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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.
Bangkok Water Festival returns
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 01/04/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the return of the "Bangkok Water Festival 2026", to be held from April 11–15 under the theme "Sanook Sanan Songkran Ban Chan", with a pre-festival launch scheduled for April 4 in Bangkok.
New chopper pad for Koh Chang
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 30/03/2026
» A new helicopter pad for emergency patient transport has opened on Koh Chang in Trat, boosting the island's medical readiness and enhancing tourist safety.
MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national 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.
Tourism meets culture
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 21/03/2026
» A proposal to merge Thailand's culture and tourism portfolios to strengthen the country's cultural "soft power" could boost high-value tourism, but bureaucratic reform and greater private-sector involvement will be crucial for the strategy to succeed, according to a former tourism minister.
'Cooling centres' rolled out
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set up a network of 304 "cooling centres" to help residents cope with high temperatures during the summer season.
Global travel erases places we love
News, Richard Florida and Carlo Ratti, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
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.
City ramps up security for Quds Day
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/03/2026
» Bangkok police have stepped up security ahead of International Quds Day on Friday, monitoring potential protests and sensitive sites amid concerns that tensions linked to conflict in the Middle East could spark unrest.