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Enjoy a year-end feast at these prime spots

If you're planning to spend the holidays in Thailand's South or North and are looking for a venue to celebrate a New Year feast, consider Koh Samui, Krabi or Chiang Mai.

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New Zealander dies after falling off Death Railway train

KANCHANABURI: A New Zealand tourist fell to his death from a train while taking photos of the scenic route of the Death Railway on Tuesday.

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Pattaya New Year Countdown fireworks to go ahead

Pattaya Municipality has reversed its decision to cancel the New Year Countdown fireworks display, which will go ahead. Other fireworks displays remain cancelled.

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PM calls for NYE caution

People can decide for themselves whether to organise New Year's Eve events but organisers should exercise "maximum precautions", Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.

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Agents hold breath on China view

Chinese visitors could reach 3-5 million next year if travel restrictions are lifted, but travel agents on the mainland are still struggling with preparations, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

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Full reopening, faster movement

Thai tourism in the first half of the year was like riding a rollercoaster as the "Test & Go" programme -- the country's reopening initiative -- was suspended in January in the wake of the Omicron variant which spread rapidly since the end of last year.

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Businesses worried by high airfares

Tourism operators in Phuket are urging the government to intervene following complaints about surging airfares which they fear could prompt travellers to choose cheaper alternatives.

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Brit tourist plummets from 130ft waterfall during terrifying hike with friends

A British man narrowly escaped death in Koh Samui, Thailand as he slipped off a 130ft high waterfall he was hiking up with a group of friends

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Khao San New Year countdown cancelled

The New Year’s Eve countdown on Khao San Road will be cancelled in light of the current “fragile” mood, but entertainment venues in the popular tourist hangout will be open as usual.

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Gifts that keep on giving

Festive sentiment during the last week before New Year celebrations is considered the best opportunity for the business sector to increase sales as economic uncertainties may cast a shadow on consumer confidence in 2023.

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Train lovers start bidding farewell to Korat station

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Residents took photos and selfies at Nakhon Ratchasima train station on Sunday as the days of the largest station on the northeastern line are numbered.

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Trat, trade and tourism

After facing a slump for almost three years, economic activity in several border provinces is getting back on track, especially in Trat -- which is a major tourist destination and a gateway to Cambodia.

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Thailand caps year with over 11 million tourists

Thailand has welcomed more than 11 million tourists so far this year, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Saturday.

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Khao San New Year countdown cancelled

The New Year’s Eve countdown on Khao San Road will be cancelled in light of the current “fragile” mood, but entertainment venues in the popular tourist hangout will be open as usual, a local business leader says.

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India makes COVID test mandatory for arrivals from some countries, including China

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New Year celebrations not cancelled yet, officials say

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) backs New Year countdowns and celebrations going ahead as planned as long as the government does not order any cancellations.

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Outbound travellers surge to 3-year high

The New Year holiday is expected to see 33,400 Thais travelling overseas every day, increasing from an average of 28,000, mainly driven by pent-up demand from years of the pandemic, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Pattaya calls off New Year fireworks

Pattaya Municipality has announced the cancellation of fireworks planned as part of its New Year countdown activities from Dec 29-31. The city did not give reasons for the change in plans.

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TAT: Tourist arrivals to beat target by 15%

Foreign tourist arrivals to the country are on track to exceed the government’s 2022 target by 15%, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Taxi hit by train at crossing, cabbie killed

A taxi driver was killed when he drove around a railway crossing barrier and into the path of a passenger train in Thung Song Hong area of Bangkok on Friday morning.

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TAT estimates 3.14m domestic trips

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts domestic tourism to tally 3.14 million trips during the New Year holiday, generating 11.2 billion baht, with the northern region posting the highest occupancy rate at 78%.

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Smile for infinite happiness

To ring in the festive season, Siam Paragon collaborates with Smiley to offer the "Siam Smiley Celebration Infinite Happiness" festival using the iconic emblem to raise spirits. It kicked off with a mini concert from famous duo Putthipong "Billkin" Assaratanakul and Krit "PP" Amnuaydechkorn and, throughout the month, shoppers can…

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Dubai’s Global Village to Celebrate 2023 7 Times on New Year

The Global Village is organizing a counting down event to midnight from seven different time zones from around the world. A special countdown will precede the start of the year in each of these countries, after which fireworks will light up the skies. Pavilions celebrating the cultures of each of…

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Make your New Year’s Eve sparkle with “The half million baht New Year party package”

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, the landmark hotel in the heart of Thailand’s capital city, is gearing up for its most spectacular end-of-year celebration to-date: “The Half Million Baht New Year Party Package”!

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New Year’s Eve Spanish surf & turf celebration at UNO MAS

A magical New Year’s Eve unfolds at UNO MAS with a mouth-watering “Spanish Surf & Turf Celebration”.

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