Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
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.
Tourism · EnvironmentExplore Phuket's 2023–30 plan to cap beach chairs, brighten tunnels, expand CCTV and build flood walls—see how the island stays safe, clean and visitor-ready.
TourismA ferry mishap at Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier injured a Russian tourist, leading officials to tighten boarding rules and impose weather limits on Koh Larn ferries.
Tourism · ImmigrationIn Bangkok's Thong Lor, a Norwegian tourist injured two while stealing a tuk-tuk and bicycle, sparking debate over visa waivers and mental-health screening.
Politics · TourismThai families displaced as Cambodian troops fortify Prasat Ta Kwai near Surin, shutting 1,168 schools and halting temple tours amid UNESCO warnings.
Immigration · TourismAfter a deadly Goa club fire killed 25, Phuket police hunt the owners and launch island-wide safety checks—what residents and tourists in Thailand must know.
Tourism · EconomyNorse Atlantic adds five nonstop Europe-Thailand flights to Bangkok and Phuket for winter 2025/26. Intro fares start at $135—use code THAI2025 by Dec 15 to book
Tourism · National NewsA brake failure on the Kanchanaburi–Nam Tok line sent 18 passengers to hospital. Follow probe updates and travel safety tips for rail journeys in Thailand.
Tourism · National NewsPhuket villa drug raid in Cape Panwa exposes Thailand’s zero-tolerance on narcotics. Discover prison terms, fines and deportation risks for tourists and expats.