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               hailand is one of the world’s   culinary experiences to travellers looking   has to offer:
               top travel destinations – and   for a mind and body reset and eco-tourists,
               for good reason. From island-  we welcome many different types of   SUNLIT SERENADES IN JANUARY
               hopping and cultural exploration   visitors and cater to every wanderlust wish.   The beginning of the year is peak season
       Tto shopping and water-based                                             in Thailand. You can expect sun-filled days
       activities, Thailand has much to share with   What makes travelling to Thailand   and mild evenings with little chance of
       the world. It’s no surprise that millions of   simpler and hassle-free compared to   rain. As such, it’s the ideal time to visit
       foreigners flock to Thailand yearly – in fact,   other overseas destinations is that   a festival or outdoor event. Some of the
       2023 saw over 27 million tourists touch   South Africans don’t need a visa to enter   month’s most popular events include
       down on Thai shores. Among the most   Thailand for up to 30 days for tourism   Bangkok’s ‘Concert in the Park,’ a unique
       frequent visitors to the Land of Smiles are   purposes. It’s as easy as booking a flight,   musical attraction attended by a flurry of
       South Africans, many looking for a tropical   packing a bag, and making your escape to   international visitors yearly. The concerts,
       getaway or a luxurious break from the   a country that quite literally has it all,” says   held every Sunday during January and
       hustle and bustle.                   Sadudee Sangnil, Director of the Tourism   February, showcasing a selection of music,
                                            Authority of Thailand for the UK, Ireland,   from top-charting pop hits to Broadway
                                            and South Africa.                   medleys as well as classical music and
       “2024 might just be the year when you                                    traditional Thai favorites. The best part?
       take the chance to treat yourself to some   For those needing an inspirational nudge   Admission is free, and there are many
       well-earned bucket-list longings. The good   in the right direction, Sangnil has this   different public transport options to travel
       news is that Thailand is one destination   month-to-month guide of what Thailand   to and from the event.
       that ticks all the boxes. From lovers of

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