Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · CultureSee 5,000 blooming desert roses at LannaHut Garden near Chiang Mai. Peak viewing through March. Free entry, rare plants 300-200,000 baht available.
Tourism · Other NewsRecent crimes targeting foreigners in Pattaya reveal a pattern. Learn how to stay safe, choose licensed services, and protect yourself from theft and violence.
Tourism · National NewsGerman skipper arrested in Phuket highlights Thailand's yacht tour crackdown. Essential dual-license rules, penalties up to ฿500K, verification tips.
National News · TourismArmed gold shop robberies follow identical patterns across Thailand's malls. Learn the tactics criminals use, where risks are highest, and practical safety tips for shoppers.
Tourism · PoliticsKoh Larn water crisis forces Pattaya Council action as prices quadruple to ฿1,200. Direct funding from ฿1.7B reserves could bypass 4-year delay. 20,000 tourists affected.
National News · TourismMajor rally at Ocean Tower 2 causes 1-2 hour Asoke-Sukhumvit delays, noon-6pm today. Take BTS Asoke or MRT Sukhumvit stations for fastest travel.
Tourism · EconomyAfter Middle East airspace closed, Thailand evacuated 40,000 tourists via emergency charters. See new 5-7 day cancellation policies and what residents should know.
Tourism · EnvironmentTMD issues thunderstorm warnings for Pattaya: 40% of Chonburi affected by severe storms and 2m+ waves this weekend. Essential safety tips for residents and tourists.
Tourism · ImmigrationPattaya is tightening law enforcement in 2026. Learn how new regulations, drug alerts, and police presence affect foreign residents and visitors in Thailand.