- Krabi, Hua Hin lead staycation surge/Thailand’s private hospitals under pressure/Bacterial Infections Claim Over 100 Lives/Electricity firm lost 280 million baht
- THE IRAN WAR: US Missile Strikes Escalated
- ECONOMY: Thailand shelves land bridge/US tariff impact on Thailand/World reacts to Trump’s new tariffs/Exports, FDI lift Thailand/Thai exports rise 20.8%/Thai-EU FTA opens doors/Plan to rebuild Thai fisheries
- TOURISM: Thailand’s sex industry and criminalization costs/2.45-billion-baht tourism boost/Temple rule bars women/Phuket hotels targeted
- THAILAND EXPERIENCE: Alley That Feeds Old Bangkok
- FOREIGNERS BEHAVING BADLY/Thai woman confronts loud Italian tourists
- HUA HIN TRANSPORT and LINKS
Krabi, Hua Hin lead Thailand’s staycation surge
Thailand’s coastal destinations are witnessing a significant rise in staycation bookings, with Krabi leading the charge, according to recent data from Traveloka. Krabi’s bookings have more than doubled year on year, followed by Hua Hin with an increase of over 80%, Pattaya at around 65%, and Phuket nearly 60%.
Staycation bookings across Thailand on Traveloka have surged by over 70%, reflecting a growing inclination for brief escapes that align with modern, flexible lifestyles. This change is driven by factors such as flexible work arrangements and a heightened focus on well-being, making short breaks an attractive option to recharge without the extensive planning or cost of long-haul travel. Continued …
Premium public care puts Thailand’s private hospitals under pressure
Thailand’s private hospital sector is facing a new source of competition as the government expands premium services at public hospitals, putting pressure on mid-tier operators that rely on domestic self-pay and insured patients.
The Department of Medical Services (DMS) has launched 16 premium clinics across public hospitals and specialist institutes, most of them in Bangkok, offering faster access to specialist care for higher-income, privately insured and foreign patients. Continued …
Rainy Season Bacterial Infections Claim Over 100 Lives
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued an urgent public health warning following a surge in bacterial infections linked to the rainy season, with combined fatalities from leptospirosis and melioidosis surpassing 100 since the start of the year.
Health officials have highlighted farmers, elderly residents, and individuals working in direct contact with soil or standing water as the primary risk groups, with the highest infection rates concentrated in the southern and northeastern regions. Continued …
Electricity firm lost 280 million baht in stolen power to organized crime bitcoin mining gang
Thailand has uncovered one of its biggest suspected cryptocurrency power theft operations after investigators seized 1,900 bitcoin mining machines. Detectives uncovered more than B280 million in stolen electricity and have launched a widening hunt for the financiers behind the organized criminal network.
The sweeping DSI-PEA investigation, presented on Thursday by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, exposed a sophisticated high-voltage bypass system that had been operating for more than a year. This triggered a customs probe into imported mining equipment and raised the prospect of further prosecutions as detectives examine financial records, seized devices and explore possible links to public servants. Continued …
US Missile Strikes Escalated Against Iran as Oil Prices Soar Above $100
The United States has launched a sustained barrage of missile strikes against targets across Iran, prompting retaliatory bombardment of American bases in neighbouring Arab states and driving global crude oil prices above $100 a barrel.
US President Donald Trump threatened to intensify military action, warning that Washington is “locked and loaded” to target Iranian energy infrastructure, key bridges, and nuclear sites. However, he simultaneously signaled a willingness to pursue diplomatic negotiations to resolve the crisis, stating that a “smarter strategy is to make a deal”. Continued …
Thailand shelves Land Bridge plan after study
Thailand’s proposed land bridge connecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea has effectively been shelved after a government study found it offered low commercial viability and carried high financial and environmental risks.
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas announced the outcome at Government House yesterday, following the final meeting of the committee appointed to examine the project. Asked directly whether the plan had been dropped, Ekniti replied: “You could say that.” Continued …
US tariff impact on Thailand remains limited amid export exemptions
Global trade-policy tensions have returned to the fore as the United States presses ahead with protectionist measures to safeguard its interests and supply chains. The latest action invokes Section 301, a law that allows the US to take retaliatory trade action against trading partners.
