Japan extends visa-free entry for Thai tourists by one year
Japan has extended its temporary visa exemption scheme for holders of ordinary Thai passports by another year, allowing Thai tourists to enter the country...
Tourist boat wrecked after waves smash it onto Pattaya beach
CHONBURI — 8 July 2026, A tourist boat suffered heavy damage after strong winds and rough seas apparently snapped its anchor line, sending it...
US tourist arrested after Patong jet ski altercation
BANGKOK — 8 July 2026, Patong police arrested a 25-year-old American man at Suvarnabhumi Airport after he allegedly assaulted a jet ski attendant in...
Police hunt foreign tourist after alleged Patong jet ski assault
PHUKET — 8 July 2026, Police are searching for a foreign tourist accused of assaulting a jet ski operator at Patong Beach after allegedly...
Indonesia’s TransNusa adds daily Bangkok flights
Indonesian carrier TransNusa is expanding its network in the second half of 2026 with the launch of a new Jakarta–Bangkok route and the world's...
Thailand targets Middle East with new Dubai air link
BANGKOK — 6 July 2026, Thailand is stepping up efforts to expand its presence in the Middle East tourism market following the launch of...
Tourists apologise after taking offering coconut in Pattaya
CHONBURI — 2 July 2026, Two foreign women have apologised after unknowingly taking a coconut left as an offering to local spirits at Pattaya...
Thai Airways resumes Amsterdam route after 28-year hiatus
BANGKOK — Thai Airways International on Tuesday launched its inaugural direct flight between Bangkok and Amsterdam, marking the airline's return to the Dutch capital...
Thailand named Asia’s top retirement destination in 2026 global index
BANGKOK — 1 July 2026, Thailand has been ranked the best country in Asia and ninth globally as a retirement destination in the Global...
Rare protected yellow-throated marten spotted in Thong Pha Phum National Park
KANCHANABURI — 29 June 2026, A rare sighting at Thong Pha Phum National Park in Kanchanaburi has delighted wildlife enthusiasts after a visitor spotted...
