Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya's weekend beach festivals draw huge crowds in 2025. Learn how they affect traffic, living costs, and business opportunities for residents and expats.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya nightlife prices jumped 20% in 5 years. Walking Street now costs 5,000-10,000 baht per night. Learn what expats pay and where to find deals.
Tourism · Digital LifestylePhuket Airport restricts unlicensed ride-hailing drivers. Grab operates now at designated zones; Bolt & inDriver coming mid-2026. Essential guide for travelers in Thailand.
Tourism · Economy145,000 cruise passengers visit Thailand but Pattaya businesses barely benefit. Learn why the cruise terminal is delayed until 2032 and what it means for residents.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya's visitor numbers dropped 18% but hotel revenue climbed. Explore how changing tourism patterns affect expat living costs and local availability in 2026.
Culture · TourismBook Theerachaya wins Miss Tiffany's 2026 after 8-year journey from First Runner-Up to champion. Story highlights persistence, Pattaya tourism impact.
Tourism · Digital LifestylePattaya pivots to premium tourism in 2026: fewer tourists, higher revenue. What rising costs, safety concerns, and infrastructure changes mean for expats.
Tourism · EconomyFree concerts across Pattaya through March draw crowds with 85% hotel occupancy, but traffic delays and restroom waits test city infrastructure.
Tourism · EconomyFlights from Thailand to Europe now take 90+ minutes longer and cost more due to Middle East airspace closures. What travelers need to know through mid-2026.