Tourism · CultureAfter Viral Outcry, Wat Arun Enforces Photo Permits to Protect Visitors
Bangkok’s Wat Arun now requires photo permits, badges and 5-minute limits to stop aggressive shoots at the Temple of Dawn—check the new rules before you go.
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Tourism · National NewsForeign Cyclist’s ‘Truck-Surfing’ Exposes Danger on Phuket’s Thepkrasattri Road
A 12-second clip of a tourist clinging to a cargo truck on Phuket’s Thepkrasattri Road has reignited safety fears. See accident stats, fines and tips to stay safe.
Politics · TourismPheu Thai Pitches Cheap Commutes, Halal Heritage Trails to Bangkok’s Muslim Voters
Pheu Thai vows a 20-baht flat rail fare, new expressway ramps and halal heritage trails to woo Bangkok’s Muslim voters and ease daily commutes.
Tourism · EnvironmentPre-Dawn Blaze at Phuket’s Chalong Pier Destroys 20 Speedboats, Halts Island Tours
A pre-dawn blaze at Phuket’s Chalong Pier destroyed 20+ speedboats, halting tours to Phi Phi, Racha & Coral islands as crews race to contain fuel slicks.
Economy · TourismTrade Flows Back at Thailand’s Rong Kluea Market After Border Truce
Following the 27 Dec Thai-Cambodian ceasefire, Rong Kluea border market reopens; traders rely on visa amnesty and e-commerce despite limited checkpoint hours.
Immigration · TourismStricter Incheon Checks? Here’s How Thai Travelers Can Breeze Through Immigration
South Korean Embassy outlines docs Thai visitors need to breeze through Incheon immigration—hotel booking, return ticket, funds and host proof.
Economy · TourismFlood-Hit Hat Yai Shop Owners Seek ฿40M Soft Loans as Reopenings Stall
Learn how Hat Yai, Thailand businesses seek ฿40M loans, 0% intro rate, tax breaks and flood-control projects after November floods to reopen shops and quickly revive tourism.
Tourism · EnvironmentSubzero Sunrise on Doi Inthanon Draws Crowds with Glittering Frost
Experience January crisp frost at Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai. Learn to layer up, drive safely and find the best sunrise viewpoints during sub-zero mornings.
National News · TourismThailand’s New Year Road Toll: 241 Dead, Phuket Tops Crashes, Bangkok Deaths
During Thailand’s ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ over New Year, 241 people died and 1,364 were injured—Phuket and Bangkok worst hit. Learn why and how to stay safe.