Flood Damage Wipes Out Hat Yai’s Year-End Tourism Revenue
HAT YAI — Severe flooding in southern Thailand has dealt a heavy blow to Hat Yai’s tourism industry, leaving hundreds of hotels damaged and wiping out the city’s most profitable travel period ahead of the 2025 peak season
Air Arabia Launches Inaugural Direct Flight from Sharjah to Krabi
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed the inaugural Air Arabia flight on the new direct route between Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and Krabi province
New Paris-Phuket Route Targets Growing European Tourism
Air France's inaugural flight AF156 from Paris touched down at Phuket International Airport on Thursday, marking the start of a new seasonal route aimed at capturing growing European demand for Thai destinations.
Bangkok’s 5.7 km Formula One Street Circuit Plan Revealed
Thailand has unveiled the draft layout for a proposed Formula One street circuit in Bangkok, a 5.732-kilometer route that would wind through eight major landmarks in the Chatuchak–Krung Thep Aphiwat area
Overstay Fines Lifted for Foreigners Trapped in Southern Flooding
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has waived overstay fines for foreign tourists stranded in eight southern provinces after severe flooding cut off travel routes and left many unable to leave the country before their permitted stay expired.
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.
More Than 400 Tourists Evacuated From Flooded Hat Yai Hotels
Thai authorities evacuated more than 400 tourists from flooded hotels in Hat Yai on Sunday as heavy rains continued to swamp parts of Songkhla Province, officials said.
Thai Navy Rescues 92 From Damaged Tourist Ferry off Koh Kood
The Royal Thai Navy and local maritime authorities rescued 97 people from a taking-on-water tourist ferry on Thursday after high waves ruptured the vessel's hull near the resort island of Koh Kood.
Thailand Highlights Accessible Tourism in Hosting Taiwanese Travel Group
Thailand’s tourism agency has welcomed a group of 29 Taiwanese travelers with mobility disabilities as part of a pilot program promoting the country as an inclusive
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,
