department is preparing to study the possibility of establishing ferry routes across the north of the gulf.
Although it is quicker and generally more convenient when flying, travelling by train is a more relaxing experience. When holidaying in Thailand, taking the train is almost cathartic and provides a true Thai experience.
Cha Am and Hua Hin are two beach resorts at the top end of the Gulf of Thailand. Both lave long stretches of golden sands, yet are subtly different in how they attract and their ambiences.
British band Blue is scheduled to perform at a key Bangkok concert venue this coming Saturday. The erstwhile boy-band is set to take to the stage at Muang Thong Thani complex’s Thunder Dome at 20:00 on Saturday evening.
People visiting Singapore with youngsters in tow will be able to enjoy the delights of the DreamWorks travelling roadshow from this coming Saturday. DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition is scheduled to make a stop at the city state’s ArtScience Museum on its five-year tour of the world.
Thaland’s Transport Ministry has given the go ahead for a rise in fares for Bangkok taxis which will be effective from next month. Fares for metered taxis in the national capital will go up by five per cent.
Bangkok residents and tourists awoke yesterday morning to find the city’s streets awash with flood waters after heavy storms on Sunday night. The rain began at around 01:30 yesterday morning and continued non-stop until 08:00.
Lifeguards at one of Phuket Island’s beaches rescued an olive ridley sea-turtle on Monday afternoon. The creature washed up on Mai Khao Beach with a fishing net wrapped tightly around one of its flippers.
Thai Government officials and wildlife conservationists joined forces on one of the country’s most exclusive island to inaugurate a movement to save sea turtles. The drive started with the release of 40 of the marine reptiles into their natural habitat near Koh Talu.
One of the best known historical sites in Thailand is just over two hours by mini-bus from Bangkok. The infamous Bridge over the River Kwai is close to the town of Kanchanaburi. The bridge was an important link on the WWII-era Death Railway to what was then Burma.
Tuesday saw the first Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) electric bus begin trials on the streets of the Thai capital city. The public transport operator will put the vehicle through road trials on three different routes over the coming month.
There are quite a few floating markets dotted around Thailand, but the one at Damnoen Saduak is by far the best. Visitors can ride a tourist boat through the market’s canals or simply browse the amazing array of products on offer from the shade of the canal banks.
The town of Mae Hong Son lies in a valley created by the Shan Hills close to Thailand’s northwest frontier with Myanmar. It attracts with its time-honoured heritage and glimpses of a time long gone. The town itself is centred around the picturesque Jong Kham Lake. The stupas of two of the town’s impressive portfolio of temples provide a unique backdrop to the lake.