Tourism

TAT says unrest in France has not triggered cancellations for Thailand, with forward bookings for the winter season through the first quarter of 2027 up 30.5%.

TAT partners with seven domestic carriers to offer a 500-baht discount, driving over 46,000 bookings and targetting a $9m economic boost

TAT will stage Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 from November 13 to December 13, bringing light shows, projection mapping, drones and fireworks to 13 riverside locations.

Sihasak proposes talks between Thailand’s tourism ministry and the Chinese Embassy to prevent scams and restore confidence among visitors.

Chiang Mai ranks ahead of Singapore in Numbeo’s safety survey, but air pollution and access to healthcare remain important considerations.

WEF index lifts Thailand 10 places, but weak local benefits, fossil power and skills gaps threaten a top-30 goal, ex-TAT chief says

TAT, The Mall Group and TCEB outline plans to build tourism value through Thai culture, retail and events, while Pita presses for wider income distribution.

Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai records 9°C as visitors enjoy sunrise and mist, with the Kew Mae Pan nature trail set to reopen on November 1.

Virgin Atlantic’s new three-times-weekly service from London Heathrow to Phuket aims to increase spending by UK visitors and spread economic benefits along Thailand’s Andaman coast.

TAT is subsidising bus and van costs for cross-province group tours, offering up to THB40,000 per trip and targeting THB208.8 million in tourism revenue.

Foreign visitors spent about 1.19 trillion baht in Thailand from January 1 to October 17, 2026, while weekly arrivals rose on stronger long-haul demand.

Thailand plans tourism branding pilots in five provinces, subject to review and funding, to turn local culture into experiences that benefit communities.

Traveloka’s Thai-market searches for Koh Chang rose over 40% in Q3 2026, while Nakhon Phanom accommodation searches gained about 50% year on year.