The measure targets forced-labour issues and covers more than 60 trading partners. The move places direct pressure on free trade through tariffs and other barriers, raising production costs and forcing further adjustments across global supply chains. Continued …
World reacts sharply to Trump’s new tariffs as countries weigh retaliation
After US President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs of 10%-12.5% on around 60 countries and territories, including Thailand, over alleged failures to prevent forced labour in supply chains, governments around the world have reacted sharply.
Most countries have rejected the allegations as baseless and unreasonable. However, responses vary on whether they will retaliate against the United States. Continued …
Exports, FDI lift Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.5%
Thailand’s Finance Ministry has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.5% from the 1.6% projected in April, after exports, private investment and household consumption performed more strongly than expected.
The ministry now expects gross domestic product to expand within a range of 2.0% to 3.0%, according to Vinit Visessuvanapoom, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office and a ministry spokesperson. The new projection is slightly more optimistic than the Bank of Thailand’s June forecast of 2.3%. Continued …
Thai exports rise 20.8% in June thanks to industrial goods
Exports surged 20.8% year-on-year to US$34.7 billion in June, driven by strong demand for industrial goods such as electronics, smartphones, electrical appliances, and automobiles and auto parts, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Exports of industrial products expanded by 25.1% in the month, marking the 27th consecutive month of growth. Conversely, agricultural and agro-industrial product exports declined by 6.5%, though certain categories such as rubber, sugar, canned and processed seafood, pet food, and processed chicken posted growth. Continued …
Thai-EU FTA opens doors, but Thailand must raise its standards
Thailand is stepping up efforts to strengthen economic ties with Europe by racing to finalize the free trade agreement with the European Union by the end of 2026 the Thai-EU FTA. Experts say, however, that Thai businesses doing trade with the bloc need to prioritize the traceability of their exported goods.
Thai trade representative Werapong Prapha describes the Thai-EU FTA as a catalyst to increase Thailand’s competitiveness, particularly against other ASEAN nations that already have such deals with the EU. This includes eliminating tariff barriers on some Thai exports, particularly agricultural products. Continued …
Cabinet approves plan to rebuild Thai fisheries
The Cabinet has approved a 12.76-billion-baht fisheries management plan targeting the recovery of aquatic resources, tighter controls against illegal fishing and stronger competitiveness for Thailand’s seafood industry by 2027.
The Fisheries Management Policy and Plan for 2023-2027, proposed by the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry, will serve as a common framework for state agencies involved in managing and developing the country’s fisheries. Continued …
Thailand’s sex industry and criminalization costs
Thailand’s sex industry is illegal under the 1996 Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, but an analysis on Thursday argues that it remains deeply embedded in the country’s tourism economy, supporting hotels, bars, restaurants, taxis and other businesses.
For foreigners living in or visiting Thailand, the issue is relevant well beyond the country’s red-light districts. Nightlife spending by overseas visitors can flow through many ordinary tourism services, while the criminal status of sex work leaves workers without many of the protections, healthcare routes and welfare support available to formally registered employees. Continued …
Thailand to roll out a 2.45-billion-baht tourism boost
Thailand plans three tourism-boosting schemes: a 1.75-billion-baht co-payment program covering hotels, restaurants, and attractions nationwide; 200-million-baht domestic airfare discounts for 400,000 seats; and a 500-million-baht international flight initiative targeting 487,000 visitors. All require Cabinet and committee approval before implementation, expected late 2026.
The Thai Travel Thai Plus initiative is a co-payment scheme designed to cover all 77 provinces, spanning a wide range of tourism services such as hotels, restaurants, attractions, OTOP shops, spas, one-day tours, car and boat hire, and public transport. Continued …
Chiang Mai Silver Temple rule bars women from Ubosot
Wat Sri Suphan, Chiang Mai’s Silver Temple, has drawn international criticism after a foreign tourist highlighted a rule allowing only men inside its Silver Ubosot, despite women also being required to buy entry tickets.
