Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · PoliticsBuddhist leaders from 67 nations adopt Wuxi Declaration in China. Thailand set to host 2027 summit. What this means for business, NGOs, and expats living in Thailand.
Tourism · National NewsThai woman suffers fractured hip when foreign boyfriend's sedan runs over her during chaotic brawl at Pattaya's Bali Hai Pier. No charges filed despite serious injury.
Tourism · EconomyThai travelers shift to Malaysia, Vietnam & Indonesia as Europe flights soar. What rising airport fees & Middle East conflicts mean for your 2026 trips.
Tourism · EnvironmentEastern Thailand braces for severe monsoon weather. Pattaya ferries may suspend, flooding risks escalate. June 1 forecast update and safety precautions for residents.
National News · TourismThai cave divers from 2018 Tham Luang rescue lead mission to save 5 trapped in flooded Laos mine. Two still missing in challenging operation.
Politics · TourismPattaya's mayoral election on June 28, 2026 will determine infrastructure priorities, flood mitigation, and tourism direction for the city over the next four years.
Tourism · National NewsNew violent clash on Pattaya Walking Street raises questions about tourist-local tensions. What expats and visitors need to know about nightlife safety risks.
Tourism · National NewsDiscover how Thailand's amended Criminal Code protects massage therapists with zero-tolerance policies. New laws effective December 2025 empower workers.
Health · TourismForeign man dies after collapsing in Pattaya Soi Buakhao café despite rapid CPR response. Investigation ongoing as incident highlights emergency preparedness challenges.