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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Politics · National NewsThailand Faces Crucial Charter Vote as Flood Relief Efforts Hang in the Balance
Thailand’s draft constitution hits a crucial second-reading vote on 10-11 Dec amid severe southern floods, risking relief funds and a snap election next year.
Tourism · EconomyAffordable Trips and AI Itineraries Drive Thailand’s Tourism Boom
Discover how budget-savvy Asian travellers, AI itineraries and Thai incentives are reshaping tourism in 2024. Learn how to save on your next trip.
Sports · TourismQueen Suthida’s Thrilling Win at Phuket Regatta Ignites Sports Tourism Boom
Queen Suthida helms Vayu THA 72 to Race 2 victory at the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, spotlighting Thailand’s sports-tourism push and momentum for SEA Games 2025.
Politics · EconomySongkhla Families Secure 2M-Baht Death Payout; Others Limited to 9,000-Baht Aid
Thailand flood aid update: Songkhla families receive a 2M-baht death payout, while others get 9,000-baht home grants—see eligibility, payment status and next relief steps.
Other News · TechRush Hour Power Fault on Bangkok's Blue Line Strands Commuters
A rush-hour power outage shut Bangkok's MRT Blue Line for an hour, stranding thousands and spiking Grab fares—learn what happened and what riders can expect.
Environment · HealthToxic Flood Debris Overwhelms Hat Yai: Cleanup and Waste-to-Energy Plan
Hat Yai’s streets remain clogged with toxic flood debris, but a 14-day cleanup and new 500-t/day waste-to-energy plant aim to cut health risks—find out what residents should do.
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.
Immigration · EconomyRatchaburi Back Roads Claim Nine Migrant Lives in Smuggling Crash
Nine undocumented Myanmar migrants died when an SUV plunged into a canal in Pak Tho, Ratchaburi. Officials vow guardrails and crackdowns on smuggling rings.