Thailand Tourism News — Koh Lanta & Andaman Travel Updates

Chiang Rai's Jade Stupa Glows Green Once a Year
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Chiang Rai's Jade Stupa Glows Green Once a Year

Moss and ferns coat a historic pagoda at Wat Tham Pla in Chiang Rai bright emerald green once yearly during the rainy season, creating a spectacular jade stupa that vanishes when the rains end.

Jurassic World Experience Marks First Anniversary at Bangkok Riverside
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Jurassic World Experience Marks First Anniversary at Bangkok Riverside

Jurassic World: The Experience celebrates its first anniversary at Bangkok's Asia Tique with over 600,000 visitors, offering special August events including river fireworks and free film screenings at the 6,000-square-meter immersive dinosa

Doctor Warns Solo Travelers of Silent Carbon Monoxide Danger
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Doctor Warns Solo Travelers of Silent Carbon Monoxide Danger

A doctor's viral TikTok warning highlights carbon monoxide poisoning risks for solo travelers, citing a 2023 incident where 12 guests died in a Georgian resort after a poorly placed generator filled their rooms with toxic gas.

Thriller 'The Devil's Mouth' Filmed Across Thailand
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Thriller 'The Devil's Mouth' Filmed Across Thailand

Five adventurers encounter something deadly while cave diving along Thailand's coast in survival thriller "The Devil's Mouth," filmed across multiple Thai locations from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son.

Devil's Mouth Cast and Director Share Behind-the-Scenes Insights
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Devil's Mouth Cast and Director Share Behind-the-Scenes Insights

The cast and director of thriller "The Devil's Mouth," filmed across Thailand, share production insights including the actors' month-long diving training and the film's focus on authenticity in portraying a tour guide leading tourists into

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Thailand Generally Safe for Tourists, With Important Caveats

Thailand attracts millions of visitors annually with a strong safety record, but road accidents—particularly motorcycle-related—pose the greatest risk, along with common scams and unfamiliar laws on drugs and the monarchy.

Iconsiam Honors Late Queen With Thai Textile Festival
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Iconsiam Honors Late Queen With Thai Textile Festival

Iconsiam hosts month-long Thai textile and arts festival throughout August 2025 honoring late Queen Sirikit, featuring exhibitions, fashion shows, and limited-edition handwoven bags celebrating her legacy of preserving traditional Thai craf

Travel YouTuber Sunny Names Five Most Dangerous Countries
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Travel YouTuber Sunny Names Five Most Dangerous Countries

Travel YouTuber Sunny has ranked the five most dangerous countries he's visited across 63 nations—Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa, and Bolivia—following the death of fellow content creator Hulun Solo in Georgia.

Devotees Flock to Luang Pho Pak Daeng Temple for Blessings
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Devotees Flock to Luang Pho Pak Daeng Temple for Blessings

Hundreds of devotees visited Wat Luang Pho Pak Daeng in Nakhon Nayok during Buddhist Lent to seek blessings, make merit offerings, and consult a sacred pool for lottery numbers believed to bring good fortune.

SJM Offers Premium Golf Packages for Macau Open 2026
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SJM Offers Premium Golf Packages for Macau Open 2026

SJM Resort is offering luxury golf packages for the 2026 Macau Open (October 15-18), with options to compete in pro-am rounds or watch from VIP lounges at partner resorts. Bookings open through October 5, 2025, starting from 4,988 Macanese

Tourism Authority Urges Calm Over Italy-China Fan Dispute
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Tourism Authority Urges Calm Over Italy-China Fan Dispute

Thailand's Tourism Authority is urging calm over an online dispute involving Italian and Chinese tourists, warning that the conflict could damage the country's tourism image if allowed to escalate with major markets.

Seven Eleven Opens at Vientiane Train Station
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Seven Eleven Opens at Vientiane Train Station

CP All's Seven Eleven convenience store chain opened a new outlet at Vientiane Railway Station in early July, capitalizing on Laos's growing tourism with an 8% increase in foreign visitor arrivals during the first half of 2025.