Thailand is looking beyond its traditional tourism gateways as the government moves to strengthen air connectivity to regional destinations and unlock new opportunities for local tourism growth. The Transport Ministry has called on Thai Airways International to expand services to secondary airports across the country, a move that reflects Thailand’s broader effort to spread tourism benefits more...
Thailand’s tourism sector recorded a strong performance during the 2026 Songkran festival, with government and industry data showing robust growth in visitor numbers and revenue across the country. Authorities reported that the annual water festival, held from April 11 to 15, generated more than 30.35 billion baht in tourism revenue, reflecting a six percent increase compared to the previous...
Plans are underway to develop a brand-new marina along the waterfront at Sapam Bay on the east coast of Phuket, as the island positions itself to capture a greater share of the luxury marine tourism market. The site lies less than 30 minutes from historic Phuket Old Town, offering swift road access to shopping districts, hotels, and cultural attractions. The development plan envisages approximately 61,000...
The Thai government is calling for a review of visa-free entry guidelines for tourists amidst concerns regarding overstaying and employment of foreigners in Thailand. In April 2025, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra ordered a comprehensive reassessment of Thailand’s visa-free entry scheme. This decision was prompted by increasing reports of foreign nationals overstaying their permitted durations...
Thailand is Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Destination of the Year. Announced by both Travel + Leisure (T+L) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) through their official outlets in November, the accolade is a testament to Thailand’s enduring allure as a global travel hotspot. T+L celebrated the honor by featuring Thailand as the cover story for its December/January 2025 issue, spotlighting the...
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