The tourist’s photograph of the English-language sign was shared on X and had attracted more than 4.5 million views by yesterday. Women are permitted to walk around the outside of the building and view its interior, but cannot enter. Continued …
Phuket hotels targeted in illegal business checks
Thai authorities have inspected and arrested operators at three Phuket hotel sites accused of operating without construction permits and hotel business licenses, as the government widens its crackdown on illegal hotels and suspected nominee ownership.
The inspections, announced yesterday, followed instructions from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for agencies to tackle influential figures, foreign “gray capital” groups and unlawful business operations. Continued …
The Alley That Feeds Old Bangkok
By 5:30 in the morning, the Trok Mor alley in Old Bangkok is already awake. Metal shutters rattle open one by one. A woman arranges bundles of holy basil and Chinese celery beneath a bare light bulb while another vendor lays out bitter beans and kitchen herbs on a wooden table.
Deeper inside the lane, a cleaver lands against a chopping block, followed by a mouthwatering piece of roasted red pork. Steam curls from a pot of fish maw soup as office workers, monks with alms bowls and elderly neighbors begin weaving past one another with quiet familiarity. Continued …
Thai woman confronts loud Italian tourists on train
A Thai woman and a group of Italian tourists were involved in a heated argument aboard a train after she complained that they were making too much noise, according to a video shared on TikTok. The video shows the tourist group talking loudly and shouting inside the carriage, prompting the Thai woman, who filmed the exchange, to take out her phone and record them. Continued …
Italian Embassy Page Targeted After Skytrain Row Involving Italian Teenagers
A viral altercation involving a group of noisy Italian exchange students on Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain has triggered a massive online backlash, culminating in thousands of Thai social media users targeting the official Facebook page of the Italian Embassy in Bangkok. Continued …
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Hua Hin Links and Transport
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Experience a mouthwatering journey in Hua Hin, with cheap eats and local street food to upscale dining at beachfront restaurants and everything in between. We’ll try appetizing Thai foods like creamy khao soi, delicious pad thai, fresh seafood, crispy pork belly, fried bananas and more in this Hua Hin food tour. 
Thailand is promoting its road-safety strategy on the world stage despite recording one of Asia’s worst motorcycle death tolls, as new figures reveal more than 14,000 riders died last year, British tourists remain under official travel warnings and two high-profile fatalities on Koh Samui have intensified international scrutiny.
Global energy supplies are being squeezed across three major shipping fronts, with conflicts threatening the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea route through Bab el-Mandeb and Russia’s Black Sea oil infrastructure at the same time.
Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel yesterday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and US President Donald Trump threatened to strike them in return.
China’s export machine produced one of the most consequential economic statistics of recent years when it posted a record trade surplus of approximately USD 1.2 trillion for 2025. China’s customs data revealed exports hit USD 3.77 trillion in 2025, up 5.5% year-on-year, while imports remained flat at USD 2.58 trillion, yielding an unprecedented surplus that is equivalent to the GDP of a top-20 economy.
The current AI boom has triggered a wave of investment flowing into developing economies across Southeast Asia, including Thailand. According to Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI), investment applications in the first quarter of 2026 exceeded B1 trillion across more than 600 projects, led by the digital and electronics industries to support AI-related growth.
Thailand’s government and Huawei set out a shared roadmap for the country’s artificial intelligence ambitions yesterday as the Huawei Thailand Digital & AI Summit 2026 opened in Bangkok under the theme “Advancing ALL Intelligence Thailand” — with the two sides using the occasion to launch a new national AI ecosystem initiative alongside fresh economic and talent figures.
Thailand should recognize its LGBTQ+ economy as a new growth engine that requires legal and structural reforms to attract investment and enhance global competitiveness, according to several speakers.
Thailand and India agreed to strengthen transport links and boost tourism during talks between Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn and Indian ambassador to Thailand Puneet Agrawal yesterday.
Culture Ministry selects 76 cultural highlights for Unseen Thai
If yesterday morning’s opening speeches at the Huawei Thailand Digital & AI Summit 2026 in Bangkok were about ambition, the address that followed was about plumbing. Poonpat Leesombatpaiboon, secretary-general of Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), used his keynote — titled “Green Technology for AI Thailand: Powering the Foundation of the AI Era” — to argue that Thailand’s AI future will be decided as much in power plants and transmission lines as in data centers.
