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Three cities in Thailand among the 20 most-visited destinations in the world
Three cities in Thailand, namely Bangkok, Phuket, and Pattaya, have been listed among the 20 most-visited destinations in the world, according to Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index (GDCI) 2018.
“Housing for All” to mark World Habitat Day
The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day, a day to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and to reaffirm the basic right of adequate shelter for all.
Removal of Thailand from CITES Ivory Watch List
Thailand has been removed from the blacklist of countries involved in illegal ivory trade by a standing committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Thailand ranks number one global destination for Chinese tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) stated that Ctrip.com, China’s largest and most influential online travel agent, has ranked Thailand the number one global destination for Chinese tourists during this year’s National Day vacation, or the Chinese Golden Week 2018.
Bangkok named best leisure destination in Asia Pacific
Bangkok is celebrating its most recent award after being named the "Best Leisure Destination in the Asia Pacific” by Business Traveller Awards 2018 for the third consecutive year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Pracharat markets to be developed as central markets for farm products
Pracharat markets have played a role in stimulating the local economy. The Ministry of Interior will proceed with its plan to develop Pracharat markets into central markets for agricultural products.
Thailand voted best cultural and heritage holidays destination
Thailand has been voted No.1 "Star Cultural and Heritage Holidays Destination” worldwide by the travel agent readership of the UK trade magazine Travel Bulletin.
Thailand promotes cooperation in Asia and the Pacific on UHC scheme
Practices and policies on AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Universal Health Coverage were discussed widely at the "Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting on AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Universal Health Coverage: Country Experiences, Challenges and Solutions.”
Exhibition on incredible mission at Tham Luang
The Ministry of Culture will hold an exhibition titled "Tham Luang Incredible Mission: The Global Agenda” at the Lifestyle Hall, Siam Paragon, in Bangkok from August 22 to September 9, 2018.
Developing southern Thailand as tourism, rubber, and oil palm hub
The Government has decided to develop southern Thailand into a tourism, rubber, and oil palm hub, as well as an economic center, linking trade and investment with other parts of the world.