Thailand Prepares for 48 Percent Rise in Flights from China During Chinese New Year
National —
On January 23rd, 2025, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri reported a surge in air travel during the Chinese New Year festival, with an estimated 19,305 domestic and international flights scheduled between January 26th...
Thai PM Uses AI to Reassure Chinese Tourists on Safety Concerns
National —
On January 22nd, 2025, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra released a 1:33-minute video via social media, addressing safety concerns among Chinese tourists.
Leveraging AI technology to translate her message from Thai to Chinese, Paetongtarn...
Bangkok Ranked the Worlds Second-Best City in 2025 by Time Out
National —
Bangkok has been ranked as the world's second-best city in 2025 and the top in Asia, according to Time Out's survey of 20,000 travelers.
According to the rankings, Bangkok stood out for its happiness...
Celebrate 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Friendship with Chinese New Year 2025
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A grand celebration strengthening diplomatic ties, celebrating free-visa travel, and boosting economic growth across Thailand.
Bangkok, 17 January 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, held a...
Thailand Welcomes 1.3 Million Tourists in Early January
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Thailand reportedly welcomed over 1.3 million international tourists between January 1 and January 12, 2025, a 19.89% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the government, the surge generated 66.089...
E-Ticket Policy Falters as Cash Handling Persists at Ko Phi Phi National Park
Krabi —
On January 17th, 2024, reporters revealed that a special task force from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) inspected measures to prevent corruption in the management of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National...
Chonburi and Pattaya See 24 Million Visitors in 2024, Generating 260 Billion Baht in...
Pattaya —
Chonburi and Pattaya welcomed over 24 million visitors in 2024, earning 260 billion baht, with even more growth expected in 2025.
The Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Pattaya's Office, Mr....
Tourism Authority of Thailand Monitors Chinese Tourism Amid Actors Disappearance Ahead of Chinese Lunar...
National —
On January 15th, 2024, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is assessing the impact of the disappearance of Chinese actor Wang Xing at the Thai-Myanmar border on January 3rd, which created a stir...
Thailand Welcomes Back Chinese Visitors, Driving Post-Pandemic Recovery
National —
On January 6th, 2025, the South China Morning Post reported that Thailand’s eased visa rules for Chinese tourists significantly boosted foreign arrivals in 2024, with numbers rising 26% from the previous year.
The...
Tourists Flock to Bali Hai Pier for Koh Larn Trips After New Year
Pattaya —
Crowds of tourists headed to Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya yesteday to catch ferries to Koh Larn, making the most of the first weekend after the New Year.
On the afternoon of January 5th,...