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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) updated its website on the operation of national parks nationwide on Friday. Many parks have reopened, though some partially, while several remain closed either due to Covid-19 measures or because of the rainy season.

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has reopened 96 of its 155 national parks nationwide since Wednesday. Visitors are recommended to keep a frequent watch on the list regularly updated by the National Park’s Office via this link, or its Facebook page: National Parks of Thailand.

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The updated details of the reopening or closure of each national park are as follows:

Central Region

Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park in Kanchanaburi province – All tourist sites and accommodation are open, but overnight stay and camping are prohibited;

Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi province – All tourist sites and accommodation are open. Overnight stay, camping, and water activities are closed;

Sai Yok National Park in Kanchanaburi province – All tourist sites and accommodation are open;

Thong Pha Phum National Park in Kanchanaburi province – The Khao Chang Phueak hiking trail, Chokkradin Waterfall, overnight stay, and camping are open only to the Pilok residents in Thong Pha Phum district;

Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi province – The Ban Krang tourist site is open for overnight stay and camping. The Pong Luek-Bang Kloi and Phanoen Thung villages are closed for the monsoon season until 31 October. Pa La-U Waterfall is remain closed since May 12 onwards;

Ao Siam National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan province – All tourist sites and accommodation are open, but overnight stay and camping are prohibited;

Chaloem Phrakiat Thai Prachan National Park in Ratchaburi – All tourist sites and accommodation open, while overnight stay, camping, and water activities are prohibited;

EASTERN REGION

Khao Khitchakut National Park in Chanthaburi province – Khlong Phaibun Waterfall will be open on October 18;

Namtok Phlio National Park in Chanthaburi province – Closed until October 7; (The national parks office has not yet updated the information.)

Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park in Chanthaburi province – All tourist sites and accommodation are open, but overnight stay, camping, and water activities remain closed;

Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park in Rayong province – Ko Samet and Mae Ramphueng Beach are open for overnight stay and camping;

Pang Sida National Park in Sa Kaeo province – All tourist sites and accommodations open, while overnight stay, camping, and water activities are closed;

NORTHERN REGION

Doi Suthep-Pui and Si Lanna national parks in Chiang Mai province – Open for visitors;

Huai Nam Dang National Park in Chiang Mai province – Pong Dueat and Tha Pai hot springs are open for overnight stay and camping;

Namtok Buatong – Namphu Chet Si National Park in Chiang Mai province – All tourist sites are open, but overnight stay and camping are prohibited;

Pha Daeng National Park in Chiang Mai province – Sri Sangwan Waterfall, Pong Ang Hot Spring, Doi Kham Fa are open for tourists;

Khun Chae National Park in Chiang Rai– All tourist and camping sites, and overnight accommodation are open;

Khlong Lan National Park in Kamphaeng Phet province – Khlong Lan and Khlong Nam Lai waterfalls, and Khlong Suan Mak are open except for overnight stay and swimming;

Khlong Wang Chao National Park in Kamphaeng Phet province – All tourist sites are open only for day trips;

Mae Wa and Doi Khun national parks in Lampang province – All tourist sites, accommodation and camping are open;

Tham Pla-Namtok Pha Suea National Park in Mae Hong Son province – Tham Pla, Pha Suea Waterfall, and Pang Ung tourist site are open for overnight stay and camping;

Doi Phu Kha and Nanthaburi national parks, and Tham Sa Koen (Sa Koen Cave) in Nan province– All tourist sites and accommodation are open for overnight stay and camping;

Khun Nan National Park in Nan province – All tourist sites and accommodation are open;

Nam Nao National Park in Phetchabun province – Fully open;

Doi Pha Klong National Park in Phetchabun province – Some tourist sites and accommodation are open;

Mae Puem National Park in Phayao province – All tourist sites and accommodation are open;

Thung Salaeng Luang National Park in Phitsanulok – Hanging Bridge tourist site is open for overnight stay and camping, while the Kaeng Sopha Waterfall is open, but water activities are prohibited. Other tourist sites and accommodation have been temporarily closed since June 1;

NORTHEASTERN REGION

Ta Phraya National Park in Buri Ram province – All tourist sites and accommodation open, but overnight stay and camping are closed;

Pa Hin Ngam National Park in Chaiyaphum province – All tourist sites are open for overnight stay, but camping is prohibited;

Sai Thong, Tat Ton and Phu Laen Kha national parks in Chaiyaphum province – All tourist sites and accommodations are open;

Nam Phong, Phu Pha Man and Phu Wiang national parks in Khon Kaewn province – All tourist sites are open for overnight stay and camping;

