Tourism · EnvironmentPhuket Overhauls Boat Safety with Bay Cleanup and Drug Tests
Authorities in Phuket clear Chalong Bay debris and launch drug tests on skippers after deadly speedboat fire and crash—get Thailand travel safety tips.
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Sports · Tourism2026 MotoGP Opener in Buri Ram Sparks ฿25B Boost and Fan Festival
Thailand gears up for the 2026 MotoGP opener at Buriram’s Chang Circuit, eyeing a ฿25 billion tourism boost, bigger fan zones, concerts and pre-season testing.
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.
Tourism · EconomyHow Chiang Mai Plans to Fuse Tourism, Tech Startups and Inclusion
Explore Chiang Mai's ambitious growth blueprint—cluster tourism, creative grants, new airport and LGBTQ+ rights—reshaping travel, jobs and culture. Learn more.
Tourism · EconomyLisa Leads Thailand's 2026 Tourism Revival in New Campaign Film
K-pop icon Lisa Manobal becomes Amazing Thailand Ambassador, starring in a 2026 campaign film to draw millions of visitors and pump ฿500 bn into local economies.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya Gears Up for Tomorrowland’s 2026 ‘Consciencia’ as Pre-Registration Opens
Pre-register now for Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 in Pattaya, its first full-format Asian edition. Secure Consciencia tickets by 6 Mar and join 50,000 fans.
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.