Thailand expands automated immigration gates to 33 countries and territories
BANGKOK – Thailand's Immigration Bureau has expanded access to automated passport control gates for arriving travellers from 33 countries and territories, with daily usage...
Anutin inaugurates Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026
UDON THANI – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul officially opened the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 on Monday evening, expressing confidence that the 134-day...
Koh Kood tourism group urges visitor limits to protect island from overcrowding
TRAT – The head of the Koh Kood Tourism Association has called on the government and private operators to manage visitor numbers on the...
Thailand promotes 10 road trips for travellers crossing land borders
From Mekong riverside towns and misty mountains to southern food trails and Andaman islands, a new travel guide encourages visitors to explore beyond Thailand’s...
Bangkok welcomes new direct flights from Belarus
BANGKOK – Belarusian national carrier Belavia Airlines launched its first scheduled flights between Minsk and Bangkok on 25 October, adding a direct air link...
Thailand welcomes 25 million foreign tourists in first 10 months
BANGKOK – Thailand welcomed nearly 25 million foreign tourists from 1 January to 24 October, generating more than 1.21 trillion baht in spending, although...
Discover Yala’s 8 culinary treasures, from premium durian to rare freshwater fish
YALA – Beyond its scenic mountain landscapes and distinctive urban planning, Thailand’s southernmost province of Yala is home to a wealth of local produce whose...
Take a trip around the world at Udon Thani’s horticultural expo
UDON THANI — What if a single walk through a garden could take you from the mountains of Montenegro to the tulip fields of...
Thailand delays proposed 1,000-baht overseas travel tax
BANGKOK – Thailand has postponed plans to impose a 1,000-baht tax on each trip abroad, citing economic uncertainty and elevated energy prices linked to...
Yala seeks to become a ‘GI metropolis’, turning local produce into economic soft power
Yala, Thailand’s southernmost province, is known for its slogan, “The southernmost of Siam, a beautiful border city”. But beneath its mountains, fresh air and...
