Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · EconomyDOPA busts 3 unlicensed Phuket hotels in expanding crackdown. How 2,000+ illegal properties undercut licensed operators and create risks for guests and legitimate businesses.
Tourism · National NewsBritish tour operator jailed after fatal Koh Phangan motorcycle crash. Learn Thailand's reckless driving penalties, bail rules, and legal risks for expats.
Immigration · TourismViral video shows foreign tourists in explicit acts on Phuket tuk-tuk. Public demands stricter enforcement. Learn Thailand's public decency laws.
Tourism · PoliticsPattaya's sidewalk enforcement fails daily as vendors return. What residents need to know about pedestrian safety, regulations, and the city's plan.
Tourism · Digital LifestylePhuket's new airport ferry cuts transfers to 40 minutes starting Nov 2025. Essential guide for expats on pricing, routes, seasonal schedules and reliability.
Tourism · National NewsBritish man faces 11 charges after fatal Koh Phangan crash revealed illegal tour boat operation through Thai nominee. Case highlights enforcement risks for foreign business owners.
Environment · TourismBang Saen's waste emergency: ฿100K fines now enforced for waterway dumping. What residents must know about new cleanup plans and legal penalties.
Culture · TourismLearn why every Thai surname must be unique by law and how they originated in 1913. Visit Chulalongkorn's AI exhibition through Oct 2026 to create your own.
Economy · TourismKoh Samui & Phangan property prices surge 7-9% yearly as foreign buyers dominate. Critical legal risks, ownership structures, and rental yields explained for expats.