Thailand Welcomes China as Its “Elder Brother,” Says Srettha
Srettha Thavisin, Thailand's Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, confirmed the readiness for cooperation in the tourism sector between Thailand and prominent 8 Chinese...
Thailand Denies BBC Documentary Filming Interference Claims
Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry has strongly denied claims that government officials interfered with BBC documentary filming in Bangkok
Thailand Closes Similan Islands for 5 Months to Restore Nature
The Similan Islands will be closed annually from May 16 to October 14, with the 2025 closure starting tomorrow. Upon reopening, a new E-Ticket system will require advance planning for tourist visits.
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...
What’s Behind the Famous Wat Arun-Tile-Design Ice Cream?
Sirinya Harnpachernchok, also known as Namtan, is the boss behind the famous ice cream with tile design of Wat Arun temple. She is the...
Thailand Waives Songkran Festival Migrant Worker Re-Entry Fees
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Labor proposed to the Cabinet meeting on March 27 to exempt migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar from...
Thailand gains access to EU’s long-term Schengen visa pathway
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Foreign Ministry announced that the European Union has approved the Visa Cascade scheme for Thai nationals, allowing eligible travellers to obtain...
Thailand Tightens Visa-Run Controls, Denies Impact on Legitimate Tourism
Thailand's Immigration Bureau has intensified border inspections targeting foreigners who abuse visa-exemption policies, dismissing claims the crackdown will harm legitimate tourism.
Koh Chang Tourism Operators Face Border Conflict Fallout
Despite the Thai-Cambodian ceasefire agreement, Koh Chang tourism operators remain skeptical about recovery prospects in Trat province as spooked tourists stay away. Business owners are calling for government compensation
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...
