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Thailand travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Latest travel and tourism news on Thailand. Latest news on safety, hotels, resorts, attractions, tours and transportation in Thailand. Bangkok Travel information. Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It’s known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
From Etihad and Lufthansa to Aeromexico: Aviation’s Busy Week of New Routes, Big Ambitions and Difficult Skies
New routes to unexpected destinations, an airport opening in Australia, airline bosses making bold...
Tourism Leadership Is Big Business: WTTC, the Price of Recognition, and Who Really Has Influence
Global tourism leadership has become a commercial marketplace of exclusive memberships...
Khao Sok: Living Beneath an Ancient Landscape and Rethinking Thailand’s Tourism Future
Discover Khao Sok, Thailand, where ancient limestone mountains, lush rainforest and winding rivers...
Global Aviation News: New Airline Routes, Airport Chaos and Big Changes
Airlines are opening exciting new routes, airports are facing unexpected disruptions, and aviation...
Global Aviation This Week: New Airline Routes, New CEOs and New Challenges
Airlines kept expanding this week despite geopolitical uncertainty, aircraft shortages and...
Bangkok Floods Disrupt Tourism as All 50 Districts Declared Disaster Areas
Bangkok has declared all 50 districts disaster areas after extreme rainfall flooded roads and...
Chambers of Commerce Can Be Powerful Connectors For International Tourism
Chambers of commerce could play a much bigger role in global tourism, connecting travel with...
Kuala Lumpur Challenges Bangkok and Singapore in Southeast Asia’s Aviation Hub Battle
Kuala Lumpur is mounting a serious challenge to Bangkok and Singapore as Southeast Asia’s preferred...
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, New Airline Bosses and a Very Busy Sky
New airline routes, new CEOs, aircraft orders, airport disruptions and unexpected comebacks made...
John Albert Semone Dies at 92: A Life of Travel, Love and a Family Tourism Legacy
John Albert Semone’s remarkable journey began with a boy’s fascination with distant places and led...
Vietnam Isn’t Replacing Thailand. It Is Learning How To Share Thailand’s Tourists
Vietnam’s tourism boom doesn’t have to come at Thailand’s expense. As visitor numbers surge across...
Thailand Tourism in 2027: High Value Doesn’t Have to Mean High Price
Thailand wants 2027 to transform its tourism industry, but what will actually change for visitors...
PATA at 75: Four Forces That Could Decide Its Future
PATA has reached 75 at a pivotal moment. A new generation of leaders, mounting geopolitical and...
Tourists, Traffickers and Thailand: The Disturbing Questions Emerging From Mae Sot Kidnappings
A disturbing account from Thailand’s Myanmar border alleges foreigners are being kidnapped and...
Hotel Loyalty Programs: Are Marriott, IHG and Hyatt Rewards Really About Loyalty?
Hotel loyalty programs promise points, upgrades and exclusive rates. But Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One...
The New House on the Block: Meet Frasers House GM Klaus Christandl
What turns a hotel guest into a household guest? At the newly rebranded Frasers House Singapore...
PATA’s New Leadership Meets a New Mission: Can Tourism Become a Force for Peace?
PATA has a newly strengthened leadership team, but an unexpected discovery at PATA Travel Mart 2026...
Cannabis Tourism Is Booming — But Are Travelers Taking Bigger Risks?
From Amsterdam coffeeshops to Canadian dispensaries and cannabis experiences in the US, marijuana...
Bhutan’s Lizam Dorji Named PATA Face of the Future 2026 at PATA Travel Mart in Kuching
Bhutan’s Lizam Dorji has been named PATA Face of the Future 2026 as more than 1,100 tourism...
Vietnam Set to Welcome Record One Million Russian Tourists This Year
Vietnam is on course to welcome more than one million Russian tourists this year, setting a new all...
Religious Tourism: The $18 Billion Global Travel Giant That Still Overlooks the Americas
Religious tourism attracts up to 400 million travelers each year, yet the Americas remain one of...
Why 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai Is Redefining Boutique Luxury in Thailand
Chiang Mai's luxury hotel scene is evolving beyond lavish accommodation. At 137 Pillars House...
OECD Brings Peace Through Tourism Into the Global Mainstream with Colombia Strategy
The OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report has elevated Peace Through Tourism from an...
The Sky Isn’t the Limit: Why Boeing and Airbus See Aviation’s Biggest Growth Story Still Ahead
Boeing and Airbus are forecasting more than 43,000 new aircraft over the next two decades...
