Thailand Tourism News — Koh Lanta & Andaman Travel Updates
Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for Thai Travelers One More Year
Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry program for Thai travelers for another year through July 2027, allowing stays of up to 14 days. The move follows record-breaking tourism between the countries, with over one million Taiwanese and 500,
Designer Kai Ugas Brings Fashion Show to Koh Samui for Songkran
Award-winning designer Kai Ugas showcased cooling Songkran fashions and Tourism Authority of Thailand textile designs at an exclusive pre-holiday event at TheXperience World art attraction on Koh Samui.
Legendary Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra Performs in Thailand
Japan's legendary Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra brings over 40 elite musicians to Thailand for the first time on September 11-12, 2026, performing anime classics and masterworks at Mahidol University in Bangkok.
Early Phi Phi Island Tours Beat Crowds at Maya Bay
Early departures from Phuket beat the crowds at Maya Bay, with a 6am speedboat leaving Boat Lagoon Marina arriving an hour ahead of the main fleet to find an empty beach and smaller group sizes capped at 18 adults.
Phi Phi Island Cat Charms Tourists into Buying Treats
A clever cat on Phi Phi Island in Krabi has gone viral after leading tourists into a convenience store and persuading them to buy cat treats, with the feline now earning playful nicknames like "the Phi Phi scammer" for its charming tactics.
Clever Krabi Cat Leads Tourists to Pet Food
A clever tabby cat in Krabi has gone viral after repeatedly leading foreign tourists into convenience stores and guiding them to the pet food aisle, persuading them to buy treats. Videos shared by South Korean and Taiwanese visitors show th
Yala Brands Showcase Southern Thai Craft at Bangkok Halal Festival
Fifteen Yala-based brands showcasing locally-inspired halal fashion and craft goods are bringing southern Thai creativity to Bangkok's Grand Halal Festival through July, highlighting young designers who blend traditional materials with cont
TAT Partners With The Challenge Season 42 for Global Promotion
The Tourism Authority of Thailand partners with MTV's The Challenge Season 42 to promote Thai destinations globally, with the competition series filmed across Bangkok, Pattaya and Chon Buri premiering on Paramount+ in August 2026.
Thong National Park Unveils 'Navel of Heaven' Attraction
Thong National Park in Chaiyaphum Province has unveiled a new lotus-shaped sculpture called the "Navel of Heaven" where visitors can make wishes and view blooming Crinum flowers amid misty mornings.
Taste The Local Festival Returns to Phitsanulok Palace
Taste The Local at PhitsanulokWherever others are planning their picnics, we want to invite you to have a picnic inside a royal palace together at Taste The Local at Phitsanulok. Come relax and unwin...
ONSENS Targets 10-15% Growth in H2 2025 During High Season
ONSENS projects 10-15% growth in the second half of 2025 driven by Thailand's tourism high season and expanding wellness services, including a new 400-million-baht hotel opening in Bangkok next year. The company is renovating existing branc
Merit-Making Festival Combines Elephant Rides and Buddha Worship
Merit-Making on Elephant Back & Big Buddha Worship Festival 2026Witness a unique cultural tradition at the annual Merit-Making on Elephant Back and Big Buddha Worship Festival! Join this sacred a...