Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · TechTAT confirms Lisa’s Red Lotus Sea photo used CGI, not AI. Viral memes doubled visitor numbers to Udon Thani; catch a dawn boat ride before lilies fade in March.
Sports · TourismGrab a selfie with the 18-carat 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy at IconSiam River Park, Bangkok, this Saturday (10:00–20:00). Show a ฿99 Coke receipt for entry—register now before slots run out!
Other News · TourismAn unidentified man was discovered in a remote cassava field near Pattaya. Learn why police urge farmers and visitors to stay vigilant in rural areas.
Tourism · EconomySpain's Andalusia rail crash kills 42 and halts high-speed services. Thai travellers see reroute and refund options, safety updates and rebooking tips.
Tourism · EnvironmentBLACKPINK’s Lisa invites you to Udon Thani’s Red Lotus Sea in Thailand’s new tourism film premiering 28 Jan. Plan your eco-friendly Isan sunrise escape today.
Culture · TourismThai-Cambodian border shelling has tilted Surin’s 11th-century Prasat Ta Kwai Temple. Minefields keep tourists away until army demining allows restoration.
Immigration · TourismSwedish drug fugitive’s Hua Hin condo arrest prompts Thai immigration to tighten visa-overstay checks. Learn what expats, landlords and investors must do to stay compliant.
Economy · TourismThai-Cambodia Isan crossings at Chong Chom and Chong Sangam face extra X-ray scans and double passport checks. Traders and tourists should budget extra time.
Immigration · TourismSwedish fugitive arrested in Hua Hin after neighbour tip-off and Interpol Red Notice. Learn how Thailand’s stricter checks affect visas, cannabis use and expat life.