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Lonely Planet Travel Guide Recommends Thailand in 2013

LonelyPlanet.com, the world-renowned travel guide and website, has reported that its Thailand guidebook has topped the charts of its complete global catalogue, as of January 2013. Thailand was also chosen to be included in the RECOMMENDED BY LONELY PLANET 2013 program that recognizes destinations that are reviewed in their catalogue of guidebooks.

Thailand Named the Ninth Best Country for Overseas Retirees

Thailand has recently been named the 9th best country for overseas retirees, where entertainment and affordability are cited as key reasons for spending oneâ��s golden years.

Celebrating the Valentine Season in Unique Thai Ways

To mark the Valentine season in February 2013, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is proud to present a number of unique and memorable ways for wedding and honeymooning couples to either tie the knot or enjoy the honeymoon of a lifetime.

Arts of the Kingdom: An Exhibition of Masterpieces of Thai Craftsmen

A number of exquisite and rarely seen traditional Thai crafts have been displayed at a permanent exhibition â��Arts of the Kingdom,â�� in the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in Bangkok, where visitors may appreciate Thailandâ��s national heritage.

â��Unmet Needâ�� Exhibition

In 1987, Northwest Airlines pilot Robert Plath designed an upright suitcase with two wheels and a long adjustable handle, making it easy to carry heavy luggage, and changed the way we travel ever since.

Visiting Nakhon Ratchasima for the Flowers in the Mist Festival in Wang Nam Khiao

Nakhon Ratchasima, often referred to as Korat, has invited everyone to visit the province for the festival â��Flowers in the Mist,â�� the first of its kind.

Thailand Public Holidays 2013

List of public holidays in Thailand for the year 2013 is as follows:

New Year Countdown in Thailand

The celebrations to greet the New Year in Thailand are always full of fun activities, including concerts, stage performances, fireworks displays, and a mass countdown to welcome in the New Year.

Bangkok in Top Three of Global Cities for Tourist Shopping, Value for Money

Bangkok has been rated the worldâ��s second best city for tourist shopping and the third best city in terms of value for money, according to a global survey of 75,000 travellers covering 40 cities by the TripAdvisor travel site.

Upcoming Events in December 2012 and New Year Celebrations

Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair

Condé Nast Travelerâ��s Readers Vote Bangkok #1 City in Asia

Thailand has once again been recognized as a premier travel destination in Condé Nast Travelerâ��s annual Readersâ�� Choice Awards, one of the highest accolades in the industry.

Loi Krathong Festival 2012

Date: 24-28 November 2012. Loi Krathong is one of the best-preserved traditions and most beautiful festivals celebrated in Thailand, illustrating the close relationship between the Thai way of life and water. On the night of the full moon of the 12th lunar month (usually in November) people gather at lakes, rivers, canals, and/or other waterways to set adrift krathongs.

A Water Journey

A photography exhibition by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, â��A Water Journeyâ�� captured her sentiments as she visited flood victims in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, and Ayutthaya in October 2011.

Loi Krathong Festival 2012

Held annually, Loi Krathong is one of the most beautiful Thai festivals, and it is a time to give thanks to the goddess of waters and to seek forgiveness for past misdeeds. It occurs at night during the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month. This year the event falls on November 28.

The Illuminated Boat Procession and Red Cross Fair 2012 in Nakhon Phanom

The northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom will host the annual illuminated boat procession and Red Cross Fair from 23 to 31 October 2012.