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Tourists 'must be insured' before entering
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Hoteliers call for more direct flights
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» The Thai Hotels Association's Southern Chapter has urged the authorities to increase direct flights from Europe to Phuket to stabilise tourism amid travel disruptions caused by the Middle East war.
Sanya Positioned as Top ‘First Stop in China’ for Thai Tourists
Published on 04/04/2026
» BANGKOK / SANYA, CHINA — Sanya, China’s premier tropical coastal city, is emerging as the leading "First Stop in China" for Thai travellers. Driven by a two-hour direct flight from Bangkok and supported by the mutual visa exemption policy, Sanya offers a seamless, high-value alternative for international beach getaways and cultural exploration.
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2026
» The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.
Sector grows despite turmoil
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's wellness sector is gaining momentum as shifting global travel patterns support growth in the local personal care and beauty economy, despite persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainties, industry executives say.
Immigration warns of scam digital arrival card websites
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/03/2026
» The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee, stressing that registration, while mandatory, is free and available only through official channels.
Govt's visa-free policy 'too easy'
Mongkol Bangprapa and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/03/2026
» The 60-day visa-free entry policy, which was intended to boost tourism recovery, is now under review as authorities weigh its economic benefits against security concerns.
Eastern destinations ride out flight disruption fallout
News, Jakkrit Waewkhayhong, Published on 21/03/2026
» Tourism operators along Thailand's eastern coast say the region is largely insulated from the flight disruptions currently affecting southern destinations.
Middle East conflict hits the tourism industry in Phangnga
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/03/2026
» The war in the Middle East is weighing on the tourism industry, with Phangnga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly 1.7 billion baht, says the Phangnga Hotel Association.
Thailand steps up screening of ‘suspicious’ foreign nationals
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Thai Immigration Bureau has denied entry to more than 30 foreign individuals deemed suspicious after adopting heightened screening measures during the conflict in the Middle East.