Thailand Surpasses 37 Million Tourists in 2024, More Expected During Peak Season
National —
On December 15th, 2024, Jirayu Huangsap, the Government Spokesperson, revealed that Thailand welcomed over 37.72 million tourists from January 1st to December 8th, 2024, contributing over 1.535 trillion baht to the economy.
The...
Safety Measures Underway at Phu Kradueng After Fatal Elephant Attack, Reopening Expected by New...
Loei —
On December 13th, 2024, Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, the Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, provided updates on the closure of Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei following...
Legal Corner: Pattaya Nights, A Guide to Staying Safe While Socialising
The following is an op-ed from our legal friends and partners at Anglo Siam Legal discussing how to stay safe during the busy high season in Pattaya. This guide is designed for tourists, although...
Thailands 2024 Tourist Arrivals Surpass 32 Million, 2025 Target Set at 40 Million
National —
On December 11th, 2024, Mr. Adith Chairattananon, the Secretary-General of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), disclosed that Thailand recorded 32,719,298 international tourists from January 1st to December 8th, 2024, generating...
Thai Government Unveils Tourism Strategy for 2025
PRESS RELEASE:
The government has launched an ambitious strategy to enhance its tourism sector, with measures targeting both international and domestic travelers. The sector, which generated 1.892 trillion baht in 2023, is expected to play...
Euromonitor International Ranks Bangkok as Top Global Tourist Destination This Year
National —
Bangkok has been named the world’s most visited city for 2024, with 32.4 million international tourists, according to a December 4 report by Euromonitor International.
The Thai capital saw a growth of over...
Fire Guts Ghost Ship Hotel on Koh Chang
Trat – A fire severely damaged the abandoned "Ghost Ship" hotel on Koh Chang on Tuesday, December 3rd.
The Koh Chang Police were notified of the blaze at 1:00 PM at the abandoned hotel, a...
Thailand’s Leap into Biometric Travel: Six Airports Implement New System
Thailand-
Thailand has embarked on a major upgrade to its airport infrastructure with the introduction of an automated biometric identification system across six of its major airports. This technological leap aims to enhance passenger convenience,...
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2024 Dazzles Crowds of Hundreds of Thousands with Global Displays
Pattaya —
At 7:45 PM on November 29th, 2024, Chonburi Governor Thawatchai Sritong inaugurated the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2024 alongside Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet and city officials at Pattaya Beach.
The festival, held on...
As Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2024 Continues Pattaya Police Focus on Safety and Security
Pattaya —
On November 29th, 2024, Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatkiat Jindakornsanong, Commander of Chonburi Provincial Police, along with relevant officials, inspected security measures for the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2024.
The event, scheduled for November...
