The Bangkok governor has cancelled all Songkran activities hosted by city hall after the government declared a state of emergency yesterday.
ML Sukhumbhand Paribatra said the emergency decree would disrupt activities and spoil the atmosphere of the water festival, so he decided to scrap the ceremonies.
City hall had scheduled a range of activities across the city from April 11 to 15 to celebrate the festival.
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Songkran celebrations at Khao San road - one of the most popular activities hosted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration - were also cancelled as the political turmoil worsened.
But many tourists shrugged off the state of emergency declaration and embraced the water-splashing activities with gusto.
Dozens of revellers flocked to have their picture taken in front of a tank positioned at Khao San road after the emergency decree was declared.
Restaurant and tourism operators in the Khao San area said crowds were down 30% on last year's festival.
Thanathorn Madeesuthikul, a restaurant owner, blamed the shrinking tourist numbers and his falling revenue on the political turmoil. He urged the government to "quickly end the red shirt rally".
Tour agency manager Sirisak Surarattanawattana said 80% of Taiwanese tourists had cancelled their bookings since Saturday, when the red shirt protesters stormed the Asean summit venue in Pattaya.
Meanwhile, the death toll from Songkran-related road accidents has risen to 95 as of Saturday, with more than 900 accidents and almost 1,000 injuries reported.
Deputy permanent secretary for transport Tawanrat Ornsira said the number of road accidents and traffic-related injuries was down from the corresponding period last year, but the death toll was about the same.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
How to get free travels in thailand
1. Reset your expectations
If you think you are visiting a theme park, a luxury hotel or cruise ship and not pay a penny, you may be disappointed. As a result, many travelers have changed their expectations of holidays, says travel expert Pauline Frommer. "There appears to be a different mentality that govern the entire enterprise," he said. "People seem more interested in the destination - its cultural aspects, its attractions, its history - that obsessing over their hotel rooms, the hottest clubs or meal options." Of course, culture is relatively cheap compared with indulgences like visiting a spa or a gourmet meal. Some are even free.
2. Network with other freeloaders
The Internet is bustling with blogs and forums dedicated to freedom of travel opportunities. These include sites like Couchsurfing, which connects local people and travelers, and Global Freeloaders that helps you find free lodging. "People in these places open their homes to travelers who want not only free, but they also want to make the connections in the places they visit," says Susanna Zaraysky, author of the forthcoming book "Happy trip, Low Budget." "It a great way to meet new people. "Zaraysky said he" couchsurfed "in Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin, Frankfurt and is about to stay on a farm in the area for nine days at zero cost.
3. Get a work trip
There are plenty of jobs that allow you to travel without paying. You can join the legions of whiny business travelers, who have managed to suck almost all the fun of travel. Or you could become a travel writer like me whiny. My colleagues and I successfully complete the work begun by warriors of the road, and yes, some of them often do not pay a penny. You can become a courier, a travel agency or a flight attendant, too. If none of the attractions of sound - and I do not blame if you say no to the above - then you might just organize a large group of people who want to travel. All you need is 30 people on a cruise or trip, and travel free according to Sharon Emerson, who through full disclosure is a travel agency, but it seems like.
4. Go to the park
What they expect any story about the "free" travel to include at least a mention of a national or state park. I do not want to disappoint you. While it is a fact that some parks are free, most are not. For example, last weekend visited Canaveral National Seashore, one of the most pristine beaches on the east coast of Florida, and we paid $ 6 to drive in. It costs nothing to walk. But it is well worth the money, especially when compared to a theme park or a hotel complex. Also, some great snapshots of children. If you live in a state with many parks, you might consider investing in an annual pass. For only $ 43, I can buy a year of unlimited access to all the Florida State Park, which is considerably less than what a lot of theme parks charge a day's income.
5. Get a smart phone
One of the major control travel costs, especially for someone like me who obsessively checks his Facebook, Twitter and email account, is the mobile phone. Add roaming charges abroad, and you are looking at taking a second mortgage when you come home. It is difficult to turn off your phone in a place of world, but to the wireless companies are being forced to stop charging usurious roaming charges, it is better to turn off their beloved handset. There are better ways to stay in touch. For example, Truphone is an application that allows you to make calls to other fixed wireless phones and sending text messages to other phones using a Wi-Fi. (There is a charge for calls, but phone calls with Truphone accounts are free.) Or you can use a service like Skype to make free Internet phone calls based on your computer.
6. Be creative
Francesca McLin cruise of Puget Sound to the Chesapeake Bay to Bermuda, have been in the house - or in this case, the boat. How so? She signed as a crew member. "In terms of travel costs, rental of a sailboat in most parts of the world costs more than $ 3,000 per week and $ 6000 if you hire a captain," said McLin, who runs a blog about travel free. "My trip took me from the crew of less than $ 200 each, which was shared to the food on board, while the cost of passage and back home." Now, this kind of adventure is not for someone like me who gets a green rocker. McLin, but the experience makes an important point for negotiation between us seekers. If you want something free, we must look beyond the ads in the Sunday travel section.