The Renewable Energy Industry Club, under the Federation of Thai Industries, has called on the government to allow renewable power producers with expired adder tariffs to sell electricity to businesses, which require vast amounts of clean energy.
Thailand is reviewing a 24-billion-baht ($714 million) plan to help replace up to 80,000 aging transport vehicles with EVs and evaluating whether it should be extended to cover all electric vehicle purchases as part of its energy-transition efforts.
Thailand will observe three consecutive public holidays from Tuesday, July 28 to Thursday, July 30, with alcohol sales restricted during the final two days.
InterContinental Hua Hin Resort named Thailand’s best resort hotel
Discover where locals truly eat in Hua Hin. Visit five stops spanning 3.5 hours, sampling 18 different dishes: First, a 100-year-old, three-generation noodle shop serving Gaolao beef soup with multiple cuts, including tender gristle (nature’s collagen supplement!) Next, Yum Naem Khao Tod – fermented pork sausage wrapped in betel leaves with herbs, peanuts, and ginger, eaten like tiny flavor-packed tacos. 
Thailand’s retail prices for most petrol, gasohol and diesel products increased by 0.90 baht per liter todat, following a decision by the Fuel Fund Executive Committee.
Expat health insurance in Thailand gets harder to buy the closer you get to 60. If that birthday is creeping up on you, you’ve probably already wondered whether your current coverage will actually hold up when you need it most.
The Origin of the Word ‘Farang’ Did Not Begin in Thailand
Thailand presses on with Cambodia border fence
Barely two decades since its introduction, Thailand’s universal healthcare scheme is tottering on the brink of collapse under a growing financial burden. Radical reforms now seem unavoidable.
Oil prices settled at their highest level since June 11 yesterday as escalating US-Iran hostilities and growing threats to shipping through two major waterways heightened fears of global supply disruption.
I have a monumental task: convincing readers that Thailand’s economy is performing poorly and is likely to contract this year. My strongest evidence is not the abundance of statistics or economic theories at my disposal. It is far simpler: people are spending much more on energy and, inevitably, less on everything else.
The Thai baht has fallen to its weakest level in 15 months, depreciating by more than 6% since the start of the year, as soaring global energy costs and lingering Middle East tensions push Thailand’s current account into deficit.
Thailand’s trade relationship with the United States is entering a critical new phase as Washington prepares to use Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974 to examine countries accused of unfair trade practices.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials concerned to revise the land bridge project of the government while speeding up other transport projects linking Thailand, China, Laos, Malaysia and Singapore, according to the government spokesman.
The financial results of Thai Airways International (THAI) are expected to bottom out in the second quarter, while recently approved tourism stimulus efforts should help airlines in the second half even as renewed US-Iran tensions cause jet fuel prices to rise, say analysts.
Thai travelers are increasingly turning marathon weekends into full travel experiences, as the “run-cation” trend — traveling while joining running events — gains momentum across Asia.
Chon Buri tourism operators are urging the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to address persistent issues affecting the low season and safety, including unlicensed hotels, illegal tour operators and unregulated entertainment venues.
If you’ve ever had a conversation with a Thai person, you might have encountered their unique way of telling time.
Thai exporters risk losing orders and access to major markets unless they accelerate compliance with tightening environmental and sustainability rules, EXIM Thailand has warned, as the state-owned bank prepares ESG-reporting assistance and green loans carrying interest rates from 2.75%.
A new set of trade rules is sweeping through the business world. This time, it is not about price or quality. It is about carbon reduction — and whether companies can keep up.
As part of its sustainability journey, the resort has implemented a wide range of initiatives designed to reduce its environmental impact and promote responsible hospitality. These include reducing single-use plastics through the use of water filtration systems and glass bottles, implementing energy-saving systems in meeting facilities, and operating an on-site wastewater treatment system that allows treated water to be reused for landscape irrigation. 
An anti-corruption watchdog has urged the government to step up its fight against graft after a local government recruitment exam scandal, warning the case exposes deep-rooted problems in the bureaucracy and could damage Thailand’s international reputation.
Thai customs officials have seized 1.6 tons of dried cannabis buds concealed among blankets and duvet covers in two export containers destined for the Netherlands at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri province.
