Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · PoliticsThailand targets island mafia and foreign shell companies with major enforcement. Impact on expat businesses, nominee audits, visa rules, and safety on Samui, Phangan, Samet.
Tourism · CultureBangkok Pride 2026 attracted 500K+ visitors. Marriage Equality Act reshapes legal rights, real estate, and tourism for expats and investors in Thailand.
National News · TourismA Pattaya break-in through an unsecured fire escape reveals critical gaps in residential building security. Learn essential safety tips for Pattaya renters and residents.
Tourism · EconomyThailand pivots to premium tourism: Chiang Mai's UNESCO bid drives property values, new LTR visas attract digital nomads. What residents and investors need to know.
Tourism · ImmigrationVietnam's 90-day e-visa lures travelers from Thailand as visitor numbers decline. How the visa war affects travel options and regional competition.
Tourism · CultureDating app catfishing and payment disputes trigger violence in Pattaya nightlife. Essential safety tips and new legal protections for Thailand residents.
Tourism · EconomyThailand ends 50-year afternoon alcohol ban. Bars, restaurants, shops now sell 11 AM–midnight daily. What residents and travelers must know about new rules.
Tourism · National NewsDiscover how Pattaya's predictable monthly payday surge affects residents—traffic patterns, crowded areas to avoid, and timing tips for holiday weekends.
Tourism · CultureBangkok Pride 2026 parade TODAY closes Rama I Rd 4-7pm, Silom 2-10pm. Use BTS Sala Daeng/MRT for access. 500K expected. Essential traffic guide.