Bangkok named 8th best city in the world for 2026 by Time Out; Chiang Mai also makes Asia’s top 10
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Time Out has ranked Bangkok 8th best city globally for 2026 and second in Asia, while Chiang Mai placed 32nd worldwide and ninth in Asia—giving Thailand two cities on the list.
Summer storms to hit 48 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail are forecast in parts of upper Thailand, while the South faces isolated heavy rain and rough seas, according to the latest weather outlook.
Thailand Co-Creator: A Journey of Healing and Wellness Through Five Curated Routes
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Thailand’s "Healing is the New Luxury" campaign offers five transformative travel routes focusing on wellness, rejuvenation, and authentic connections. From spiritual retreats to nature escapes, Thailand invites you to explore healing through unique experiences.
Tourism permanent secretary warns oil spike may hit Gen Z travel to Thailand
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Foreign arrivals remain steady, but prolonged Middle East tensions could lift airfares and weigh on price-sensitive younger travellers, the ministry says.
Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep Hormuz shut in first statement as supreme leader
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei’s first public statement as Iran’s new supreme leader signalled that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, as Israel threatened further action and oil prices soared