It would be so easy for Donald Trump to escape from the trap he has built for himself in the Persian Gulf. Just declare a victory and leave.
Six of Thailand’s largest listed banks reported a combined net profit of approximately 101.4 billion baht for the first half of 2026, as wealth management and fee income cushioned the impact of falling interest margins, though ratings agency Fitch has warned that earnings and asset quality across the sector face further pressure in the second half of the year.
The never-ending fight for Nui Beach
Why You Should Skip This Thai Island
Listening to Buffalo Herders
Senators propose 3 sites for UNESCO list
Khao Tom is cool again
There’s a new threat on the horizon that could soon sweep the world, raising food and energy prices and disrupting supply chains at a time when the world is least able to cope. It’s called El Niño and forecasts are calling for the one of the strongest on record in the fourth quarter of this year — in other words a “super El Niño.”
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, through the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AirAsia Group to elevate mutual tourism promotion under the concept “Amazing Thailand: Feel All the Feelings.” The agreement encompasses marketing collaborations, communications, aviation route connectivity between Thailand and Malaysia, and market intelligence exchanges to drive short-haul travel — particularly from the Malaysian market.
The Cha Am Squid Festival will return Sept. 12–19, with the annual event taking place at the Cha Am Beach viewpoint. The festival is officially known as the 25th Eat Shellfish, Catch Squid @ Cha Am Festival.
Prachuap Khiri Khan has launched a vaping campaign to improve awareness among young people about the dangers of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction. Deputy Gov. Prateep Boriboonrat opened the training program at Hadthong Hotel in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan yesterday.
A recent wedding controversy involving a Thai bride and a foreign groom has renewed attention on Sin Sod, the Thai marriage custom in which the groom or his family presents money, gold or other valuables during the ceremony.
Nearly a year after border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia were shut, intermittent diplomatic overtures have yet to produce the political trust needed to reopen them, leaving border communities and businesses facing an increasingly prolonged economic standstill.
Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early today, forcing its crew to abandon the ship even as the United States conducted yet-another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic over control of the key waterway.
The baht is expected to continue weakening against the US dollar this week after falling to a nearly 15-month low, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East.
The Thai Restaurant Assn. is asking the government to connect raw material wholesalers with restaurants to lower ingredient costs, rather than providing subsidies for each dish.
Thailand studies Bangkok Port closure and entertainment complex plan
The Industry Ministry is drafting a landmark law aimed at regulating data center investments in Thailand, as the country grapples with the environmental and infrastructural challenges posed by the sector’s rapid growth.
Thai Beverage, the maker of Chang beer and SangSom rum, is considering a potential sale of its KFC restaurant franchise business in Thailand, according to people familiar with the matter.
Thailand’s rich culture, beautiful landscapes and distinctive cuisine aren’t the only reasons why tourists keep flocking to the country. Thailand has been leading Asia in medical tourism, with more than a million foreigners travelling to the country every year for medical and surgical procedures.
Bangkok is preparing to host its largest HYROX event yet, as the global fitness race returns for four days of competition, bringing together more than 20,000 athletes from Aug. 13–16.
Korat Buddhist Lent candle festival returns with grand parade
Thailand is leaning hard into solar and wind power, and households are beginning to see the payoff: lower electricity bills. A report says cleaner energy and more competitive long-term contracts are pushing down the average cost of power, an important signal in a region where air-conditioning demand can hammer family budgets.
Heavily reliant on pesticides, Thai agriculture is ‘trapped in a vicious cycle’
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 today, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union (EU). 
Hua Hin’s Most Atmospheric Night Markets? Tamarind & Cicada Walking Tour
A total of 7,024 businesses ceased operations in the first half of this year, up 12.5% year-on-year, with total registered capital of 98.9 billion baht, an increase of 224%, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Thailand expects more than B70 billion in investment from four leading Chinese electric vehicle and advanced-technology companies, following talks in Chengdu yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the commitments followed a Thailand investment roadshow led by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in the Chinese city.
Corrupt government officials are seen as the leading reason foreigners can illegally run businesses in Thailand, according to a nationwide NIDA Poll. Some 67.1% of respondents blamed corruption or misconduct among state officials for businesses directly operated by foreigners or run through Thai nominees.
