Crowds flock to Bang Saen beach, spending stays muted
CHONBURI — 1 May 2026, Large crowds packed Bang Saen beach on National Labour Day, clogging roads and filling the shoreline, though vendors said...
Rare Bryde’s whale family thrills tourists off Krabi coast
KRABI — 29 April 2026, Tourists were treated to a rare spectacle when a family of Bryde’s whales surfaced and leapt repeatedly from the...
Outrage as tourists expose themselves on Phuket tuk-tuk
PHUKET — 28 April 2026, A group of foreign tourists has drawn widespread criticism online after images showed them behaving inappropriately on a moving...
Coral in Ao Nang show 20% paling, bleaching feared
KRABI — 27 April 2026, Coral reefs in Ao Nang have shown signs of paling, with about 20% of live coral affected, raising concerns...
Thai Airways to raise Japan fuel surcharge from May
BANGKOK — 27 April 2026, Thai Airways International will increase fuel surcharges on flights between Thailand and Japan from 1 May, citing rising and...
Want to go abroad? Thailand considers exit fee for Thai travellers
BANGKOK — Thailand is considering introducing a fee on Thai nationals travelling abroad, or an “exit fee”, as part of a plan to generate...
Thailand to revert visa-free list to 57 countries, scrap 60-day scheme for 93 nations
BANGKOK — Thailand plans to roll back its visa-free policy to a list of 57 eligible countries and territories, replacing the expanded 60-day exemption...
Thailand plans to scrap visa-free stay, cut duration
BANGKOK — 25 April 2026, Thailand is considering scrapping its 60-day visa-free entry scheme for foreign visitors and reducing permitted stays, as authorities shift...
Australia-Thai Rabbit Card art show opens in Bangkok
BANGKOK — 22 April 2026, The Australian Embassy in Thailand, in partnership with Siam Piwat Group, has launched a Rabbit Card design exhibition at...
‘Super dull and boring’: Foreign visitor’s take on Suvarnabhumi sparks debate
A foreign traveler’s post criticizing Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has sparked lively debate online, with Thai users divided over whether the country’s main international gateway...
