THAILAND

Chiang Mai: Northern Thailand’s Cultural Gem

CHIANG MAI – Long hailed as the tourism crown jewel of Southeast Asia, Thailand has traditionally attracted global visitors to its urban capital Bangkok, the vibrant nightlife of Pattaya, and sun-soaked islands like Phuket and Koh Samui. However, recent media … Continue reading Chiang Mai: Northern Thailand’s Cultural Gem

Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Return to Phuket

PHUKET –  On June 13, Flight AI 379, operated by Air India, departed Phuket at 9:30 a.m. local time en route to New Delhi. Moments after takeoff, crew received a bomb-threat note discovered in a lavatory. The Airbus A321/A320 (reported variously) circled … Continue reading Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Return to Phuket

TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’

BANGKOK — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with on-demand giant Grab to roll out “Tiew Tua Thai Suk Kan Yai Wai Jai Grab – Explore Thailand, Enjoy More, Trust Grab,” a digital-first promotion designed to funnel … Continue reading TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’

TTM+ 2025 Concludes with Record Attendance

CHIANG MAI — The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2025, Thailand’s premier B2B tourism fair, concluded on June 6 at the Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai. It marked a milestone with its carbon-neutral designation and a strong focus on … Continue reading TTM+ 2025 Concludes with Record Attendance

Thailand’s Covid-19 Wave Eases Health Ministry Says

BANGKOK — Thailand registered 65 880 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths between 25 and 31 May, the Public Health Ministry confirmed this week. Although the figure looks steep, epidemiologists insist the country passed its seasonal peak in mid-May and … Continue reading Thailand’s Covid-19 Wave Eases Health Ministry Says