Tourism · EconomyThailand Surpasses 30M Visitors as High Spenders Offset Arrival Dip
Thailand tourism passes 30M arrivals in 2025, driven by high-spending guests. Learn how this boosts Thai businesses & residents and next steps for 2026—read on.
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Tourism · TechThailand's Travellers Massive Lean on AI-Powered Travel Booking Planners
Discover why Thailand stays in APAC’s top-10 destinations for 2026 and how Thai travellers are using AI tools for earlier, cheaper bookings and smarter, greener trips.
Sports · TourismQueen Takes the Helm at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, Fueling Tech Innovation and Tourism Boom
Queen Suthida helms Vayu THA72 at Phuket King’s Cup, unveiling real-time Sailfish tracking, packing hotels 90% and previewing Thailand’s 2025 SEA Games sailing.
Tourism · EnvironmentStargazers' Guide to December's Top Celestial Shows in Thailand
December stargazing in Thailand: witness 5 sky spectacles—from Jupiter-Moon rendezvous to the Geminids—plus best viewing spots, dates, and essential gear tips.
Tourism · EconomyThailand’s South Loses Nearly Half of Malaysian Visitors After November Floods
November floods in southern Thailand caused a 42 % drop in Malaysian arrivals, costing billions of baht. Check recovery timelines, safety advisories and discounted hotel deals today.
Economy · TourismThailand and UAE's 50-Year Partnership Boosts Trade, Flights and Medical Tourism
Marking 50 years of Thai-UAE ties, CEPA aims to lift trade 10%, add flights, and extend a 10-year medical tourism visa—see how it benefits residents and expats.
Tourism · HealthSolo German Senior’s Death in Phuket Hotel Prompts Wellness Checks
After an 84-year-old German was found dead in a locked Phuket hotel room, hotels are adopting electronic wellness checks to boost senior safety.
Tourism · HealthHidden Andaman Currents Claim Three Foreign Tourists as Peak Season Looms
As peak season approaches, three foreign tourists drowned in powerful rip currents off Phuket and the Similan Islands. Learn essential safety tips before you swim.
Tourism · National NewsAmerican Pensioner’s Mysterious Death in Pattaya Hotel Sparks Safety Concerns
After a U.S. pensioner was found dead in handcuffs at a Na Jomtien Pattaya hotel, Thai police re-examine security protocols. Learn safety steps before you book.