Tourist encounters with elephants in Thailand have again drawn scrutiny over animal welfare, as concerns grow around how the country markets one of its biggest wildlife attractions. At the Royal Kraal Village in Ayutthaya province, […]
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Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya have backed Thailand’s decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move could help curb illegal businesses and discourage low-spending long-stay visitors. The change forms part of a wider
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Thailand’s first commercial seaplane operator plans to begin flights linking Phuket with Andaman destinations by September, in a move aimed at luxury travellers who want faster access to resort islands and coastal attractions. Thai Seaplane
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Thailand is preparing to shorten its visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days for visitors from 93 countries, as officials move to tighten controls on tourism-linked crime and disruptive behaviour. The proposed change follows
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A retired British couple has settled into a care resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand, after living in France, Malta and the UK in search of a place to grow old. Peter Millard, 78, said the
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand hosted its 2026 Amazing Thailand Roadshow across three North American cities in April, bringing together 30 Thai tourism suppliers and generating an estimated 1,800 business meetings with leading travel advisors.
Since the Iran war erupted, more than 1,000 Thailand-bound flights mostly to Bangkok and Phuket, have been cancelled, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand. Flight cancellations and airspace closures due to the war in Iran –
Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced on 20 February that the passenger service charge (PSC) on outbound international travellers will rise to 1,120 baht (US$36) per person from 730 baht (US$26.50) from 20 June, 2026 as
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Ever wish to play a tee shot in front of a backdrop of palm trees, only to discover yourself stuck in a two-hour traffic jam in Bangkok as your tee time crawls slowly away? Thailand
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Thailand broke out in 2025 with a record 23 million international tourists, which is a 15% growth from 2024. Also, a trend they are seeing is that the country is emerging as a top travel
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Thailand is pushing its meetings and events industry toward net-zero emissions with new carbon rules aimed at reducing CO₂e emissions by 20,000 Tons by 2030. The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization), known as
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Thailand will increase multiple travel-related fees in 2026, raising the overall cost of air travel to and within the country as authorities seek additional funding for aviation oversight, airport infrastructure, and tourism management. Confirmed measures
