Pattaya Beach's Trash Crisis Forces New Fines and Cleanup Crackdown
Pattaya Beach battles plastic pollution with stricter fines up to ฿2,000 for littering. Learn new penalties, enforcement rules, and what it means for residents.
Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Pattaya Beach battles plastic pollution with stricter fines up to ฿2,000 for littering. Learn new penalties, enforcement rules, and what it means for residents.
Thailand's top extreme athletes compete in Pattaya April 24-26 for Asian Games spots. Seven disciplines including skateboard, BMX, and wakeboard.
Mandatory alcohol checks now screening Koh Larn boat captains and songthaew drivers for Wan Lai April 19. Expect ferry delays, Beach Road closures, penalties up to 6 months jail.
Pattaya residents reveal critical safety, traffic, and logistics warnings for Wan Lai 2026. Learn what to pack, avoid, and expect at this massive water festival.
U-Tapao Airport launches 2029-2030 serving 3M passengers. Eastern gateway brings aviation jobs, property growth to Rayong-Chonburi. What it means for you.
Small tourism operators in Thailand struggle with mounting debt while government focuses on quality tourism. Learn what financial support is available for SME owners in 2025.
Thailand's $40B wellness sector hosts major trade event April 23 connecting 74 global operators with 68 local providers. Medical costs 70% below Western prices.
April 14 ferry gridlock at Koh Chang with 1,100 vehicles stranded. Fares doubled to 280 baht. What travelers need to know for future island visits to Trat.
Energy bills surge 15% and sales drop 50% for Bangkok's Michelin-starred restaurants. Discover how fine dining adapts amid economic pressure.