Pet ownership creates a new economic opportunity
Thailand plans to halve visa-free entry from 60 to 30 days for citizens of 54 countries, including Switzerland, a move likely to affect those seasonal retirees who spend much of the European winter in the kingdom. The change has not yet appeared in the Royal Gazette. It will take effect 15 days after publication. Until then, Swiss visitors and other eligible nationals can still enter visa-free for 60 days.
Thailand advances B12-billion Koh Samui cruise terminal project
How to Ride MRT: Easy Thai Phrases for Asoke and Sukhumvit Transit
It’s no secret that Thailand is home to some of the world’s most stunning stays. Beyond breezy beachfront resorts, Thailand is also home to stunning art-filled hotels where art takes center stage — whether through paintings, sculptures, bold design, traditional Thai craftsmanship, or contemporary installations.
Russia battered Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight with one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war, killing at least one person and wounding 16 others, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said yesterday. 
Cocaine addiction rehab in Thailand spans budget value centers to five-star clinics, and the right fit depends on price, location, and clinical need. Clinicians treat cocaine dependence through the mind, not a prescription pad, which raises the stakes on choosing well. The wrong center wastes money and momentum, while the right one separates a person from triggers and rebuilds the brain’s reward system.
TrueMoney, Southeast Asia’s leading fintech platform under Ascend Money, has rolled out Thailand’s first inclusive “tap-to-pay” digital financial service. “The move is part of a strategy designed to make contactless payments more accessible for consumers,” said Monsinee Nakapanant, co-president of Ascend Money.
Thailand, a country of 67 million inhabitants, has an elderly population of more than 12 million people, and growing, with medical needs that require highly trained staff. This is straining the capacity to meet the needs of this age group and is negatively impacting health services that provide increasingly sophisticated medical services.
The government has insisted cannabis is “not freely available” in Thailand, reiterating that cannabis buds are strictly regulated and may only be bought or sold with a valid medical prescription.
U.S. And Iran Escalate Strikes Across Mideast
Vendors struggle despite aid plan
Thailand could face a significant blow to exports if proposed US Section 301 tariffs take effect after July 24, according to Pachara Naripthaphan, a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission board.
People’s Party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun has strongly criticized the stricter eligibility criteria for the state welfare card program, arguing that the tighter screening process has excluded many genuinely poor people from receiving assistance.
Thailand has asked Japan to support four new water-management projects aimed at improving flood prevention, including measures for the flood-prone Chao Phraya River basin, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to strengthen resilience against increasingly frequent extreme weather.
A Russian-run nominee network controling more than 775 homes worth over B5 billion, was dismantled in Chonburi, with four arrests, 41 raids and a nationwide investigation now under way into hundreds of companies and suspected foreign land ownership. 
Suvarnabhumi arrivals face 2-3 hour immigration queues
Gastronomy Tourism Tipped to Spread Wealth Beyond Bangkok
The Thai government is preparing to support Phuket singer-guitarist Nene Royal in the next stage of her America’s Got Talent journey and involve her in promoting the country’s tourism, international image and soft power.
Dubai carrier flydubai is pressing ahead with its expansion in Thailand, doubling its daily flights to Bangkok from tomorrow as travel demand between the UAE and Southeast Asia continues to climb despite recent geopolitical uncertainty.
Why Isan Cuisine Is Part of Thailand’s Wellness Food Conversation
Koh Samui named world’s best island
The Future of Krabi’s Quiet Luxury
What It Costs To Stay At Hua Hin Wellness Retreat
Is Prachuap Khiri Khan The Most Underrated Thai Beach Town?
Hua Hin doesn’t look like a typical retirement hotspot in Thailand. No loud nightlife, no hype, no constant tourist energy. On paper it looks almost too quiet… but that’s exactly why it works so well for long-term living.
Households get more breaks on power bills
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Thailand seeks more EU investment with infrastructure and FTA drive
Saphan Pla Night Market (fishing pier)
BOT Monitors Middle East Tension as Baht Drops 6% Year to Date
New Thai-Malaysian checkpoint a boon for tourism
Thailand buckles to India, restores visa-free scheme
What Americans Get Wrong About Life in Thailand