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Phuket Hotels Conference Tackles Tourism Sustainability Gap

Phuket's largest sustainable hospitality conference returns September 7 with over 1,300 professionals gathering to address tourism's gap between sustainability intentions and actual business outcomes across decarbonisation, supply chains, a

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Thailand Tourism Generates Over 700 Billion Baht

The Thai government expressed strong satisfaction with the country’s resilient tourism sector, which generated over 700 billion baht in cumulative revenue. Ms. Ploytalay Laksameesangjan, Deputy Gove...

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Thailand Travel Guide: Plan Your Trip by Season and Region

Thailand's six regions operate on different seasonal calendars and monsoon cycles, so choosing the right area for your travel dates—whether the cultural north, beach-lined Andaman coast, or Gulf islands—is key to avoiding rain and maximizin

GO FRESHTIVAL Brings Fresh Ingredients August 12-16 in Pattaya
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GO FRESHTIVAL Brings Fresh Ingredients August 12-16 in Pattaya

GO FRESHTIVAL runs August 12–16 at GO Wholesale Pattaya, offering fresh ingredients, special promotions, cooking demonstrations, and competitions for restaurant operators and home cooks. The five-day event features seafood, produce, flash s

True 5G Connects Koh Phangan's Five Dimensions
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True 5G Connects Koh Phangan's Five Dimensions

True Corporation expanded 5G coverage across Koh Phangan to support tourism and remote work, launching the initiative at an August 2025 event as the island welcomes nearly 1.8 million annual visitors seeking digital connectivity alongside w

Thailand Tops European Summer Travel Rankings in Asia
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Thailand Tops European Summer Travel Rankings in Asia

Thailand tops European summer travel rankings in Asia for the second consecutive year, with Bangkok, Koh Samui, and Pattaya all placing in the top five regional destinations according to Agoda booking data.

Dark Magic Drama Confessions of a Shaman Debuts
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Dark Magic Drama Confessions of a Shaman Debuts

A horror-drama adaptation of The Ghost Radio's renowned ghost stories, "Confessions of a Shaman" follows a former monk turned dark practitioner seeking revenge after losing everything to life's cruelties, arriving in theaters December 12.

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Thailand Showcases Culture at Tomorrowland Belgium Ahead of December Festival

Thailand showcased its culture at Tomorrowland Belgium this month to promote the inaugural Tomorrowland Thailand festival launching in December near Pattaya, featuring traditional performances, cuisine and immersive experiences for hundreds

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Thailand Wins Best Travel Destination at Weibo Gala

Thailand won Best Travel Destination Country at Weibo Gala 2026 in Bangkok, an award recognizing the nation's growing cultural ties with China and its appeal to Chinese travelers. The Tourism Authority of Thailand accepted the honor alongsi

Samut Songkhram's Ancient Treasures Preserved in Riverside Museum
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Samut Songkhram's Ancient Treasures Preserved in Riverside Museum

A private museum in Samut Songkhram's Bang Noi Floating Market preserves roughly 4,000 ancient artifacts—mostly pottery from the 10th to 18th centuries—salvaged from the Mae Klong River over two decades by its owner.

Khosamangkhalaram Temple: Ancient Pagoda Tour in Nakhon Phanom
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Khosamangkhalaram Temple: Ancient Pagoda Tour in Nakhon Phanom

A 59-meter chedi honoring revered forest master Luang Pu Kham Phan stands nearly complete in Nakhon Phanom after two decades of construction funded by former Defence Minister General Prawit and military classmates. The six-level pagoda hous

TV Hosts Reveal Sweet Papaya Growing Secrets in Chanthaburi
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TV Hosts Reveal Sweet Papaya Growing Secrets in Chanthaburi

TV hosts tour papaya orchards in Chanthaburi and Phetchburi, revealing techniques to boost fruit sweetness while profiling an entrepreneur who built a successful papaya business supporting local farmers.