THAILAND

Thailand Presses for Tariff Relief in U.S. Trade Talks

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, confirmed on Friday that he will lead a high-level delegation to the United States next week for critical trade talks. The negotiations aim to avert the imposition of a 36% U.S. tariff on … Continue reading Thailand Presses for Tariff Relief in U.S. Trade Talks

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