Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · National NewsPattaya enforces strict parking rules with ฿10,000 fines, odd-even license plates, and instant confiscation. New zones launched April 2026. Here's what you need to know.
National News · TourismThailand's elite rescue team advances within 20-30 meters of 7 miners trapped in Laos cave. Cross-border operation battles monsoon floods in dramatic week-long rescue effort.
Tourism · National NewsThepprasit Road flooded May 25 from burst water main. Expect delays, low pressure for Supalai residents, and recurring infrastructure issues in Pattaya.
National News · TourismChiang Rai checkpoints add armed officers, X-ray scanners after drug seizures. Expect delays in Mae Chan, Mae Sai, Mae Fah Luang. What residents should know.
Tourism · Economy50,000 festival-goers heading to Pattaya Dec 11-13, 2026. Hotel searches surge 667% from Taiwan. What residents need to know about bookings and logistics.
Tourism · EconomyChinese bookings slow after Sa Kaeo police extortion case in May 2026. Safety concerns rise as 48% view Thailand as unsafe, pressuring hospitality income.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya municipal teams remove items from coconut palms daily as part of routine beach maintenance. Learn about this ongoing effort to keep beaches clean and orderly.
Tourism · National NewsBritish boat operator arrested after hit-and-run left doctor in coma on Koh Phangan. Cocaine found, no license held—what this means for island safety.
Health · TourismReal-feel temps hit 41°C in Pattaya. Learn hydration tips, flood risks, and how heat impacts tourism. Practical survival guide for May 2025.