Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · TourismThailand reviews 60-day tourist visa exemption amid concerns about abuse. Possible return to 30-day limit for 93 nationalities. What visitors need to know.
Tourism · National NewsThailand ended warning-only traffic enforcement April 1, 2026. Pattaya drivers now face 20,000 baht fines, but residents say crossings remain unsafe.
Tech · TourismPattaya hotel database breach: Hacker used employee access to scam 35+ guests with fake damage claims. Critical warning for Thailand travelers and hospitality workers.
Tourism · EconomyFewer Japanese tourists expected in Thailand this Golden Week as flight capacity drops 6%. Impact on hotels, tourism operators, and what's driving the decline.
Economy · TourismThai Airways fuel surcharges jump 90% on May 1. Lock in current pricing before midnight April 30. Urgent guide for Thailand residents and expatriates planning travel.
Tourism · EnvironmentKoh Larn tackles 1,000+ stray dogs with sterilization and 50 feeding stations. 8-year timeline, health risks, and what residents visiting Pattaya's island should know.
Tourism · EnvironmentPattaya tackles Koh Larn's 1,000+ strays with 400 sterilizations and 50 feeding zones. Officials project 7-8 years to stabilize population. Here's what it means for residents.
Tourism · EconomyThailand proposes ฿1,000 exit tax for Thai travelers. Learn about the proposal, exemptions, Half-half subsidy link, and potential 2026 impact on your travel costs.
Tourism · EconomyThailand cuts tourism target 18% while tightening visas and targeting wealthy visitors. Find out how this strategy shift impacts jobs, wages, and workers in 2026.