Thailand Tourism News — Koh Lanta & Andaman Travel Updates
Two Centara Hotels Win International Awards, Celebrating Global Success
Centara Reserve Samui and Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives each claimed ninth place in the DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards 2026, recognizing the luxury properties' excellence in service and hospitality across Thailand and the Maldives.
Rock On The Beach 2026 Brings Together Top Rock Acts for Epic Finale
Rock On The Beach 2026 made history as Eastern Thailand's largest seaside rock festival, featuring ten top rock artists including Bodyslam at Laem Charoen Beach in Rayong Province on April 25. The event featured elevated production, enterta
Vietjet Thailand Teams Up with TAT to Launch Major Promotion: 30% Discount on Flights to Secondary Cities
Vietjet Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand are offering 30% flight discounts to secondary cities like Nakhon Si Thammarat, Khon Kaen, Chiang Rai, and Hat Yai through May 31, with travel permitted May 6–September 30.
Outrage as tourists expose themselves on Phuket tuk-tuk
Foreign tourists faced backlash after being photographed exposing themselves aboard a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket's Karon area, prompting calls for authorities to investigate and consider deportation.
Head to Bangkok's CentralWorld to Scan and Claim Your Boyfriend (Just Kidding)! PunPun Put 100 Roses to the Test for a Line Confession—I'm Going All In on This Mystical Method!
Thai celebrity PunPun's viral matchmaking ritual at Bangkok's CentralWorld—praying with 100 roses at the Trimurti statue—claimed to attract a Line message from her soulmate within moments, sparking a social media trend among single visitors
Variety of Vehicles – Relaxed Driving with Honda e:N2, an EV with Natural Driving Character
Honda's new e:N2 electric vehicle combines sedan and SUV styling with natural, responsive driving dynamics that impressed testers on a 145-kilometer Bangkok-to-Kanchanaburi run. The EV delivered smooth acceleration, excellent ride comfort,
Surge! Foreign tourists flock to Thailand with 11.3 million visitors in first four months, generating over 555 billion baht
Thailand welcomed 11.3 million foreign tourists in the first four months of 2025, generating over 555 billion baht in revenue, with Chinese visitors surging 40% in recent weeks to lead all nationalities.
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
A tourist was caught stepping on coral at Maya Bay, leading officials to warn visitors and demand stricter enforcement from tour operators in the protected waters near Viking Cave.
Blessed by Ancestors: Ancient Trees Fall on Naga Statue, Damage Fortunately Occurs During Noon Closure with No Injuries
Two ancient trees collapsed onto a naga statue at a shrine in Udon Thani's Ban Dung district on Saturday, causing damage but no injuries because the incident occurred during the temple's noon closure when visitors were restricted.
ATTA-TTAA Propose Three-Point Strategy to Government for Managing War Crisis Impact on Tourism
Tourism industry groups propose 7 billion baht in government support including charter flight subsidies, domestic travel incentives, and suspension of outbound travel taxes to counter the crisis impacting Thailand's tourism sector.
Grand Night Festival in Saiburi: Experience the Complete Charm of Pattani at Wasukri Beach
Pattani Night Fest On The Beach returns May 2-3, 2026, at Wasukri Beach in Saiburi, featuring professional kickboxing, traditional fishing competitions, and 100+ food vendors celebrating the region's multicultural heritage and sea culture.
Great Value for the Whole Family! Nong Nooch Pattaya Offers 'Buy One Get One Free' Throughout May to Help Families Save
Nong Nooch Pattaya offers buy-one-get-one-free admission throughout May 2026 for Thai visitors, with children under 140cm and seniors getting free daily entry year-round. The 1,700-acre park features 60 gardens, dinosaur exhibits, and an an