Skål International Bangkok: Fire Safety Must Become Tourism Priority
Skål International Bangkok has called for a nationwide review of fire safety standards following...
When the World Votes for Peace—and One Nation Says No
The UN has proclaimed 2027–2036 the International Decade of Strengthening Peace for Future...
Six Events Reveal the Missing Link in Thailand’s Tourism Strategy
Thailand's tourism sector has no shortage of ideas—it has a shortage of connections. Drawing on six...
Thailand Tourism Slowdown: Why the Extended Green Season Won’t Last
Thailand's tourism industry is experiencing an unusually prolonged green season, with lower-than...
A Return to Khao Yai Reveals Why Thailand’s Nature Escape Keeps Getting Better
A recent return to Khao Yai reminded me why this mountain destination remains one of Thailand’s...
Travel Reimagined: How AI and Biometrics Are Transforming Tourism in 2026
Artificial intelligence, biometrics and mobile technology are transforming global travel in 2026...
Thailand Targets Illegal Foreign Ownership in Real Estate and Tourism Sectors
Thailand is intensifying its crackdown on foreign investors using Thai nominee shareholders to...
Korean Travel Veteran Henry Oh Wins Hard-Fought Race for PATA Chairmanship
Henry Oh has become the first Korean chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association after winning...
Korea Tourism Pioneer Henry Oh Elected New PATA Chairman Amid Global Uncertainty
Henry Oh of South Korea has been elected chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)...
How PATA Travel News Defined the Golden Age of Asia-Pacific Tourism
As Pacific Asia Travel Association celebrates its 75th anniversary, this retrospective revisits the...
Thailand Risks Losing Competitive Edge as Airport Charges Rise
Thailand’s proposed airport charge increase is drawing criticism from tourism operators already...
Take Over an Entire Luxury Hotel in Thailand with 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts
137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts is redefining luxury travel through full-property buyouts in...
King Chulalongkorn and the Dawn of Thailand’s Tourism Story
King Chulalongkorn transformed Siam through sweeping reforms that not only secured independence but...
Young Thai-Muslim Creators Reframe Thailand’s Tourism Narrative Through Award-Winning Videos
Three award-winning videos by young Thai-Muslims are redefining Thailand’s image as a Muslim...
Tourism Falters as Global Military Spending Surges
Global tourism is faltering again as geopolitical instability rises, while military spending hits a...
Wizz Air Adds Disruption Rebooking Tool as Travel Sector Embraces Flexibility
Wizz Air has introduced a paid disruption-assistance tool offering real-time rebooking options...
Thailand Considers 1,000 Baht Departure Tax for Travelers
Thailand is considering a 1,000 baht ($31) departure tax that could impact international travelers...
Santiburi Koh Samui: Where Luxury Meets Slow Island Living
Set along the tranquil shores of Mae Nam Beach, Santiburi Koh Samui invites guests to slow down and...
Airlines Expand and Restructure Routes in an Era of Uncertainty
Airlines are navigating uncertainty with sharply different strategies. While Air France and KLM...
Thailand Mourns Visionary Founder of Bangkok Airways and BDMS
Thailand mourns the passing of Dr. Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, visionary founder of Bangkok Airways...
Songkran 2026 Ignites Thailand: Maha Water Festival Blends Tradition, Tourism Power, and Global Appeal
Thailand launches Songkran 2026 in Bangkok with its largest Maha Water Festival yet, combining...
Skål International Bangkok Marks Seven Decades of Leadership in Tourism Networking
Skål International Bangkok on 28 September 2026, reaches a landmark milestone, celebrating 70 years...
Global Tourism at a Breaking Point: Can the Industry Unite in a Time of Crisis?
The Iran war is reshaping global tourism far beyond the Middle East. Flights are being rerouted...
The Global Rush for Healing: How Medical Tourism Became a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry Redefining Travel and Healthcare
As medical tourism surges globally, organizations like the World Travel & Tourism Council and...
Sustainable Living Takes Root in Phuket with The Zero’s Eco Developments
London-based developer The Zero launches two eco-conscious residential projects in Phuket, blending...
From Washington to Riyadh: Why the War on Journalism Is Becoming a Risk for Global Tourism
Rising attacks on journalists—from treason accusations to surveillance and imprisonment—are...
ASEAN–Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative: Reimagining Travel for a New Era
The ASEAN-Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative aims to reshape tourism across Southeast Asia by...
The Global Tourism War Economy Seen From Amazing Thailand
Escalating conflict in the Gulf region is sending ripples through global markets and the tourism...
