n bangkok rail system on schedule
Bangkok’s ú915m rail system will be completed by the end of this year enabling visitors to travel around the capital without getting stuck in traffic jams. New road investment means that the transfer from the airport into Bangkok now only takes around 35mins.
n authority eyes opportunities in rayong
The Tourism Authority of Thailandis travelling toRayong in May in the hope of developing the island as an alternative to Koh Samui and increasing the range of beach products. There are several existing hotels and two major developments planned over the next two years.
n tat reports increase in uk arrivals
Thailand has reported a 31% increase in UK arrivals to 375,912 during 1998. TAT attributed the rise to increasing awareness of the destination’s value for money.