Thailand targets transnational crime with SHIELD and AI tourist safety push
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Thailand is upgrading its SHIELD big-data platform and AI-powered IBOC system to tackle call-centre scams, human trafficking, cybercrime and security risks in tourist areas, with Koh Samet chosen as a Smart Safety Zone pilot.
Homeless people seek shelter on Pattaya Beach, raising tourism image concerns
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Business operators are urging authorities to address the growing number of homeless people using Pattaya Beach and nearby public areas as night-time shelters.
Tourists rescued after flash floods strand trekking group in Mae Hong Son forest
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Officials in Mae Sariang rescued a trekking group stranded near Doi Lak Saen after heavy rain triggered flash floods in the Huai Pu River, cutting off their route through the forest.
Phuket's Banana Beach Breaks Into the World's Top Ten — And Thailand Is Just Getting Started
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
A once-hidden cove on Phuket's coast has claimed sixth place in TripAdvisor's most coveted global beach rankings, cementing Thailand's reputation as one of the world's great coastal destinations