Thailand Tourism News — Koh Lanta & Andaman Travel Updates
Officials Intervene to Defuse Old Town Dispute, Safeguard Tourism Image
Phuket authorities intervened to resolve a dispute between a local shop owner and Chinese tourists that went viral on social media, aiming to protect the island's tourism reputation.
Army Region 2 Unveils Millennia-Old Legend of 'Underwater Narayana Reclining on the Ocean': Thailand's Only Submerged Khmer Carving
Army Region 2 opened a hiking trail to Thailand's only submerged Khmer carving, a 1,000-year-old Narayana relief sculpture hidden in a river in Ubon Ratchathani province's Nam Yuen District. The initiative aims to develop the site as a cult
Yoona Stuns on Cannes Red Carpet, Reinforcing Her 'Global Queen' Status with Elegant White Look
Yoona captivated the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in an elegant white gown on May 17, reinforcing her status as a global style icon while representing luxury brand Qeelin at the prestigious French event.
Tourists recount 'life-or-death' Koh Larn diving trip amid storm safety concerns
Tourists described a harrowing snorkeling trip near Koh Larn on May 4 where they were allegedly left struggling in rough seas during a sudden storm, with inadequate staff assistance and delayed warnings. The viral TikTok post has prompted c
TWS Invites Fans to Create 24/7 Memories at Their First Major Concert in Bangkok on September 26
K-pop group TWS brings their '24/7:FOR:YOU' tour to Bangkok on September 26, 2025, marking their first full-scale concert in Thailand with tickets starting at 2,900 baht.
Pure Sculptural Elegance! Nychaa Makes Stunning Cannes Red Carpet Debut, Flawless Waistline and Presence Absolutely Elevated
Thai actress Nychaa made her Cannes Film Festival debut in a custom white haute couture gown, delivering a minimalist look that earned praise for its elegant design and her commanding presence on the red carpet.
Retailers Celebrate as Tourists from 9 Countries Can Now Pay via 'Tung Ngoen' App
Krungthai Bank's Tung Ngoen app now lets tourists from nine Asian countries pay directly at Thai retailers, with merchants receiving instant baht transfers and eligibility for government support programs.
Phuket Pride Festival to spotlight equality, tourism drive
Phuket will host Pride Festival 2026, featuring the Miss Queen Andaman Power pageant and week-long events designed to promote equality while attracting tourists to the southern Thailand destination.
IMH Plants Flag in Medical Tourism, Opens New Hospital in Heart of Silom
IMH is opening a specialty hospital and cancer center in Bangkok's Silom district by early 2027, targeting Russian and other international medical tourists with projected annual revenue of 480 million baht.
India's School Break and Middle East Flight Resumption Boost Tourist Arrivals
India's school holiday break and resumed Middle East flights are driving tourist recovery this week, with Indian arrivals exceeding 50,000 and overall weekly arrivals reaching 469,173 visitors to Thailand.
Similan Islands National Park Rakes in Over 215 Million Baht
Similan Islands National Park earned record revenue of over 215 million baht this season before closing for its annual five-month maintenance period.
Hurry and Grab Vietjet's Zero-Baht Tickets—1 Million Seats Available, Bookings Open May 19-31
Vietjet Thailand is offering 1 million zero-baht airline tickets plus hotel and attraction discounts during its Online Travel Fair from May 19-31, targeting budget-conscious travelers with bookings for travel through October 2027.