Thailand Tourism

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  Real-Life 'White Lotus' Billionaires Race To Capitalise On HBO Show

  HBO's hit series The White Lotus could have picked any tropical backdrop for its third season. That it chose the island of Koh Samui to showcase to 15 million average viewers this season, has Thailand bracing for a tourism boom.

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  Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card For Tourists From May 2025

  The Thailand Digital Arrival Card aims to streamline immigration by ensuring faster processing, less paperwork and enhanced border security. Here is who needs it and how to apply.

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  Thailand Approves Controversial Bill To Legalise Casinos, Gambling

  Thailand's cabinet approved a controversial bill on Monday to legalise gambling in designated "entertainment complexes" to boost tourism and create jobs.

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  Thai Elephant Gives Birth To Twins, Then Attacks One Of Them

  An elephant in Thailand has delivered a rare set of twins in a dramatic birth that left a carer injured after he tried to rescue one of the newborns.

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  Outrage After China Couple Lets Child Urinate Inside Thailand's Grand Palace

  Considered a sacred site, it is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions and is now frequently used for ceremonies and national events.

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  Thailand Targets Tourism Boost With Longer Stays For Visitors, Students

  Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees, in a move to boost its crucial tourism sector as its economy stutters.

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  Thailand's New Scheme Will Offer Tourists Up To $14,000 In Medical Coverage

  Thailand has launched a scheme to offer visitors up to $14,000 in medical coverage in the event of an accident, the tourism minister said Thursday, as the kingdom seeks to lure travellers back after the pandemic.

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  Indians Can Travel To Thailand Without Visa From November 10 To May 10

  Indians can travel to Thailand without a visa from November 10 to May 10, 2024 as the Southeast Asian country looks to boost tourism.

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  Thailand To Waive Visa Requirements For Indians To Draw More Tourists

  Thailand will waive visa requirements for arrivals from India and Taiwan from next month to May 2024, a government official said on Tuesday, in a bid to draw in more tourists as high season approaches.

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  5 Reasons Why You Need To Go On A Romantic Vacation To Thailand With Your Partner

  Here are a few reasons which make Thailand a great destination to travel to with your partner

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  Thailand's Koh Samui Island Faces Water Shortage As Tourism Booms

  There are also fears that the island would face even more severe shortages in the coming months as a result of the El Nino phenomenon, which is connected with warmer conditions and less rain.

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  Watch: This Thai Food Market Is Set On Railway Tracks - Video Goes Viral

  As per the Thailand tourism website, Hoop Rom Market is a common fresh market, selling seafood, vegetable, fruits, fresh and dried food, meats etc.

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  This Country's 'Floating Train' Is A Big Hit As Dam Waters Rise

  The weekend train operation is expected to give a boost to domestic tourism, which has been hit by COVID-19.

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  Thailand May Receive More Than 10 Million Foreign Tourists This Year

  Thailand may record slightly more than 10 million foreign tourist arrivals this year, the tourism minister said on Friday, as a vital industry has recovered from the impact of the pandemic.

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  Thailand Expects $64.5 Billion In 2023 Tourism Revenue: Official

  Thailand expects to earn 2.38 trillion baht ($64.50 billion) in tourism revenue in 2023, a government official said on Monday.