Tourism

Thai Hotels Association proposes eight tourism measures, including visa-free revisions, OTA tax rules and support for domestic travel.

Thailand is positioning itself as a leading longevity tourism destination, combining precision medicine, wellness resorts, Thai culture and extended-stay medical visas.

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry and Tourism and Sports Ministry have agreed to cancel the 60-day visa-free stay for nationals of 93 countries, with the proposal set to be submitted to the Cabinet next week.

Scientists warn rising Antarctic tourism may bring disease, invasive material and lasting damage to the continent’s fragile ecosystem

AOT says the higher international departure fee will fund airport upgrades, but critics warn it will add pressure to travellers.

Airlines have cut 2m seats from their May schedules as war-driven jet fuel disruption forces flight cancellations, the use of smaller aircraft and higher fares on key Asia routes.

The Amazing Green Journey campaign links tourism, EV travel and green shopping to encourage more sustainable travel across Thailand.

Kazakhstan has launched its first Thai-language travel guide in Bangkok to promote tourism, cultural exchange and stronger ties with Thailand.

Thailand’s MICE industry is facing a slowdown in new bookings as airfares rise by about 20% amid Middle East tensions, forcing corporate groups to cut participants and raising concerns over TCEB’s 163-billion-baht revenue target.

Dragon Trail data cited by ATTA show Thailand drawing 9% of Chinese outbound travellers for the May holiday, up from 5% in 2025.

Central Pattana has partnered with China Mobile International and JegoTrip to offer digital travel privileges for Chinese tourists across 14 malls in Thailand, aiming to boost spending and support sustainable tourism growth.

Passengers can now book flights and ferry transfers in one process for journeys from Suvarnabhumi to Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.

Thailand welcomed 11.36 million foreign tourists from January 1-April 26, 2026, down 3.40% year-on-year, generating about THB555.6bn, the Tourism Ministry said.