Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · PoliticsPattaya intensifies beach enforcement targeting illegal parking and land encroachment. Odd-even parking expands on South Road. What residents need to know.
Tourism · Digital LifestylePhuket's new airport ferry cuts transfers to 40 minutes starting Nov 2025. Essential guide for expats on pricing, routes, seasonal schedules and reliability.
Tourism · National NewsBritish man faces 11 charges after fatal Koh Phangan crash revealed illegal tour boat operation through Thai nominee. Case highlights enforcement risks for foreign business owners.
Environment · TourismBang Saen's waste emergency: ฿100K fines now enforced for waterway dumping. What residents must know about new cleanup plans and legal penalties.
Culture · TourismLearn why every Thai surname must be unique by law and how they originated in 1913. Visit Chulalongkorn's AI exhibition through Oct 2026 to create your own.
Economy · TourismKoh Samui & Phangan property prices surge 7-9% yearly as foreign buyers dominate. Critical legal risks, ownership structures, and rental yields explained for expats.
Tourism · HealthDangerous Portuguese man o' war wash ashore at Krabi beaches. Swimming banned at Phi Phi and Lanta. Emergency protocols activated. What residents need to know.
Tourism · CultureHistoric Khmer temple in Surin opens to visitors after border conflict. Weekend access, shuttle info, and why Western governments warn against visiting this disputed site.
Health · TourismRussian woman arrested for illegal Phuket clinic. Learn to verify credentials, avoid permanent injury & why victims have no legal recourse in Thailand.