Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · ImmigrationThailand tightens visa rules but opens new residency paths for remote workers and investors. Learn how 2026 tourism changes affect your stay options, costs, and opportunities.
Immigration · TourismThailand now rapidly revokes visas for public indecency violations. Essential guide for expats on legal boundaries, enforcement speed, and deportation risks.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya's Songkran sees 70-80% bookings but strong baht (32:1) and fuel costs squeeze profits. Plus: safety warnings, road hazards, and what residents need to know.
Tourism · PoliticsMayor Beer's 4th year brings drainage fixes and Railway Road opening, but traffic jams and rising costs persist. How it impacts daily life in Pattaya.
Tourism · National NewsPolish tourist stabbed in Sattahip after dog walking dispute near Bang Saray. What foreign residents need to know about community conflicts and legal rights.
Tourism · Health · EnvironmentPattaya faces 37°C heat and mid-week storms during Songkran. Essential health tips, weather forecasts, and safety precautions for festival-goers in Thailand.
Tourism · CultureMaha Songkran 2026 at Benjakitti Park: cultural festival with Thailand's 5 regions, live music, drone shows, merit-making areas. Free. April 11-15.
National News · TourismFatal Lampang crash kills couple, orphans toddler on Songkran's first 'Dangerous Day.' Essential safety tips for Thailand highway travel and truck inspection focus.
Economy · TourismFor Pattaya residents: new tech & logistics jobs, high-speed rail to Bangkok, expanded healthcare, and housing growth as the city diversifies beyond tourism in the EEC.