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TAT seeks 6.7m Chinese arrivals in 2026
Read more: TAT seeks 6.7m Chinese arrivals in 2026The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
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Thai civilian areas endure more Cambodian strikes, says military
Read more: Thai civilian areas endure more Cambodian strikes, says militaryCambodia is increasingly firing rockets and shells at Thai civilian areas along its border with Thailand and the Thai military has vowed to do its best to stop it.
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Thailand offers free domestic flights for 200,000 foreign arrivals
Read more: Thailand offers free domestic flights for 200,000 foreign arrivalsThe Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to offer free domestic flight tickets to 200,000 foreign arrivals to boost tourism nationwide over a three-month period.
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Thailand tightens mobile banking transfer limits
Read more: Thailand tightens mobile banking transfer limitsThe Bank of Thailand has set a daily transfer limit of 50,000 baht for children and the elderly using mobile banking, seeking to curb financial fraud.
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Paetongtarn absent from cabinet meeting again
Read more: Paetongtarn absent from cabinet meeting againSuspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was absent for the second week in a row from the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday, as she prepares for a court appearance in connection with her leaked phone call case.
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Film shoots energise tourism
Read more: Film shoots energise tourismThailand is reaping benefits from foreign blockbuster film shoots, as Krabi tourism observed a 30% visitor surge at attractions appearing in Jurassic World Rebirth, while the Alien: Earth series, which set a record investment budget, will help promote the nation as a global destination for film shoots and tourism.
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AI now a key feature of everyday life in Thailand
Read more: AI now a key feature of everyday life in ThailandSome 91% of Thai internet users now use artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives, up from 77% in 2024, reflecting how AI has become an “invisible” part of everyday life.
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Ministry draws up steps to tout Banthat Thong
Read more: Ministry draws up steps to tout Banthat ThongThe Commerce Ministry has proposed four urgent measures to position Banthat Thong Road as a global landmark for street food.