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Child dies in Italy as European heatwave sets records and sparks wildfires
AFP, Published on 12/08/2025
» LAS MéDULAS (SPAIN) - A young boy died of heatstroke in Italy while wildfires threatened a UNESCO site in Spain and French cites saw record temperatures, as a heatwave baked Europe on Monday.
Landslide forces partial closure of park in Chiang Mai
News, Published on 11/08/2025
» Huai Nam Dang National Park in Chiang Mai has temporarily closed its Doi Kiew Lom viewpoint and some tourist lodgings after a landslide and falling trees damaged the area, park officials said on Monday.
Thailand promises better tourist safety after Malaysian pair torched
Published on 11/08/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has promised improved safety measures in areas popular with tourists after two Malaysians were set on fire in a random attack by an unemployed man in downtown Bangkok.
Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Tourism a mixed bag over holiday
News, Published on 11/08/2025
» Tourist activity was a contrast in opposites on the first day the four-day Mother's Day holiday from Aug 9 to 12, with Koh Kut in Trat bustling while Pattaya in Chon Buri experienced unexpectedly low visitor numbers.
Phuket pressed to tackle issues vexing tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/08/2025
» Phuket must tackle the persistent cannabis odour, lax rental motorcycle regulations and tourist safety concerns that are deterring visitors, local leaders have warned.
Thai-Cambodian border clash clean-up
News, Published on 10/08/2025
» Clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border have dealt a heavy blow to the Northeast's economy, with trade losses in four provinces alone estimated at up to 500 million baht a month.
Tourism-related businesses on Koh Chang wary despite Thai-Cambodian ceasefire
Published on 08/08/2025
» TRAT: Despite a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, tourism operators and hoteliers on Koh Chang remain skeptical about the stability of the situation. Many operators experienced a sharp decline in tourism and a shortage of workers.
10-year-old Canadian tourist drowns off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/08/2025
» PHUKET - A 10-year-old Canadian girl has drowned off Kata Beach after being caught in strong waves whilst swimming with her family on Thursday evening.
Wooing Vietnamese visitors gets trickier
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/08/2025
» While tourism in Vietnam is booming, Thailand is facing challenges in attracting Vietnamese tourists as Vietnam's carriers have relocated aircraft from their fleets to serve the domestic tourism industry, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).