Tourism · EconomyPattaya's Pier Buzzes as 2,700 Cruise Guests Boost Local Vendors
Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier processed 2,695 cruise guests in 20 minutes, injecting ฿2,300 each into local vendors and reviving a 7.4-billion-baht terminal plan.
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Economy · TourismBorder Tensions Stall Thai–Cambodian Fuel, Farm Trade; Chong Mek to Reopen Soon
Border skirmishes at Chong Mek have halted farm exports, delaying Thai–Cambodian trade. Officials expect the checkpoint to reopen in days, easing backlogs.
Tourism · National NewsTourist’s Fatal Crash Through Karon Restaurant Door Exposes Glass Safety Gaps
A disoriented Australian crashed through a Karon Beach restaurant’s glass door and died, spotlighting Phuket’s new safety rules and how eateries can comply.
Immigration · TourismThailand Introduces Digital Arrival Card, Steps Up Spy Screening and Queues
Thai airports launch digital arrival cards and AI immigration checks to deter spies. Expect 45-minute queues and stricter visa-run limits; submit forms early.
Tourism · EconomySkirmishes at Cambodia Border Leave Thailand’s Winter Flights Unhindered
Flights to Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai remain on schedule as Aerothai steers traffic clear of Cambodia-Thailand clashes; no cancellations or fare hikes.
Politics · TourismThai-Cambodia Border Clash: Conflicting Narratives Raise Safety and Trade Concerns
Thailand and Cambodia trade blame for December’s Sa Kaeo-Poipet border clash, raising travel alerts, insurance costs, and trade risks. Follow our live updates for safe travel advice.
Tourism · EnvironmentPhuket Businesses Call for Cleaner Beaches, Brighter Tunnels and Expanded CCTV
Explore Phuket's 2023–30 plan to cap beach chairs, brighten tunnels, expand CCTV and build flood walls—see how the island stays safe, clean and visitor-ready.
TourismPattaya’s Bali Hai Pier Accident Injures Tourist, Triggers New Safety Rules
A ferry mishap at Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier injured a Russian tourist, leading officials to tighten boarding rules and impose weather limits on Koh Larn ferries.
Tourism · ImmigrationThong Lor Turmoil: Norwegian Tourist’s Tuk-Tuk Rampage Fuels Visa-Screening Debate
In Bangkok's Thong Lor, a Norwegian tourist injured two while stealing a tuk-tuk and bicycle, sparking debate over visa waivers and mental-health screening.