Tech · TourismPhuket’s Smart Pier Leverages Face Scans for Faster, Safer Boat Trips
Phuket’s Smart Pier uses facial recognition, live guest manifests and instant alerts to speed boarding, enhance safety and advance the island’s Smart City vision
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Tourism · EconomyThailand’s Rail Network Delivers Smooth Ride to 98,000 New Year Travelers
Thailand’s rail network moved 98,000 passengers on New Year’s Eve, with trains leaving within five minutes of schedule. Discover booking hacks and updates before the return rush.
Culture · TourismThai New Year Dawn Draws 12.6M to Temples and Livestreams
Over 12.6 million Thais ushered in Buddhist New Year 2569 at Bangkok’s temples and via livestreams, fueling ฿18.5 b tourism spend and vibrant spirit nationwide.
Tourism · EconomyTomorrowland Asia 2026 Hits Chonburi, ฿21B Boost & Talent Academy
Get ready for Asia’s first Tomorrowland in Chonburi, Dec 2026. Discover how the ฿21B festival boost and new Academy will shape Thailand’s music scene.
Tourism · EconomyBangkok–Hong Kong Joins Global Top 10, Travelers Enjoy Lower Fares
Bangkok–Hong Kong becomes the world’s 8th busiest route in 2025, as 10 airlines add 4.17 M seats and cut one-way fares to US$115—savings for Thailand flyers.
Tourism · EconomyPhuket’s Tourism Bonanza Leaves Locals Struggling with Traffic and Water Cuts
Phuket welcomes 2.4 million tourists in 2025, but residents battle gridlock and dry taps. Learn about the new roads, airport expansion and water-pipeline fixes now underway.
Tourism · EconomyTAT Taps Phayao and Narathiwat as 2026 New-Year Countdown Hubs
Celebrate Thailand's 2026 New Year countdown at Phayao's lakeside lantern gala and Narathiwat's borderland shows. Reserve hotels early and plan travel now.
Tourism · EconomyFrom CentralWorld to Times Square: Thai Guide to 2027 New Year’s Eve
Plan your 2027 New Year’s Eve—from Bangkok’s CentralWorld megashow to Dubai fireworks—with live-stream links, travel tips and time-zone hacks for Thai revellers.
Tourism · CultureBangkok New Year’s Eve 2026 Countdown: Riverfront Fireworks, T-Pop Stars & 2 A.M. Trains
Celebrate Bangkok New Year’s Eve 2026 with riverfront fireworks, T-Pop headliners and BTS/MRT trains till 2 A.M.—get routes, rules and safety tips now.