Kuwaiti tourists allege extortion by Pattaya police
CHONBURI — 15 July 2026, A group of Kuwaiti tourists has alleged that, during their month-long holiday in Pattaya, they were extorted by uniformed...
Tourist Police pose as tourists to arrest illegal guide in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI — 13 July 2026, Tourist Police arrested a Myanmar national accused of operating an illegal tour business after officers went undercover as...
Japanese TikToker apologises over staged Khao San pickpocket video
BANGKOK — 13 July 2026, A Japanese TikToker with around 600,000 followers has publicly apologised after staging a social experiment pickpocketing video on Bangkok's...
Two British tourists rescued after entering red-flag waters at Phuket beach
PHUKET — 11 July 2026, Two British tourists narrowly survived after getting into difficulty while swimming at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket, despite red-flag...
Thailand named Asia’s top retirement destination in 2026 global index
BANGKOK — 1 July 2026, Thailand has been ranked the best country in Asia and ninth globally as a retirement destination in the Global...
Thai Tourism Gets Major Lift From Royal Visit to China
Thailand’s tourism industry is seeing a surge in confidence following the state visit of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida to China, which drew “100% positive” feedback from Chinese partners,
Thailand Cuts Chinese Tourist Target, Plans Recovery Campaign
Tourism Authority of Thailand cites safety concerns and negative online sentiment as it lowers expectations for Chinese visitors, while launching a 3.5 billion baht ($108.5 million) recovery plan
Thailand Rides White Lotus Wave with Hollywood Movie Tourism Strategy
Thailand's tourism industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by high-profile international productions choosing the country as their filming location. The HBO series "The White Lotus"
6 Thai Airports Begin Biometric Check-in Nov 1 for Domestic Passengers
The Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) with facial recognition technology for passenger identification will be available for domestic passengers from November 1, 2024
Hua Hin on Its Way to Becoming a “Special Tourist City”
One of Thailand's most famous tourist destinations, Hua Hin, is being transformed from a 'municipality' in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to a 'township'
