Thailand Considers Lifting Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban to Boost Tourism
The directive issued by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the cabinet meeting on February 11 is widely discussed in the Thai public. It instructs the relevant authorities to examine the possibility of lifting the ban on alcohol sales
Thailand Tourist Arrivals Fall to 32M Amid Challenging 2025
Thailand's tourism industry is bracing for a decline in foreign arrivals this year, with officials projecting about 32 million international visitors by year-end, down 9.8% from 35.5 million in 2024.
Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes Threaten Tourism During Peak Season
Thailand's tourism industry is bracing for economic fallout as renewed fighting with Cambodia disrupts the country's crucial high season, with businesses warning of mounting
Thai–Cambodian Truce Comes Too Late for Khao San Road New Year Businesses
A ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia has come too late to revive New Year celebrations on Bangkok’s famed Khao San Road, where businesses report sharply lower hotel bookings
Why Are Chinese Group Tours in April Lower Than Expected?
According to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), the number of tourists traveling in the form of "group tours" through tour companies using...
Songkran’s Soft Power Is Now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
BANGKOK - The government agencies congratulated "Songkran in Thailand" for being inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by...
Through Books and ‘War Tourism,’ an Author Wants Thais To Know Mid East Better
BANGKOK — A history writer shared his tales from Kurdistan in a recent talk, which he hopes Thai people would have more knowledge and understanding about the Middle East beyond pieces they heard on TVs.
Asia Pacific Luxury Travel Trends Shift, New Report Shows
The Luxury Group by Marriott International launches ‘The Intentional Traveler’ report, unveiling evolving behaviors among high-net-worth travelers across seven markets
Chiang Mai Airport Adjusts Flights for Yi Peng Festival
As Chiang Mai gears up for its signature annual Yi Peng Lantern Festival — celebrated alongside the Loy Krathong Festival across Thailand — Chiang Mai I
Tourists Face $3,070 Penalty for Banned Sunscreens in Thai Marine Parks
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has issued a stern warning to tourists visiting marine national parks: using sunscreens containing chemicals harmful to coral reefs
