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TAT backs short-haul, low-energy travel for sustainable tourism

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026

Amid soaring oil prices, TAT is using celebrity marketing, domestic promotions and low-energy experiences to keep tourism moving more sustainably.

Millennials and Solo Travellers Driving Post-Pandemic Songkran Tourism Boom

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026

New data reveals Gen Y and solo adventurers are the primary engines of Thailand’s 2026 festive travel market, with a shift towards premium digital services

Silom Songkran 2026 goes big for three days in Bangkok global destination push

March 26, 2026

Bangkok expands Silom Songkran to three full days with a space-themed programme, tighter screening measures and a tourism-landmark push during the April holiday

Ayutthaya to stage grand Songkran festival with floats, sacred rites and elephants

March 26, 2026

Ayutthaya’s Maha Songkran 2026 will feature floral floats, sacred water-pouring rites, elephant water play and heritage-themed festivities from April 13-15

Thailand tops 8.5m foreign arrivals despite 2.97% dip

March 24, 2026

Thailand drew more than 8.54 million foreign visitors from January 1 to March 22, with Malaysia leading weekly arrivals after Eid travel lifted short-haul demand.

Culture Ministry rolls out Songkran celebrations in 76 provinces

March 22, 2026

The Ministry of Culture is inviting Thais and tourists to join the 2026 “Grand Songkran Across 76 Provinces Nationwide”, with events ranging from merit-making and local traditions to large-scale water festivities from April 2-26.

Thailand may cut visa-free stay to 30 days

March 22, 2026

Thailand plans to trim visa-free stays to 30 days, with 30-day extensions still available, as officials seek to curb scam-linked abuse.

Thailand Travel Fair 2026 to run from March 25-29 at QSNCC

March 21, 2026

Thailand Travel Fair 2026 returns to QSNCC from March 25-29, bringing together five regions, nine zones, local food, cultural shows and travel deals

Tourism groups seek Bt14bn relief as oil crisis dents travel confidence

March 21, 2026

FETTA has met with the TAT to urge the government to allocate oil quotas for tourism and approve Bt14 billion in support measures as the oil crisis threatens travel confidence ahead of Songkran.

Oil shortage fears threaten confidence in Thai tourism, hotel association warns

March 20, 2026

Thai Hotels Association president Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun warns an oil shortage could hit Thai tourism harder than high fuel prices, damaging foreign visitor confidence.

Thai beach ratings name Koh Kradan, Bileh 5-star winners

March 20, 2026

Thailand’s 2025 Beach Star ratings gave top five-star status to Koh Kradan in Trang and Bileh Beach on Koh Hong in Krabi

Bangkok’s Silom Edge set for April Songkran event with free live concert

March 19, 2026

Bangkok’s Songkran scene will gain another key attraction this April as Silom Edge prepares a free live show and festive experiences for visitors.

Songkran Phuket 2026: where to play water fights across the island

March 18, 2026

Planning Songkran in Phuket? Here are the key 2026 splash zones and festival highlights—from old-town events to alcohol-free celebrations and EDM parties.

Chiang Mai Songkran 2026: old Lanna soul, new splash energy

March 17, 2026

Chiang Mai Songkran 2026 highlights key events, Lanna traditions, new hotspots like Mae Kuang Dam, and concerts from April 6–19 across the city

Middle East Conflict Threatens to Thwart Thailand’s Tourism Recovery

March 16, 2026

Escalating fuel costs and flight cancellations spark fears of a 29,000 million baht revenue loss as airline ticket prices jump by up to 15 per cent