Thailand after dark offers unforgettable experiences across the kingdom

From vibrant night markets and riverside promenades to illuminated temples, cultural festivals, and rooftop city views, Thailand after dark showcases the nation’s creativity, heritage, and lifestyle long after sunset, offering travellers endless...

Thailand to introduce tourist tax for visitors soon

Thailand’s new minister of tourism and sports has announced plans to begin collecting a 300-baht tourism tax, as reported by Bangkok Post. This scheme was first proposed in 2020 but delayed for years. The tax will apply to visitors entering...

Thailand’s End of Buddhist Lent Festivals Illuminate the Spirit of the Kingdom

Tak Bat Thewo in Uthai Thani. BANGKOK, Thailand – As the monsoon rains begin to subside and the emerald green of the rice fields deepens, a profound spiritual energy, almost palpable, stirs across the regional provinces of Thailand. This is the...

Ditch Phuket’s crowds for these beautiful Thailand islands instead

With miles of golden sand beaches stretching along its western flank; gorgeous temples, mosques and churches dotted around the villages and hillsides; internationally revered Michelin restaurants; a culturally rich and recently regenerated old...

Tourism Malaysia scales up promotions

PUTRAJAYA, 7 October 2025: Tourism Malaysia hosted the Global Tourism Meet 2025, an international tourism business event set to become a pivotal annual gathering. The event brought together 600 international buyers and 100 media representatives...

Is Thai Airways aiming to redefine premium economy with business-class comfort?

Looks like Thai Airways wants to blur the lines between comfort and class. How, you may ask? Well, the airline recently unveiled a new feature, Premium Economy Plus, which was announced quietly on their official Facebook page. The highlight? They...

Thailand risks losing 14% of GDP by 2050 due to climate change

Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand risks losing between 7%-14% of its GDP by 2050 if it fails to adapt to climate change, according to a comprehensive World Bank (WB) report. The report projects that by 2050, heat-related labour productivity losses will...

Westliche Touristen kehren trotz verändertem Nachtleben und neuer Besucherstrukturen nach Pattaya zurück

Europäische Touristen genießen Sonne, Meeresbrise und Stadtleben am Strand von Pattaya. (Foto: Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Trotz jahrzehntelanger Warnungen über den Wandel von Pattayas Nachtleben und die veränderten Touristenstrukturen...

Ausländische Touristen wehren sich zunehmend gegen überhöhte Rechnungen in Pattaya

Ein russischer Tourist weigert sich, eine überhöhte Barrechnung zu bezahlen, während ähnliche Fälle zeigen, dass Preisdiskrepanzen in Pattayas Nachtleben weiterhin ein Problem sind. PATTAYA, Thailand – Immer mehr ausländische Touristen in Pattaya...

Wego reveals fall top destinations for Kuwait travellers

Wego, a leading online travel marketplace, shares fresh fall travel insights from Kuwait, spotlighting European shoulder‑season favourites alongside value‑led Asia picks. Based on Wego platform trends for Fall 2025, searches are rising for five...

These are the best places to visit in winter sun favourite Thailand

From Chiang Rai’s northern mountain ranges to Chiang Mai’s glittering temples, from the head-spinning wonders of Bangkok — monks on motorbikes, fiery food stalls, flashy rooftop bars — to the rainforests, rivers and ancient ruins at the country’s...

Dive into Digital Guizhou with Nattapong from Thailand

Guizhou, China (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- In the mountains of southwest China lies Guizhou, once known for its rugged landscapes, now emerging as a big data center. With the fusion of imagination and technology, the province is reshaping the future and...

Thailand Arrests Australian Journalist Over Malaysian Defamation Charge

Thai-based Australian journalist and scholar Murray Hunter was detained by Thai police last week after a Malaysian institution initiated a defamation charge, and made a complaint across the border in Thailand, over his critical writing. Hunter...

From flower market to fiery wok: A day at White Lotus Thai Cooking School Bangkok

White Lotus Thai Cooking School blends market tours, cooking lessons, and cultural workshops for travellers seeking a deeper Thai experience. THAILAND – Bangkok’s street food is world famous, but for travellers eager to go deeper, the White Lotus...

PATA CEO champions Japan–EU collaboration for sustainable cross-regional tourism

PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid urged stronger Japan–EU cooperation at World Expo 2025, highlighting sustainable growth and balanced tourism strategies. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reaffirmed its commitment to...

Amadeus hackathon in Bangkok advances agentic AI for travel innovation

Amadeus hosted a Bangkok hackathon where Asia Pacific travel firms used agentic AI and Google Cloud tools to reimagine booking. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Amadeus hosted a travel-tech hackathon in Bangkok focused on simplifying traveller experiences,...

Agoda reports strong rise in travel interest to India

Agoda data shows travel searches to India up 24% for Diwali week, with inbound interest growing 67% year-on-year. NEW DELHI, INDIA – Digital travel platform Agoda has reported a sharp rise in travel interest to India during the upcoming Diwali...

More foreign tourists stand their ground against Pattaya’s inflated bills

Overcharging disputes continue to trouble Pattaya’s nightlife scene — most recently when a Russian tourist refused to pay a 3,840-baht bar bill, while in another case an Indian tourist claimed a bar manager seized his gold necklace over an...

China exiles in Thailand lose hope, fearing Beijing's long reach

With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok's main immigration detention centre. Zhou's China Democracy Party, an exile group, organised...

Airport authorities make stunning discovery in traveler's luggage: 'Preventing the country from being used as a hub'

This seizure brought attention to the importance of agencies working together. by Kristen CarrOctober 6, 2025 A 40-year-old woman was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka for attempting to smuggle six live exotic snakes...