Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
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 · ImmigrationThailand plans ฿2,000 daily compensation for stranded tourists during geopolitical crises. Learn how visa waivers and hotel support protect international travelers.
Economy · TourismThailand maintains 95-day oil reserves with diesel frozen at ฿29.94/liter. Pattaya tourism unaffected despite Middle East tensions. What expats need to know now.
Tourism · CultureNetflix brings free One Piece activation to Lumpini Park March 8-15. Floating whale, pedal boats, photo zones. Plan your visit to beat crowds and find the best times.
Culture · TourismDiscover Phra Pradaeng's authentic Mon Songkran festival April 24-26, 2026. Skip Bangkok crowds for spiritual ceremonies, folk traditions, and cultural heritage just outside the capital.
Tourism · PoliticsPattaya expands Soi 5 Thanwa with new zero-tolerance parking enforcement. Road widening and 500-4000 baht fines impact residents and expats immediately.
Tourism · National NewsMassive flight disruptions strand 50,000 in Thailand. Get your visa overstay waivers, airline compensation rights, and alternative route options now.
Immigration · TourismThailand waives overstay penalties for travelers stranded since Feb 28 by Middle East airspace closures. Get 30-day emergency extensions. No fines or bans.
Other News · TourismBritish nationals arrested in 2M baht Pattaya safe robbery. Learn how gated homes targeted and what foreign residents should know about property security.