Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · EnvironmentHeavy rainfall hits Pattaya with flash flood risks, road closures, and tour cancellations. Essential safety guidance and updates for residents living in Thailand.
Environment · TourismEl Niño brings dual water crisis to Pattaya in 2025: June shortages may spike water costs 4x, August-October floods threaten tourism. Essential prep guide.
Politics · TourismPattaya's June 28 election features 3 mayoral candidates. Current administration tackles flood prep, market billing issues, and traffic rules before the vote.
Health · TourismThailand designates hantavirus as dangerous disease, enabling 42-day quarantine for contacts of any future cases. Enhanced airport screening for South American arrivals.
Tourism · National NewsSoutheast Asia's largest dinosaur unearthed in Chaiyaphum. Discover how this 113-million-year-old giant is reshaping Thailand's tourism and heritage landscape.
Immigration · TourismThailand hikes departure tax 53% (฿730→฿1,120) from June 2026 and reviews 60-day visa exemptions. How the premium tourism shift affects residents' living costs.
Tech · TourismPattaya's 2,500-camera system now offers 600 live feeds via Pattaya Connect app. Navigate traffic faster, monitor floods, and plan events safely in Thailand.
Health · TourismFirst Clade I mpox case confirmed in Connecticut from Western Europe travel. Key vaccination info and travel precautions for Thailand residents.
Immigration · TourismThailand halves visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 93 countries. Learn how the new rule affects your travel plans and extension options mid-2026.