Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · HealthA foreign tourist’s drowning off Jomtien Beach, Thailand, exposes lifeguard gaps, alcohol dangers and rising liability costs. Learn how to stay safe before your next night swim.
Environment · TourismPattaya’s February forecast: 32–34°C days, 2m waves, sudden squalls and rising PM2.5. Check small-craft warnings, health tips and packing advice before you go.
Economy · TourismNew digital permits slash Thailand alcohol-import approval times from months to weeks, letting bars, restaurants and SMEs expand menus before tourist season.
Tourism · EconomyDiscover Thailand’s 4.1-trillion-baht tourism plan offering tax breaks, cheaper energy and simpler visas to attract visitors and cut household bills—learn more
Tourism · National NewsFrench tourist caught with 7.55 g of cocaine at Phuket Airport could face up to 10 years in a Thai prison, prompting stricter baggage checks and tougher anti-drug measures at the island hub.
Tourism · EconomyRail links, airport upgrades and a wellness-city plan are turning Chiang Rai into a major tourism hub, creating new opportunities for expats and locals.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya’s sidewalk-parking crackdown imposes ฿1,000–฿5,000 fines, wheel clamps & tows. Learn odd–even rules, locate shared lots, and avoid costly tickets today.
Tourism · National NewsPhuket police arrested a Colombian suspect within 8 hours of the Patong tourist shooting, easing visitor fears and exposing flaws in Thailand’s gun-permit system.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya motorbike thefts are surging. Discover how expats and Thai residents can protect scooters with dual locks, full insurance, GPS tracking and security tips.