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Ayutthaya welcomes visitors
THE Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently held the Ayutthaya Cleaning Day event as part of its Beautiful Thailand campaign to restore Thaitourism following the country's recent flood. The event, which took placeon Sunday, December 4, 2011, also commemorated HM King BhumibolAdulyadej's 84th birthday.Thousands of volunteers visited Ayutthaya to lend a hand in cleaning upand landscaping the city, with strong support from both the public and privatesectors in the tourism industry. Ayutthaya, Thailand's ancient capital,is known globally for its UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Ayutthaya Cleaning Day was one of many initiatives to ensure the city is ready to welcome back visitors with a warm heart. Visitors can explore almost all of the World Heritage Site and the other ancient ruins spread throughout the city. All transportation is operating as per normal and most services and activities for tourists are available as per usual; such as bicycling, elephant rides, guided tours, restaurants and accommodation. Tourists from all over the world are now coming to the city to enjoy immersing themselves in Thailand's past. |
| According to the Ministry of Culture's Fine Arts Department, most of Ayutthaya's ancient ruins remain strong and intact. The restoration of historical sites affected by the flood is underway under the guidance of UNESCO, which recommended slowly pumping water out of some of the ruins, such as, Wat Chai Wattanaram to preserve their structural integrity. |
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Chunyun New Year celebration package
THE stunning new 30 suite 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai which opens on 1 January 2012 is adjacent to the famous Wat Gate Khar Rham Temple and just minutes walk from up-market shopping boutiques and riverside restaurants.
In celebration of its first Chinese New Year, 137 Pillars House has created the Chunyun Celebration Package priced at Baht 34,310 (USD 1,137) and is available from 20th to 30th January 2012. For more information and reservations,
please contact:
Email : info@137pillarshouse.com
Website : www.137pillarshouse.com or www.slh.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/137pillarshouse.com |
No flood-related health risk
THAILAND'S Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), had announced that visitors to Thailand do not need to be concerned about health risks related to the recent flood. “The flood, which has receded from most areas, poses no health risk to tourists. Only Thai residents who have been exposed to flood water for a long period of time have experienced a few isolated health problems. Visitors to tourist attractions in central Bangkok or elsewhere throughout Thailand will not face any health problems relating to the recent flood,” said TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni.
The MOPH also has an inspection team focused on ensuring sanitation at tourist attractions and destinations that were affected by the flood, especially in terms of food and water safety as well as hotel and lodging standards.
For further information, please go to: www.ddc.moph.go.th |
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