Phu Ruea National Park in Loei province – Fully open;

Phu Suan Sai National Park in Loei province – All tourist sites open, while overnight stay and camping are prohibited;

Phu Pha Thoep National Park in Mukdahan province – Open for day-trip visits but overnight stay, camping and water activities are prohibited;

Phu Langka National Park in Nakhon Phanom province – Fully open;

Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province – Chet Kot, Sarika, Haeo Narok, and Ta Kro waterfalls, Pha Diao Dai viewpoint and Lam Ta Khong Campground are closed. Other areas are open, but overnight stay and camping are prohibited;

Phu Pha Lek and Phu Phan national parks in Sakhon Nakhon province – Fully open;

Phu Pha Yon National Park in Sakhon Nakhon province – Some tourist sites and accommodation are open, but Kaeng Pho Waterfall is temporarily closed until further notice;

Pha Taem National Park in Sakhon Nakhon province – Open with prohibition of overnight stay, camping, and water activities;

Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park in Ubon Ratchathani province – Open for visitors, but overnight stay, camping, and water activities are closed;

SOUTHERN REGION

Mu Ko Chumphon National Park in Chumphon province – Open for day trips;

Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi province – Remain closed until further notice;

Mu Ko Lanta National Park in Krabi province – Open on Friday for day trips, overnight stay and camping;

Than Bok Khorani National Park in Krabi province – Open for visitors, but overnight stay and camping are prohibited;

Khao Luang National Park in Nakhon Si Thammarat province – Open for day trips, overnight stay and camping, except all the hiking trails which are closed until December 31;

Khao Nan and Namtok Si Khit national parks in Nakhon Si Thammarat province – All tourist sites and accommodation are open;

Namtok Yong National Park in Nakhon Si Thammarat province – Yot Khao Men hiking trail will be open in December;

Ao Phang-Nga, Khao Lak-Lam Ru, Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang and Si Phang-Nga national parks in Phang-Nga province – Fully open;

Sirinat National Park in Phuket province – All tourist sites and accommodation are open;

Mu Ko Phetra National Park and Tarutao National Marine Park in Satun province– Open for day trips;

Thale Ban National Park in Satun province – Fully open;

Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani province – Bua Phut site and Tham Nam Thalu are closed until October 31 and November 30, respectively;

Khlong Phanom National Park in Surat Thani province – Some attractions and accommodation are open;

Mu Ko Ang Thong and Ko Pha-Ngan’s Than Sadet national parks in Surat Thani province – Fully open;

Hat Chao Mai National Park in Trang province – Open for day trips.

Published : October 10, 2021

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Thailand has earned prestigious acclaim on the global travel awards stage with prominent placings in the best city, island and resort categories of the Conde Nast Traveler 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, The Tourism Authority of Thailand said on Saturday.

Bangkok was named in 9th spot in the ‘Best Big Cities’ sub-category of ‘The Best Cities in the World’ category. The Thai capital was praised as being “Consistently ranked as one of the most-visited cities in the world” where visitors could experience “a multifaceted identity that blends history, culture, street style, and luxury like nowhere else.”

In addition, three Thai islands were named on the ‘Top Islands’ sub-category, with Samui coming in at 7th with a score of 93.33, Phi Phi Islands in 9th with a score of 91.83, and Phuket in 10th with a score of 89.79.

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Honoured with impressive placings on the list of ‘The Best Resorts in the World’ category were Anantara Chiang Mai Resort in 8th, Amanpuri in Phuket in 13th, and Soneva Kiri on Koh Kood in Trat in 21st.

Meanwhile, the spa resort Chiva-Som in Hua Hin was named No 1 among 50 spa resorts worldwide that filled the ranks of the list of ‘The Best Spa Resorts in the US & Around the World’. The Readers’ Choice Awards described Chiva-Som as “one of the premier spa resorts in the world”.

The 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards also featured two Thailand-specific lists, a reflection of Thailand’s enduring status as one of the world’s favourites and best-known holiday destinations.