Thailand’s Hotel Reality Check: More Rooms, Tougher Competition
Thailand’s hotel industry has expanded almost continuously for close to five decades since...
LGBTQ Tourism Shifts Away from the United States as New Global Winners Emerge
Malta, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and New Zealand are emerging as leading LGBTQ-friendly travel...
Thailand Return to Mass Tourism
As Lunar New Year travel patterns continue to evolve, Thailand is once again emerging as a...
Ascott Accelerates Asset-Light Growth with Record 19,000 Units Signed in 2025
The Ascott Limited, the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment, recorded a milestone year in 2025...
Skål International Hong Kong Signs MoU to Rejoin Asia Area During 75th Anniversary Celebration
Skål International Hong Kong marked its 75th anniversary at Cordis Hong Kong with a strategic move...
Private Healthcare Costs in Southeast Asia: A Practical Comparison for Travelers
Southeast Asia offers travelers a wide spectrum of private healthcare costs, from Singapore’s...
What Travelers Say They Fell in Love With — Thailand and Its People
A perspective shaped by decades of listening, observing, and living in Thailand: Travelers don’t...
Travel 2026 is Taking Shape, and It is Fabulous
Travel will always be travel. But it can get even more interesting and exciting if you keep...
Centara Hotels & Resorts to Open Second Osaka Hotel in 2026
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s largest hotel operator, will expand its presence in Japan...
Thailand Tourism Reality Check: A Missed China Forecast and a New Risk Emerging from India
Thailand’s tourism industry enters 2026 facing a complex and delicately balanced moment. The long...
Chatrium Hospitality to Launch First Phuket Resort in 2026
Chatrium Hospitality will debut its first Phuket resort in 2026 with the opening of Chatrium Rawai...
Thailand Was Shining Brightly for New Year 2026, And This Time The World Was Watching
Bangkok welcomed 2026 with confidence and theatrical flair that placed it firmly a cut above many...
Tourist Taxes Are Rising Worldwide: Why Travel Will Cost More in 2026
From Edinburgh to Kyoto and Barcelona to Thailand, governments worldwide are raising tourist taxes...
Is Tourism Slowing in Thailand Due to a Strong Thai Baht?
Thailand’s strengthening baht is back in the spotlight as the peak travel season gathers pace...
Why the World Feels Smaller for Israeli Travelers—and Which Destinations They Trust Now
At Tel Aviv’s Tourism Community Congress, Israel’s travel industry outlined how global tensions are...
ASAI Camaya Coast Set to Boost Tourism in Bataan as Dusit Finalizes Deal in Philippines
Dusit International has signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Earth & Shore Leisure...
Why Meaning, Community Tourism, and Human Connection Are Now Leading Tourism?
Tourism is entering an era of reinvention, where travelers seek authentic, human experiences over...
Tourism Is Addicted to Fake Travel Awards and Research and the Illusion of Prestige
If everyone is extraordinary, then what, exactly, are we celebrating? In tourism’s booming...
A timeless rail journey through Thailand by DTH Travel
The Blue Jasmine, a sophisticated rail adventure through Thailand’s cultural heartlands and scenic...
Pullman Bangkok Hotel G New GM Pierre Betourne
Pullman Bangkok Hotel G announced the appointment of Mr. Pierre Betourne as its new General Manager...
Thailand Urged to Rethink Tourism Strategy, Establish Independent Board to Stay Competitive in Asia
Thailand should pursue a more ambitious, product-driven tourism strategy and create an independent...
We Are the World Summit Concludes With Call for New Global Health Framework
The "We Are the World Global Health Innovation Summit" in Bangkok united over 300 global leaders to...
Dodo4Kids: A Story of Hope for Climate-Friendly Travel
Dodo4Kids brings a quirky, reincarnated Dodo to life as he travels the world, teaching children...
Cross Hotels & Resorts Enters a New Era with Acquisition by South Korea’s Sono International
For the last 10 years CROSS Hotels & Resorts have been providing innovative hospitality management...
Thailand Police Challenges with Visitors from Israel and Chabad Centers
Thai Police commanders and senior Israeli security officials met at the Regional Police Bureau 8...
The Kingdom of Thailand Reflects and Tourism Prepares for a Year of Reverence
A Nation Mourns: Remembering Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of The Kingdom of Thailand.
Thai Tourism Mourns Queen Sirikit, The Mother of Thailand, and King Vajiralongkorn
In Memorium: HM the Queen Mother and a flashback to 1988-1989 Arts & Crafts Year from the eye...
