Tracking tourism for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · National NewsNew violent clash on Pattaya Walking Street raises questions about tourist-local tensions. What expats and visitors need to know about nightlife safety risks.
Tourism · National NewsVolunteer taxi driver killed on Koh Samui by criminal network. Family in hiding after threats. Police hunt 7 suspects. Key safety alert for Thailand residents.
Economy · TourismFuel crisis hits Hong Kong travelers hard. Airlines impose 75-93% surcharges, cut flights through June, while Europe fares triple. Peak summer dates protected.
Economy · TourismRichard Mille's new Bangkok boutique offers local servicing, access to exclusive releases, and support for collectors in Thailand's growing luxury watch market.
National News · TourismThailand's elite rescue team advances within 20-30 meters of 7 miners trapped in Laos cave. Cross-border operation battles monsoon floods in dramatic week-long rescue effort.
Tourism · National NewsThepprasit Road flooded May 25 from burst water main. Expect delays, low pressure for Supalai residents, and recurring infrastructure issues in Pattaya.
National News · TourismChiang Rai checkpoints add armed officers, X-ray scanners after drug seizures. Expect delays in Mae Chan, Mae Sai, Mae Fah Luang. What residents should know.
Tourism · Economy50,000 festival-goers heading to Pattaya Dec 11-13, 2026. Hotel searches surge 667% from Taiwan. What residents need to know about bookings and logistics.
Tourism · EconomyChinese bookings slow after Sa Kaeo police extortion case in May 2026. Safety concerns rise as 48% view Thailand as unsafe, pressuring hospitality income.