The ‘Top 10 Hotels in Bangkok’ list was made up as follows:

#1 The Sukhothai Bangkok (97.65 score)

#2 Capella Bangkok (97.55)

#3 Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok (97.37)

#4 Lebua at State Tower (97.28)

#5 The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok (97.14)

#6 Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River (96.55)

#7 Banyan Tree Bangkok (96.19)

#8 The Peninsula Bangkok (95.25)

#9 Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok (95.03)

#10 Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok (94.5)

The ‘Top 20 Resorts in Thailand’ list was made up as follows:

#1 Anantara Chiang Mai Resort (99.81 score)

#2 Amanpuri in Phuket (99.76)

#3 Soneva Kiri on Koh Kood (score 99.66)

#4 COMO Point Yamu in Phuket (98.93)

#5 Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui (98.76)

#6 Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi (98.66)

#7 Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort (98.25)

#8 Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort (97.73)

#9 Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa (97.48)

#10 Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai (97.02)

#11 Rosewood Phuket (96.33)

#12 The Nai Harn Phuket (95.81)

#13 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle (94.6)

#14 Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas (93.47)

#15 The Sarojin in Phuket (93.36)

#16 The Slate in Phuket (93.07)

#17 Anantara Hua Hin Resort (92.25)

#18 Pimalai Resort & Spa on Koh Lanta (92.18)

#19 Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (91.58)

#20 Melia Koh Samui (90.98)

The 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards were the 34th edition of the annual awards, in which Conde Nast Traveler readers can vote in various categories; such as, best countries, cities, islands, spa resorts, and cruise lines.

Published : October 10, 2021

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Phetchabun held its annual Um Phra Dam Nam Festival at the Bot Chanaman temple pier on “Sat Thai” Day, or Wednesday.

Translated from Thai, “Um Phra Dam Nam” literally means “diving while holding Buddha’s image”.

The image of Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha was brought by boat from Trai Phum temple.

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Phetchabun Governor Krit Kongmuang submerged the Buddha image in the river. The image was submerged six times, three times each on the northern and southern sides.

Meanwhile, participants spread marigold petals on the river.

The image was transported back to Trai Phum temple after the ceremony.

Phetchabun holds annual ceremony submerging Buddha statue

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Participants were given khao tom and krayasat, both believed to be auspicious foods.

Normally, 10,000 people participate in the event every year. This year however, the province cut the celebration and festival part due to the Covid-19 situation.

Participants who did not receive two doses of vaccine were tested with antigen test kits. Only those who tested negative were able to participate.

Phetchabun holds annual ceremony submerging Buddha statue

Published : October 06, 2021

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to launch a new tourism promotion programme called “Unlock Thailand” to target Asian tourists, said Thanes Phetsuwan, TAT deputy governor of marketing – Asia and South Pacific, on Monday.

“The scheme will make the fullest use of CCSA’s latest announcement that reduces mandatory quarantine period for foreign visitors to Thailand from 14 days to as low as 7 days, effective since September 30,” he said. “So far, the reopening of selected provinces under tourism sandbox programmes since July 1 has mainly attracted tourists from faraway markets at more than 90 per cent, while only 10 per cent of visitors under these schemes are from Asian countries.”

Thanes added that another factor that makes sandbox programmes unpopular among Asian visitors is the Covid-19 measure imposed by the government of each country. “Singapore and Japan now require returnees from Thailand to undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine before entering the country, while China still prohibits its citizens from overseas travel to curb the outbreak,” he said. “However, we expected that these rules will be eased up by early 2022, to prepare for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.”
 

TAT’s Unlock Thailand will aim primarily at India and South Korea markets, as the Thai government has recently reduced warning level of India from high risk to medium risk country, and allowed Indians to be one of 78 nationals that can participate in the tourism sandbox schemes. “TAT will negotiate with Indian authority to draft the air bubble agreement, whereas commercial flights from India can directly land in Thailand without having to go through a hub at the Middle East to change flights,” said Thanes.

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“As for South Korea market, TAT will try to push for travel bubble agreement for fully vaccinated tourists to engage in variety of activities in Thailand,” he added. “The pilot phase will focus on offering golfing packages in Chiang Mai, which has over 10 golf courses that are popular among South Korean golfers.”

Four selected districts in Chiang Mai are scheduled to open to foreign tourists on November 1 under the province’s “Charming Chiang Mai” programme, whereas vaccinated tourists can travel to Chiang Mai and stay at certified hotels for seven days, during which they can travel on sealed routes in the province under supervision of guide tour companies. After seven days and they still test negative for Covid-19, they can proceed to travel in other provinces of Thailand.
 

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Loei’s Phu Kradueng National Park welcomes its first batch of 500 visitors on Friday after the government lifted restrictions.

Phu Kradueng also held the 2022 open ceremony with Loei governor Chaitawat Niemsiri.

Phu Kradueng National Park chief Samret Phusansri said that the high season of Phu Kradueng in 2022 has officially begun, from October 1 to May 31. Samret added that the national park has adapted to the ‘new normal’.

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Tourists must be vaccinated and take a Covid-19 test with an antigen test kit or RT-PCR within 72 hours.

