First-Time LGBTQ Visitors to Thailand Surge with High Spending
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) targets LGBTQ travelers as spending surges 38% to over 73,000 baht per trip. The number of first-time visitors to Thailand has increased significantly by 19.90 percent.
Foreign Tourist Tensions Rise in Pai as Locals Report Harassment
The conflict between Pai locals and foreign tourists who display disrespectful behavior towards locals has become prominent, especially this week when a group of Israelis disrupted medical personnel's work at the hospital,
Thai Tourism Marketing Push for Post Chinese New Year Holiday
Thailand's tourism sector faces mixed signals as Chinese tourist arrivals show both growth and concerning trends during the Lunar New Year period. While Airports of Thailand (AOT) reports strong overall numbers with 769,195 Chinese passengers
Thailand Considers Reducing 60-Day Visa Waiver for Chinese Tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is considering reducing the visa-free period for Chinese tourists from 60 to 10-15 days, following concerns over scammer gangs targeting foreign visitors, particularly Chinese nationals
Thailand Pushes for Two-Way Tourism Growth Between ASEAN and India
Thailand has presented an ambitious vision for promoting ASEAN-India tourism cooperation during the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Immigration, Locals Meet to Tackle Foreign Worker Issues in Pai
The Mae Hong Son Immigration Office held a crucial meeting with local business representatives and residents of Pai district to address concerns about unauthorized foreign workers in the area.
Pet Tourism Spurs 20% Spending Boost in Thailand’s Central Provinces
Traveling with pets, or pet-friendly travel, has become a growing trend that is attracting a lot of attention. A key driver of this growth in pet-friendly tourism is the behavior of travelers
Thailand Hit by Wang Xing Case with Eason Chan’s Concert Cancelation
Thailand's tourism industry faces mounting pressure following two high-profile incidents involving Chinese celebrities. Chinese actor Wang Xing was lured to Thailand by a scammer gang and taken across the border to Myanmar.
Thailand Bolsters Tourist Safety with New Operation Center
Thai police are intensifying efforts to restore confidence in the country's tourism safety following recent incidents involving foreign tourists,
Thailand Aims to Attract 40 Million Foreign tourists by 2025
The Thai government has announced an aggressive tourism strategy for 2025 to attract 40 million international visitors with tourism revenue by 7.5 percent to 3.4 trillion baht ($98.5 billion)
