Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · PoliticsBangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rejects claims of tough checks on Cambodia-bound travellers; ICAO audits praise security. See tips Thai flyers need before transiting.
National News · TourismExplore how Thai marines retook Ban Nong Ri in Trat, finding mines and weapons, while tourism bookings plunged 50%, hitting local businesses—see what's next.
Tourism · EconomyPattaya’s Bali Hai Pier processed 2,695 cruise guests in 20 minutes, injecting ฿2,300 each into local vendors and reviving a 7.4-billion-baht terminal plan.
Environment · TourismDiscover how a rare dugong mother-and-calf sighting in Krabi’s Ao Thueng Bay prompted new 5-knot boat limits to protect vital seagrass meadows—learn why it matters for Thailand’s coast.
Tourism · EconomyTrat's curfew lift restores evening flights and buses. Bangkok Airways waives change fees and hotels slash rates up to 50%. Plan your trip today, but stay alert for possible renewed restrictions.
Economy · TourismDrive toll-free on Bang Na–Chonburi & Bang Phli–Suksawat expressways Dec 30–Jan 5. Enjoy smoother New Year travel and lower freight costs—plan your route today.
Economy · TourismBorder skirmishes at Chong Mek have halted farm exports, delaying Thai–Cambodian trade. Officials expect the checkpoint to reopen in days, easing backlogs.
Tourism · National NewsA disoriented Australian crashed through a Karon Beach restaurant’s glass door and died, spotlighting Phuket’s new safety rules and how eateries can comply.
Immigration · TourismThai airports launch digital arrival cards and AI immigration checks to deter spies. Expect 45-minute queues and stricter visa-run limits; submit forms early.