Tourists must receive one of these vaccines to enter Phu Kradueng National Park, which are:
• One dose of AstraZeneca within 14 days
• Two doses of AstraZeneca
• Two doses of Sinovac
• One dose of Sinovac and one dose of AstraZeneca
• Other vaccines that authorised by the Ministry of Public Health

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Published : October 02, 2021

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Many tourists flocked to Phu Chi Fa National Park in Chiang Rais Thoeng district to witness the beauty of nature on Friday after it had been temporarily closed at the beginning of this year amid the Covid-19 crisis.

The national park reopening came after the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s approval to ease Covid-19 restrictions in a bid to enable businesses to perform economic activities on Monday.

Banterng Kruawong, Tap Tao Subdistrict Administrative Organization President, said the national park has implemented measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 and ensure tourists’ safety.

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Tourists flock to Phu Chi Fa National Park after CCSA lifts Covid-19 restrictions

The morning temperature at the national park was 13 degrees celsius with a beautiful sea of fog.

Tourists flock to Phu Chi Fa National Park after CCSA lifts Covid-19 restrictions

There were no new Covid-19 cases reportedly found in Tap Tao Subdistrict after a cluster emerged in June.

Published : October 01, 2021

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Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Thursday updated that the quarantine period of persons who have already received complete doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be reduced from 14 to 7 days, starting from this Friday.

7-day Quarantine

This period is for travellers who have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health or the World Health Organisation, for at least 14 days before the travel date. Also, they are required to present the vaccine certificate (either the original or a printed copy) at the point of entry into Thailand.

During the quarantine, the travellers are required to undergo two RT-PCR tests – first upon arrival on Day 0-1, and the second before finishing the quarantine period on Day 6-7.

10-day Quarantine

This period is for travellers – who have not been vaccinated, without a vaccine certificate, or partially vaccinated – and who arrive in Thailand by air.

They are also required to undergo two RT-PCR tests – first upon arrival on Day 0-1, and the second on Day 8-9.

14-day Quarantine

This period is for travellers – who have not been vaccinated, without a vaccine certificate, or partially vaccinated – and who arrive in Thailand by land.

They are also required to undergo two RT-PCR tests – first upon arrival on Day 0-1, and the second on Day 12-13.

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Published : October 01, 2021

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The dinosaur valley in Chonburi’s Nongnooch Garden Pattaya has been listed as a top tourist attraction under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s 25 Unseen New Series.

Kampol Tansajja, the garden’s director, said apart from the dinosaur valley, the property also has more than 40 different gardens for tourists to enjoy.

He said another 41 life-size dinosaur statues of 30 different species have recently been added in a bid to draw tourists.

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“Now we have more than 900 dinosaur statues of 320 species,” he said.

Nongnooch Garden Pattaya’s dinosaur valley named top attraction

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Nongnooch Garden Pattaya’s dinosaur valley named top attraction

In a bid to promote local tourism, Nongnooch Garden is allowing fully vaccinated people to enter the garden for free from October 1-17. Kampol said the garden is ready to open to tourists under the Pattaya Move On sealed travel scheme.
Nongnooch Garden Pattaya’s dinosaur valley named top attraction

“We have also implemented measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 in line with SHA and Safe Travel standards approved by TAT,” he added.

Published : September 29, 2021

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Virtual event hosted by Laguna Resorts & Hotels, C9 Hotelworks and Delivering Asia Communications reveals how pent up demand will drive Russian business back to Phuket now the Sputnik vaccine is approved

Phuket’s tourism industry can look forward to a stronger high season, as Russian travellers prepare to swap their cold winter weather for a sun-soaked Sandbox escape, a recent webinar has learned. In the “Phuket Sandbox: Russia’s Winter Wonderland” event, Russian outbound tour operators expressed their belief that many of their clients are longing to return to Phuket. They warned however, that some key factors were still restricting the destination’s full potential.

Recently, the webinar was organised by C9 Hotelworks and Delivering Asia Communications (DAC), and hosted by Laguna Resorts & Hotels. It was attended by a wide range of industry experts, including top tour operators, leading hoteliers, airline executives and representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and there was a general feeling of optimism about the upcoming peak season in Phuket.

Prior to the global pandemic, Russia was one of Phuket’s biggest source markets. In 2019, over 700,000 visitors arrived direct from Russia, and while that level is unlikely to be matched in the near future, hoteliers and tour operators are confident that the coming months will see the start of a recovery.

Russian tour operators gear up for Phuket high season as travellers book Sandbox breaks to beat the winter blues

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This belief is driven by the fact that, effective 1st September 2021, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health added Russia’s Sputnik to its list of approved vaccines, which will enable thousands of Russian citizens to take part in the Phuket Sandbox programme. Ravi Chandran, CEO of Laguna Resorts & Hotels, called this move a “huge boost to the Sandbox”.

