Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · EconomyEuropean tourists bypass Phuket for eastern Thailand in 2026. Discover why Trat and Chonburi are booming with lower costs, pristine nature, and direct Bangkok access reshaping tourism economics.
Economy · TourismThai Airways fares jumped 10-15% as jet fuel costs soar due to Middle East tensions. What you need to know about rising ticket prices this Songkran season.
Tourism · CultureChiang Mai's 2026 Songkran extends to 2 weeks (April 6-19) with new Mae Kuang Dam venue. Essential guide covering ceremonies, traffic, haze risks for residents.
Health · TourismWhy 20,000+ patients choose Thailand for IVF: $4,500-$10,000 costs, 50-65% success rates, world-class clinics. New laws may expand access to same-sex couples.
Tourism · HealthBritish tourist found dead in Bang Tao drainage canal. Police investigate circumstances as autopsy pending. What travelers should know about safety precautions.
Tourism · HealthMarch 2026 Pattaya hotel fall highlights gaps in Thailand's balcony safety rules. What expats need to know about insurance, legal risks, and protection.
Tourism · PoliticsPattaya invests 2 billion baht in flood control, sidewalks, and Green Line transit through 2028. Essential guide for expats on how changes affect daily life.
Tourism · PoliticsPattaya enforces beach rental ban. Learn what stays allowed, hotel alternatives, and how stricter rules affect expat residents and tourists in Thailand.
Immigration · TourismPolice arrest 9 migrant workers in Pattaya gang clash. Learn how new enforcement impacts safety, labor laws, and tourism in the resort city.