Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Environment · TourismThailand’s heatwave draws crowds to calm Pattaya seas while the South braces for storms—learn to stay cool, plan beach trips & monitor southern storm alerts.
National News · TourismA blaze shuts Gate 1 at Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market; vendors can claim ฿11,400 aid while shoppers brace for evening power cuts during rewiring—see what’s open now.
Immigration · TourismLearn how Pattaya police traced a USDT ransom to rescue a Chinese tourist, plus safety tips, tighter visa checks, and what Thailand residents should do next.
Health · TourismThailand cracks down on ice hygiene after a tourist's bare-hand incident in Koh Samui. Learn about fines, sealed ice options and Phuket's water upgrades.
Tourism · HealthA foreign tourist’s drowning off Jomtien Beach, Thailand, exposes lifeguard gaps, alcohol dangers and rising liability costs. Learn how to stay safe before your next night swim.
Tourism · EnvironmentPattaya launches strict crackdown: ฿2,000 on-the-spot fines for wrong-side parking, beach alcohol ban midnight-11:00 & 14:00-17:00, and passport copies now mandatory for scooter rentals.
Tourism · TechAfter an 8-hour manhunt, Phuket deploys 500 AI-powered CCTV cameras, orders firearm licence audits and tightens hotel security checks to reassure residents and visitors.
National News · Tourism48 stalls went up in flames at Chatuchak Market; Bangkok now considers a power-grid overhaul. Get safety tips and next steps for shoppers and traders.
Environment · TourismPattaya’s February forecast: 32–34°C days, 2m waves, sudden squalls and rising PM2.5. Check small-craft warnings, health tips and packing advice before you go.