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Thailand Targets Record Tourism Revenue with Month-Long Songkran Celebrations

April 02, 2025

Ambitious plans set to elevate traditional water festival to global phenomenon

Thailand Tourism Ministry Seeks 'Single Command' Approach to Reassure Tourists After Earthquake

April 02, 2025

Government and private sectors collaborate to restore confidence and promote safety of tourist destinations

Thailand eyes cutting Chinese tourist visa extensions to 30 days

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025

Tourism and Sports Ministry considers reducing the visa extension period from 90 days to better suit average stay duration

Thailand’s tourism playbook: Big concerts, premium races and more

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025

Thai officials are in talks to bring major acts like Lady Gaga to the country, while negotiations continue over the MotoGP contract

Tourism tax to be introduced during upcoming high season

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The tourism tax of 300 baht a person will come into force for foreign tourists by the end of this year, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said on Thursday.

Thailand launches ‘Summer Festivals’ extravaganza to boost tourism

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The ‘7 Months 7 Wonders Summer Festivals’ campaign aims to bridge the low-season gap with cultural celebrations and promote continuous travel

TAT launches Bangkok Illumination Festival 2024, reinforcing the city’s status as a World-Class Event Hub

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, proudly launched the Bangkok Illumination Festival 2024 during its opening ceremony on the evening of December 17.

Thailand welcomes over 35 million visitors in 2024: A milestone paving the way for 2025

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025

Celebrating record arrivals and preparing for ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025’

Thai tourism starts 2025 on a high as foreign arrivals surge 18.6%

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025

Country receives over 2 million visitors in first 19 days of year, generating 107 billion baht in revenue

Abduction of Chinese actor hurting tourism from China

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025

The abduction of Chinese actor Xingxing is taking a toll on Thailand as some Chinese travellers are opting to suspend or postpone their trips for the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday over safety concerns.

Chinese ambassador asked to suppress rumours Thailand is unsafe

TUESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2025

Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said on Tuesday that he had asked the Chinese ambassador to suppress rumours in China that Thailand is unsafe triggered by the temporary disappearance of Chinese actor Xingxing.

Thailand may develop major sports complex in EEC