Land of Smiles
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This morning
At Suvarnabhumi Airport departure hall
Thai Airways Domestic lounge
Had pork porridge
Gate to boarding
Taking bus to my ride
At Suvarnabhumi Airport departure hall
Thai Airways Domestic lounge
Had pork porridge
Gate to boarding
Taking bus to my ride
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As the front where I am sitting is “business” the center seat of the 3 seats are blocked to give more space
Taking off
Breakfast served on my 1 hour flight from Bangkok to Ubon
Ubon airport terminal
Arrival hall
Taking off
Breakfast served on my 1 hour flight from Bangkok to Ubon
Ubon airport terminal
Arrival hall
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After the morning meetings it was time for lunch
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KGjYR37MdGBcgLa6A?g_st=ic
The open eatery
With the zinc roof its really hot
Rustic, the type of local eatery I love
The menu
Hot day, cold beer is perfect
Raw free vegetables
Guy grilling chicken
Grilled chicken
So juicy and delicious (we finally ordered 2 chickens)
Spicy soup with pork ribs
Ordered 2 somtams
Somtam made by the boss
Larb moo, minced pork with Thai herbs and spices
Liver with Thai herbs and spices
Fried pork
Lunch
All the above for only 800 baht (US$ 23)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KGjYR37MdGBcgLa6A?g_st=ic
The open eatery
With the zinc roof its really hot
Rustic, the type of local eatery I love
The menu
Hot day, cold beer is perfect
Raw free vegetables
Guy grilling chicken
Grilled chicken
So juicy and delicious (we finally ordered 2 chickens)
Spicy soup with pork ribs
Ordered 2 somtams
Somtam made by the boss
Larb moo, minced pork with Thai herbs and spices
Liver with Thai herbs and spices
Fried pork
Lunch
All the above for only 800 baht (US$ 23)
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Finally its back to the Ubon airport
At the departure gate 2hrs early, another hour of flight to Bangkok
At the departure gate 2hrs early, another hour of flight to Bangkok
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Finally get to go home, flight will be delayed at least 45 mins. At this point in time passengers are still boarding.
My ride
Thai Smile (for domestic destinations)
Going to be a 55mins trip
My ride
Thai Smile (for domestic destinations)
Going to be a 55mins trip
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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-as ... st-tourism
‘We can bring A-listers to Thailand’: PM Srettha plans concerts, visa-free travel to boost tourism
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
BANGKOK – Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Feb 22 his government plans to roll out more measures to boost tourism, including incentives to lure global artistes to stimulate South-east Asia’s second-biggest economy.
Speaking at a government forum, he said the tourism industry was expected to grow enormously over the next four years, as it recovers from record lows caused by the pandemic.
Mr Srettha also mentioned musician Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated, sold-out concerts in Singapore in March, saying Thailand should aim for similar events.
“We can bring A-listers and world-class acts to Thailand. This must be done,” he said.
He added the government will offer visa-free travel, change the rules on drinking alcohol at concerts, and adjust operating hours of entertainment venues and when alcohol can be sold.
Thailand has waived visas for citizens of China, India and other countries in an effort to attract tourism dollars.
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic, with spending of 1.91 trillion baht (S$71.5 billion). In 2024, the government expects about 34 to 35 million foreign visitors. REUTERS
‘We can bring A-listers to Thailand’: PM Srettha plans concerts, visa-free travel to boost tourism
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
BANGKOK – Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Feb 22 his government plans to roll out more measures to boost tourism, including incentives to lure global artistes to stimulate South-east Asia’s second-biggest economy.
Speaking at a government forum, he said the tourism industry was expected to grow enormously over the next four years, as it recovers from record lows caused by the pandemic.
Mr Srettha also mentioned musician Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated, sold-out concerts in Singapore in March, saying Thailand should aim for similar events.
“We can bring A-listers and world-class acts to Thailand. This must be done,” he said.
He added the government will offer visa-free travel, change the rules on drinking alcohol at concerts, and adjust operating hours of entertainment venues and when alcohol can be sold.
Thailand has waived visas for citizens of China, India and other countries in an effort to attract tourism dollars.
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic, with spending of 1.91 trillion baht (S$71.5 billion). In 2024, the government expects about 34 to 35 million foreign visitors. REUTERS
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Another early flight today
Singapore Airlines Lounge at the Suvarnabhumi Airport
Morning coffee
Chwee kueh
Kaya Roti
My flight
Going home
Singapore Airlines Lounge at the Suvarnabhumi Airport
Morning coffee
Chwee kueh
Kaya Roti
My flight
Going home
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Thai PM is pissed off because he got outsmarted by the SG government who apparently wrote an SE Asia exclusivity clause into the Swift contract. What happened to Indian weddings? That was the last big hope.yong wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:36 pm https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-as ... st-tourism
‘We can bring A-listers to Thailand’: PM Srettha plans concerts, visa-free travel to boost tourism
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
BANGKOK – Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Feb 22 his government plans to roll out more measures to boost tourism, including incentives to lure global artistes to stimulate South-east Asia’s second-biggest economy.
Speaking at a government forum, he said the tourism industry was expected to grow enormously over the next four years, as it recovers from record lows caused by the pandemic.
Mr Srettha also mentioned musician Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated, sold-out concerts in Singapore in March, saying Thailand should aim for similar events.
“We can bring A-listers and world-class acts to Thailand. This must be done,” he said.
He added the government will offer visa-free travel, change the rules on drinking alcohol at concerts, and adjust operating hours of entertainment venues and when alcohol can be sold.
Thailand has waived visas for citizens of China, India and other countries in an effort to attract tourism dollars.
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic, with spending of 1.91 trillion baht (S$71.5 billion). In 2024, the government expects about 34 to 35 million foreign visitors. REUTERS
Sometimes I thoink all this talk about boosting tourism in Thailand is a waste of time. Thailand has a lot going for it and its attractions are well known (bars, beaches and bargains). People will come when they can and have the cash. All the government has to do is not do stupid things to put them off coming. Such as recriminalising weed.
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So I spent the weekend in Singapore celebrating the last day of Chinese New Year with family on Saturday. The 4 days trip to Singapore was finally over on Monday.
I always like to take a walk around the center of the city especially where the Merlion is located also because this is close to the hotel. Here are some photos I took during one of the walks
Seems like its back to normal and the tourists are back especially Chinese tourists
I always like to take a walk around the center of the city especially where the Merlion is located also because this is close to the hotel. Here are some photos I took during one of the walks
Seems like its back to normal and the tourists are back especially Chinese tourists
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When I visit Singapore, I always like to eat the local food and these are some of my favourites:
Roti Prata (for breakfast) at Tanglin Halt market
mutton Curry
Fishball Noodle of course
The stall
Kway Chap
Braised duck, pork belly, tofu and egg
Lormee
Roti Prata (for breakfast) at Tanglin Halt market
mutton Curry
Fishball Noodle of course
The stall
Kway Chap
Braised duck, pork belly, tofu and egg
Lormee
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