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The aromatic trail of hill tribe coffee in Chiang Mai
Thailand is one of the largest consumers of coffee in the world. Therefore the introduction of coffee plants into Chiang Mai was a way to meet the market demand for the beverage. Original seedlings were imported from South America and other countries and acclimatized to the conditions in the hills of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Hill tribe farmers were taught how to grow coffee plants, harvest and turn the produce into coffee grains for beverages.
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Umbrellas made for more than just the rain
The Bor Sang Umbrella Village which is located in Kampaeng District, Chiang Mai is the only one of its kind umbrella-craft village, making its products a signature trademark of Chiang Mai and around the world.
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Discover the unique Thai Royal Projects Chiang Mai
The Royal Project initiatives were started way back in 1969 and to date total approximately 4000 different projects throughout Thailand. Initiated by the late HM King Bhumipol Adulyadej and the rest of the Royal family.
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Thailand to lift pretravel testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 April 2022
Travellers will be allowed to enter the kingdom without the need to show proof of a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of travel. Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the lifting of the pretravel testing requirement for international arrivals beginning 1 April, 2022, as the kingdom prepares a four-phase plan to […]
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UPDATED! TEST & GO rules from 1 March 2022
This information has been updated on 27 February, 2022. The following rules will be in effect from 1 March, 2022, and will also apply to travellers who have applied/obtained the TEST & GO Thailand Pass or Certificate of Entry with scheduled arrivals from this date. Points of entry: By air (direct international flight or transit domestically […]
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TEST & GO scheme resumed from 1 February 2022 Updated!!!
From 1 February, 2022, fully vaccinated travellers from any country around the world can apply for a TEST & GO Thailand Pass up to 60 days in advance. Eligible travellers• Thai citizens.• Foreign travellers, including but not limited to diplomats, guests of the government, Thai work permit holders, students and their family, and patients seeking […]
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Latest Update Thailand Pass FAQs
REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS 1. When will Thailand Pass be open for registration? – Thailand Pass will be open for registration starting from 1 November 2021 at 09.00hrs (Bangkok Time) 2. Is registration in Thailand Pass required for all 3 schemes traveling into Thailand? – Effective from 1 November 2021, all travelers arriving in Thailand by air […]
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Thailand extends ‘special tourist visa’ scheme for one more year
The policy, for which TAT has won a Gold Award from the Pacific Asia Travel Association, will continue to be in effect until 30 September, 2022. The Thai Cabinet has approved a one-year extension of the ‘special tourist visa’ (STV) scheme for long-staying visitors until 30 September, 2022. The programme has been in effect from […]
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All Thailand Golf Tour 2021 launches Phuket Sandbox Tournament
Latest golf series aimed at boosting tourists’ confidence and enhancing the image of Thailand as a preferred destination as the country has gradually reopened to international travellers. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce the newest golf tournament series to be held in Phuket during the ongoing Sandbox programme – the ‘All […]
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Updates on domestic travel in Thailand in September 2021
Interprovincial travel between dark-red zone provinces and other areas are allowed to resume as Thailand eases COVID-19 restrictions from 1 September 2021. Air Travel Thai Airways International Thai Airways International (THAI) is offering twice weekly one-way flights from Bangkok to Phuket. Flight TG922 every Thursday from 2 September – 28 October, 2021. Flight TG916 every […]
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