Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · HealthThailand's ฿419B wellness boom reshapes expat healthcare with premium facilities, extended health visas, and lifestyle benefits. Complete 2026 guide.
Tourism · EconomyPhuket considers tripling hotel tax to 3%, which would raise weekly costs by ฿490. What travelers need to know about the proposal.
Economy · TourismThailand leads Asia's branded residences with THB205B market value and 13,124 units. Explore Porsche Design Tower, Marriott projects, and foreign buyer rules.
Culture · TourismThailand's traditional costume and Muay Thai bids face UNESCO review. Learn how regional politics and heritage recognition could reshape tourism and cultural industries.
Immigration · TourismJune 2026 State Department China travel advisory warns Americans of exit bans, detention without consular access. Critical info for Thailand-based travelers.
Tourism · TechA smartphone fire halted a British Airways flight at Tokyo Haneda. Learn what the incident means for battery rules on flights from Bangkok and Don Mueang.
Tourism · National NewsFire truck overturned during Hat Yai Airport training drill, closing runway for 2.5 hours. 12 flights diverted to Krabi. How Thailand's airports managed the disruption.
Tourism · EconomyThailand pivots to high-spending tourists after 32% Middle East decline. New quality-over-volume strategy targets 6,000-9,000 baht daily spenders in 2026.
Tourism · National NewsScottish boxer dies after falling from Phuket tuk-tuk. Safety tips, fare negotiation advice, and transport alternatives for tourists and residents in Thailand.