If you think you are visiting a theme park, a luxury hotel or cruise ship and not pay a penny, you may be disappointed. As a result, many travelers have changed their expectations of holidays, says travel expert Pauline Frommer. "There appears to be a different mentality that govern the entire enterprise," he said. "People seem more interested in the destination - its cultural aspects, its attractions, its history - that obsessing over their hotel rooms, the hottest clubs or meal options." Of course, culture is relatively cheap compared with indulgences like visiting a spa or a gourmet meal. Some are even free.
2. Network with other freeloaders
The Internet is bustling with blogs and forums dedicated to freedom of travel opportunities. These include sites like Couchsurfing, which connects local people and travelers, and Global Freeloaders that helps you find free lodging. "People in these places open their homes to travelers who want not only free, but they also want to make the connections in the places they visit," says Susanna Zaraysky, author of the forthcoming book "Happy trip, Low Budget." "It a great way to meet new people. "Zaraysky said he" couchsurfed "in Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin, Frankfurt and is about to stay on a farm in the area for nine days at zero cost.
3. Get a work trip
There are plenty of jobs that allow you to travel without paying. You can join the legions of whiny business travelers, who have managed to suck almost all the fun of travel. Or you could become a travel writer like me whiny. My colleagues and I successfully complete the work begun by warriors of the road, and yes, some of them often do not pay a penny. You can become a courier, a travel agency or a flight attendant, too. If none of the attractions of sound - and I do not blame if you say no to the above - then you might just organize a large group of people who want to travel. All you need is 30 people on a cruise or trip, and travel free according to Sharon Emerson, who through full disclosure is a travel agency, but it seems like.
4. Go to the park
What they expect any story about the "free" travel to include at least a mention of a national or state park. I do not want to disappoint you. While it is a fact that some parks are free, most are not. For example, last weekend visited Canaveral National Seashore, one of the most pristine beaches on the east coast of Florida, and we paid $ 6 to drive in. It costs nothing to walk. But it is well worth the money, especially when compared to a theme park or a hotel complex. Also, some great snapshots of children. If you live in a state with many parks, you might consider investing in an annual pass. For only $ 43, I can buy a year of unlimited access to all the Florida State Park, which is considerably less than what a lot of theme parks charge a day's income.
5. Get a smart phone
One of the major control travel costs, especially for someone like me who obsessively checks his Facebook, Twitter and email account, is the mobile phone. Add roaming charges abroad, and you are looking at taking a second mortgage when you come home. It is difficult to turn off your phone in a place of world, but to the wireless companies are being forced to stop charging usurious roaming charges, it is better to turn off their beloved handset. There are better ways to stay in touch. For example, Truphone is an application that allows you to make calls to other fixed wireless phones and sending text messages to other phones using a Wi-Fi. (There is a charge for calls, but phone calls with Truphone accounts are free.) Or you can use a service like Skype to make free Internet phone calls based on your computer.
6. Be creative
Francesca McLin cruise of Puget Sound to the Chesapeake Bay to Bermuda, have been in the house - or in this case, the boat. How so? She signed as a crew member. "In terms of travel costs, rental of a sailboat in most parts of the world costs more than $ 3,000 per week and $ 6000 if you hire a captain," said McLin, who runs a blog about travel free. "My trip took me from the crew of less than $ 200 each, which was shared to the food on board, while the cost of passage and back home." Now, this kind of adventure is not for someone like me who gets a green rocker. McLin, but the experience makes an important point for negotiation between us seekers. If you want something free, we must look beyond the ads in the Sunday travel section.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
14th Asian Summit activity in Thaland
between 27 Feb – 1 March 2009
Following a series of projects and activities launched in 2008, in 2009 Thailand is still proceeding on initiating as well as continuing activities which increase public awareness and understanding of ASEAN among people at all levels of societies. Under the current chairmanship of ASEAN, this year Thailand will be hosting 14th and 15th ASEAN summit meetings. It is hoped that these activities contribute in raising people’s awareness of ASEAN and build up sense of belonging of ASEAN among all the people through out the region.
Some of major activities are listed below.
- ASEAN Association-Thailand
- ASEAN Awareness and Thai Young Ambassador of Virtue Schools Project
- The 4th and 5th ASEAN Civil Society Conference
- ASEAN University Youth Summit 2009
- ASEAN Awareness with MK
- ASEAN Documentary
- ASEAN Anthem
- ASEAN Publications
Following a series of projects and activities launched in 2008, in 2009 Thailand is still proceeding on initiating as well as continuing activities which increase public awareness and understanding of ASEAN among people at all levels of societies. Under the current chairmanship of ASEAN, this year Thailand will be hosting 14th and 15th ASEAN summit meetings. It is hoped that these activities contribute in raising people’s awareness of ASEAN and build up sense of belonging of ASEAN among all the people through out the region.
Some of major activities are listed below.
- ASEAN Association-Thailand
- ASEAN Awareness and Thai Young Ambassador of Virtue Schools Project
- The 4th and 5th ASEAN Civil Society Conference
- ASEAN University Youth Summit 2009
- ASEAN Awareness with MK
- ASEAN Documentary
- ASEAN Anthem
- ASEAN Publications
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