BANGKOK, Thailand — Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand are experiencing a slowdown in bookings for the coming months following a high-profile case involving the arrest of police officers accused of kidnapping and extorting Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo province, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta). Vietnam Surpasses Thailand for First Time in […]
PARIS, France — Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has been awarded the Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur, one of France’s highest distinctions, in recognition of her contributions to promoting French culture, the French art de vivre, and the enduring friendship between France and Thailand, according to an official statement from the Thai […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — The Department of Disease Control has established enhanced screening checkpoints at Suvarnabhumi Airport to monitor passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, following the Ministry of Public Health’s classification of both nations as high-risk zones for Ebola transmission. Thailand Intensifies Hantavirus Screening For Travelers From South America Health […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya have expressed support for the government’s decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays for foreign visitors, stating that the measure will help address concerns regarding illegal business operations and low-spending long-term visitors, according to industry representatives and verified media reports. Thailand Ends 60-day Visa-free Scheme For 93 […]
BANGKOK — Thai K-pop star Lisa Manobal has joined forces with Brazilian pop sensation Anitta and Nigerian Afrobeats artist Rema to release “Goals,” a flagship single from the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, with the music video accumulating over two million views within 24 hours of its release. TAT Inspires Travel across Thailand with […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand is considering raising its long-planned foreign tourist entry fee above the initially proposed 300 baht, citing inflation, increasing insurance costs, and the need to extend medical coverage at private hospitals, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul. Thailand Ends 60-day Visa-free Scheme For 93 Countries The tourism tax, first proposed […]
PARIS, France — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has commenced an official visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and cultural exchange, according to government spokesperson Ratchada Dhnadirek. Thai PM Anutin Says Koh Kood Remains Thai The visit, […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — The medical team treating Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati has announced that the Princess’s condition has become unstable due to a severe abdominal infection, despite ongoing intensive care and specialized treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. Princess Bajrakitiyabha remains unconscious, bacteria blamed for illness In an official statement released by […]
