Thailand Tourism News — Koh Lanta & Andaman Travel Updates
Thai Pastry Chef Creates First Michelin-Starred Moon Cake
Thai pastry chef Dech Kiuakachcha partners with Michelin-starred Chef Hideki Sato to create Thailand's first three-Michelin-starred moon cakes, available for pre-order through August 12 with a 20% early-bird discount.
Thailand Launches Sports Tourism Festival in Chanthaburi
Thailand's Sports Authority is launching a major sports tourism festival in Chanthaburi from July 24-26, 2026, featuring Muay Thai matches, a marathon, and basketball competitions alongside an entertainment expo. The event aims to boost loc
Thailand Plans Direct Flights From China, Europe to Surat Thani
Thailand's transport ministry is establishing direct flights from China and Europe to Surat Thani Airport to boost tourism to Samui Island, while implementing seamless baggage handling systems that deliver luggage directly to hotels.
Ning Chanya Stars in Kung Fu Soccer After Three-Year Wait
Actress Ning Chanya makes her international film debut in martial arts action film "Kung Fu Soccer," a "Shaolin Soccer" spinoff following a women's football team that uses kung fu to win a tournament. The film premieres in Thai cinemas afte
Anantara Luxury Resorts Expand Across Global Destinations
Anantara Luxury Resorts continues its global expansion with properties spanning Thailand, the Maldives, Dubai, Italy, Seychelles, and Zambia, maintaining its reputation for world-class hospitality.
K-pop Group iKON Returns to Bangkok with Explosive Concert
K-pop group iKON performed at Thunder Dome in Bangkok on July 4, their first Thailand concert in nearly two years, reuniting all four members after military service. The show marked a major stop on their world tour and showcased the group's
Moo Deng Predicts France and England for World Cup Final
Moo Deng, Thailand's famous pygmy hippopotamus, predicted France and England will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final by choosing their fruit platters at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri province.
New Honda City Blends Sporty Design With Hybrid Power
Honda's redesigned City celebrates 30 years with sporty styling and new hybrid e:HEV powertrains, featuring enhanced safety technology and refined performance across sedan and hatchback variants. The updated compact sedan blends spacious in
Flight Centre Gathers 2,000 Travel Pros in Bangkok
More than 2,000 travel professionals from Flight Centre Travel Group gathered in Bangkok July 10-12 for their annual global conference, showcasing Thailand's wellness tourism and hospitality to influential international travel distributors.
Khun Phra Launches Health-Focused Breakfast Menu
Long-standing Sukhumvit 23 restaurant Khun Phra launches a health-focused breakfast menu with options ranging from affordable sets with eggs and sausage to premium salmon eggs benedict, alongside its signature pad Thai and fried rice.
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka Brings Big Bowl Tour to Bangkok
Award-winning comedian Atsuko Okatsuka brings her new "Big Bowl Tour" stand-up show to Bangkok on November 27 at Union Hall. The global comedy sensation, fresh off 200+ sold-out shows, is known for her viral clips and signature bowl cut sty
New Sadao Road Opens Thailand-Malaysia Tourism Gateway
A new road connecting Thailand's Sadao customs checkpoint with Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam opened on July 10, aiming to boost cross-border tourism and position southern Thailand as a regional travel hub linking Thailand, Malaysia and Singap