Thailand Tourism News — Koh Lanta & Andaman Travel Updates
King Power Duty-Free Offers Travelers Three Hot Services: Rent & Go, CARAT-to-Miles Exchange, and Seasonal Perfumes
King Power Duty-Free launches three May 2025 services: gadget rentals, a program converting loyalty points to airline miles through July, and seasonal perfumes with discounts up to 30% for purchases over 8,000 baht.
Amazing Thailand GI Tour & Trail Running 2026
A new trail running event combining racing with local food and travel experiences launches in Thailand in 2026, attracting runners and culinary enthusiasts seeking adventure beyond the standard marathon format.
Football Legends from Liverpool and Manchester United Visit Famous Thai Restaurant Thipsamai Pad Thai
Five football legends including Steven Gerrard and Claude Makelele dined at Bangkok's famous Thipsamai Pad Thai restaurant, with an "Evening with Legends" event scheduled for tonight.
Thai tea craze hits Tokyo festival with 40-minute queues
Thai milk tea caused a shopping frenzy at Tokyo's Thai Festival in May, with customers queuing up to 40 minutes for ChaTraMue brand drinks at the event that drew over 300,000 visitors.
Daily Frustration: Foreign Tourists Kick Soccer Ball Around Shopping Mall, Ignoring Children and Elderly Passersby
Two foreign tourists played soccer inside a Phuket shopping mall, ignoring safety concerns from shoppers worried the ball could hit children and elderly visitors, prompting calls for stricter enforcement against disruptive tourist behavior.
Trip Ruined: German Tourist Wins Lawsuit Against Tour Company Over Greek Resort With No Available Poolside Chairs Reserved by Towels
A German tourist won €987 in additional compensation after a Greek resort failed to provide poolside chairs for his family, with towels illegally reserving seats throughout their 11-day August stay on Kos.
Thai Festival in Tokyo attracts over 300,000 visitors
Over 300,000 visitors flocked to Tokyo's Thai Festival in May, making it the largest Thai cultural event overseas with performances, food, and entertainment that captivated Japanese crowds.
Raimon Land Unveils Luxury SLS Residences in Phuket, Targeting Global Millionaire Market
Raimon Land is developing SLS Residences Phuket Kamala, an ultra-luxury branded project featuring 13 villas starting at $6.9 million on Phuket's Millionaire's Mile, set for completion by 2029.
Digital Minister Energizes Northeast's Soft Power, Opens 2026 Rocket Festival with Digital Strategy to Boost Tourism
Thailand's Digital Minister officially opened the 2026 Rocket Festival in Yasothon Province with plans to boost Northeast tourism through smart technology and cultural preservation initiatives.
Koh Mak: Gulf of Thailand's Tropical Paradise
Koh Mak offers pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters in the Gulf of Thailand, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking a peaceful tropical retreat.
Nepal Issues Record 492 Mount Everest Permits as Roughly 1,000 Climbers Prepare to Summit
Nepal issued a record 492 Mount Everest permits for this spring, with roughly 1,000 climbers and guides preparing to attempt the summit despite dangerous ice conditions in the Khumbu Icefall.
Diverse Tourism – Koh Similan's Ao Kuek Bay in Phang Nga Ranks Among World's Top 10 Beaches
Ao Kuek Bay in Phang Nga's Similan Islands has been ranked the world's 10th best beach for 2026 by global tourism experts, recognizing its pristine waters and strict conservation practices including daily visitor limits and mandatory coral-