Category: Tourism

Thailand’s Place Branding Campaign: “Amazing Thailand”.

Tourism

October 20, 2025

TAT Launches ‘Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges’ to Boost Tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially launched the “Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges” campaign to drive foreign tourist spending during the year-end high season. The announcement was made at TAT headquarters by Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business Nat Kruthasoot, with support from Tourism Council of Thailand Vice President Bhummikitti Ruktaengam and Suvarnabhumi […]

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Tourism

October 20, 2025

Thailand Enforces 100,000 Baht Fine for Reef-Harming Sunscreens in Marine Parks

BANGKOK – In a decisive move to safeguard its fragile marine ecosystems, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced a stringent new regulation for visitors to Thailand’s marine national parks. Effective immediately, tourists found using sunscreens containing chemicals known to damage coral reefs could face fines of up to 100,000 baht. […]

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Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal named Amazing Thailand Ambassador.

Tourism

October 15, 2025

Lalisa ‘Lisa’ Manobal named Amazing Thailand Ambassador

Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal announced by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to represent Thailand and highlight its appeal as a quality leisure destination Bangkok, 15 October 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is proud to announce that Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban has accepted the role of “Amazing Thailand Ambassador”, representing Thailand’s tourism to the world. […]

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Clear blue waters lined with rocks and trees in the Similan Islands, Thailand.

Tourism

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Similan Islands Reopen to Tourists After Five-Month Monsoon Closure

PHANG NGA – Thailand’s famed Similan Islands National Park welcomed visitors back on Wednesday, marking the official start of its high season after a five-month annual closure to allow for marine ecosystem recovery. The reopening drew large crowds of eager domestic and international tourists to the Andaman Sea’s celebrated archipelago. Similan and Surin Islands in […]

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Tourism

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Thailand to Trial Seaplane Routes in Trang to Revolutionize Island Tourism

TRANG — Thailand is poised to launch trial seaplane services in Trang province later this year, aiming to transform tourism by connecting remote islands with major destinations like Bangkok and Phuket. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), in partnership with Siam Seaplane and Thai Seaplane, will initiate test flights from Koh Kradan—an island renowned […]

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Thai Airways airplane landing at Phuket Airport

Tourism

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Thailand to Offer Free Domestic Flights to 200,000 Foreign Tourists

BANGKOK — In a bold move to revitalize its tourism sector, Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry has announced a plan to provide 200,000 free domestic flight tickets to international visitors over a three-month period. The initiative, themed “Buy International, Free Thailand Domestic Flights,” aims to distribute tourist traffic beyond major hubs to secondary destinations nationwide. […]

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Tourism

July 21, 2025

Maya Bay to Close for Annual Marine Recovery Period

Krabi – Thailand’s Department of National Parks has announced the seasonal closure of Maya Bay and Loh Sama Bay from August 1 to September 30, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to protect the fragile marine ecosystem of the world-famous destination. The two-month shutdown allows coral reefs, shorelines, and marine life to recover from the […]

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Tourism

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025

Facial Recognition System to Launch at Maya Bay for Crowd Control and Conservation

KRABI – In a move to balance tourism with environmental protection, Maya Bay will implement facial recognition technology starting October 15, 2025, to streamline visitor management at the iconic destination. The announcement was made by Saengsuree Songthong, chief of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park, as part of broader efforts to enhance sustainable […]

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