“It adds stability and continuity to the Sandbox concept and it will give a lot of the other European countries – and other countries around the world – confidence in the concept, when they see a big player like Russia participating,” Mr. Chandran told the webinar. He added that arrival numbers would probably start slowly, before “building up in November and December, once more airlines launch flights”. The first Aeroflot flight is due to depart on 4th October 2021.

Russian tour operators gear up for Phuket high season as travellers book Sandbox breaks to beat the winter blues

To drive Phuket’s rebound, Khanittha Phanworawat, Director of the TAT’s Moscow Office, revealed that her team is now ramping up its promotional efforts in Russia.

“The Phuket Sandbox is our main agenda for the travel trade,” Ms. Khanittha stated. “We explained the concept to Russian tour operators at an event in Moscow in September. B2B online workshops have also connected Thai hoteliers and suppliers with Russian agents, and we have set up a dedicated Russian language website to provide the latest information for travel to Thailand.”

“It adds stability and continuity to the Sandbox concept and it will give a lot of the other European countries – and other countries around the world – confidence in the concept, when they see a big player like Russia participating,” Mr. Chandran told the webinar. He added that arrival numbers would probably start slowly, before “building up in November and December, once more airlines launch flights”. The first Aeroflot flight is due to depart on 4th October 2021.

To drive Phuket’s rebound, Khanittha Phanworawat, Director of the TAT’s Moscow Office, revealed that her team is now ramping up its promotional efforts in Russia.

“The Phuket Sandbox is our main agenda for the travel trade,” Ms. Khanittha stated. “We explained the concept to Russian tour operators at an event in Moscow in September. B2B online workshops have also connected Thai hoteliers and suppliers with Russian agents, and we have set up a dedicated Russian language website to provide the latest information for travel to Thailand.”

Tour operators said they were hopeful that Russian ‘snow birds’ would flock back to Phuket this winter. Salim Akbas, Product Purchasing Manager (Southern Thailand) for ODEON Tourism, said that Russia was a “really good fit for the Sandbox” due to the 14-day length-of-stay requirement, which is similar to the usual vacation duration preferred by Russian travellers, and their strong appetite for Thailand’s beaches and food. The “7+7” extension of the Sandbox will also enable visitors to experience more parts of the Kingdom, with the option of combining Phuket with destinations such as Khao Lak, Koh Samui and Koh Phi Phi.

Launched on 1st July 2021, the Phuket Sandbox allows fully-vaccinated international travellers from 60+ countries and territories worldwide to enjoy quarantine-free stays in the “Pearl of the Andaman”, if they fly direct to the island, stay in approved accommodation, and take regular PCR tests during the stay.

A dedicated PCR test centre now has been set up within Laguna Phuket, the integrated resort that features seven world-class, SHA Plus-certified resorts, plus a wide range of restaurants, bars, spas, boutique shopping, private yachting and water sports, all nestled within 1,000 acres of sparkling lagoons and verdant parkland, with a 3km stretch of pristine beach at Bangtao Bay. Golfers can tee-off at the 18-hole Laguna Golf Phuket, which was named as “Thailand’s Best Golf Course” at the World Golf Awards. This means that international guests, including Russian nationals, can enjoy safe, serene and secluded Sandbox stays at Laguna Phuket.

For more information about Laguna Phuket and to book your stay, please visit http://www.lagunaphuket.com.

For all the latest updates about the Phuket Sandbox and tourism in Thailand, please CLICK HERE to visit the TAT’s official website.

Published : September 28, 2021

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Chiang Rai is preparing for the tourist season as the Covid-19 situation in the province has eased up. Wat Rong Khun is renovating its landscape, while Phu Chi Fa National Park is ready to open for tourism on October 1.

As winter is arriving, the northern part of the country is preparing to welcome tourists for its high season amid the improving pandemic situation, especially in Chiang Rai province.

Wat Rong Khun (White temple) in Pa O Don Chai subdistrict, Muang district has announced the reopening after being closed for several months. The front area and the exhibition zone are open for visitors, while other areas remain closed for repairs and renovation.

With the Covid situation improving, Chiang Rai braces for tourist season

Chiang Rai’s Phu Chi Fa National Park is expecting a large number of tourists during the upcoming winter season. The park will be open on October 1 as no virus case has been found for some period. Tourists can visit the park during daytime, and can set up tents in the community areas or stay at private hotels or resorts.

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Published : September 27, 2021