Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Environment · TourismPhuket demolishes 50 illegal buildings blocking Hat Nui beach access. Public beach restored, ฿2 billion asset reclaimed. Major implications for residents, visitors, and Phuket development.
National News · TourismBangkok authorities raid illegal bars disguised as gaming shops. Discover fire risks, legal penalties for patrons, and how to verify safe, legitimate venues.
Tourism · ImmigrationAustralian detained for skateboarding in Phuket. Learn Thailand's traffic laws, fines up to ฿5,000, legal skateparks, and visa risks for foreigners.
National News · TourismThailand's 30-day nightspot safety inspections eliminate venue loopholes. Learn what's changing for Bangkok bars and clubs, and what residents need to know.
Culture · TourismMeet Surapol, Nonthaburi's sole traditional bladesmith. Hand-forged knives outlast factory versions, but the 500-year heritage faces extinction without apprentices.
Tourism · EconomyDiscover how Isan's creative marketplace connects artisans to buyers, offers business training, and pumps 800M baht into the northeast economy through July.
Immigration · TourismThailand grants India 30-day visa-free entry (upgraded from VoA) while cutting EU & 57 nations from 60 to 30 days. TDAC screening & facial recognition start mid-2026.
Health · TourismThailand's Zika risk peaks during monsoon months. Learn prevention strategies, pregnancy safety, and what travelers returning to Thailand need to know now.
Tourism · EconomyNew direct routes from China & Europe bypass Bangkok. Surat Thani airport expansion opens 2026 with faster luggage delivery. What Thailand residents should know.