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Thailand should pursue a more ambitious, product-driven tourism strategy and create an independent tourism board to attract large-scale investment and maintain its status as one of the world’s leading travel destinations, according to Kevin Clayton, chief brand officer for Thailand at Galaxy Entertainment Group. He voiced this in a recent article first published in the Bangkok Post. Mr. Clayton said Thailand’s global reputation for hospitality, cultural richness, cuisine and natural beauty remains strong. But with tourism across Asia-Pacific expected to surge—driven largely by expanding middle-class populations in China and India—the region is becoming increasingly competitive, he said. “Thailand needs to…

Keep these key numbers handy while traveling in Thailand: Tourist Police 1155, Emergency 191, Medical 1669, TAT 1672, Immigration 1178/0 2572 8500, BMTA 1348, State Railway 1690, and Disaster Warning Center 1784. PATTAYA, Thailand – Planning a trip to Thailand? Here are essential tourist assistance contact numbers to ensure a smooth and safe journey: Tourist Information Center (TAT): 1672Tourist Police Bureau: 1155Emergency Call Center (Royal Thai Police): 191Medical Emergency Call Center: 1669Ministry of Tourism & Sports Tourist Assistance Center (TAC): 0 2134 4077Immigration Bureau (Visa & Stay Extension): 1178, 0 2572 8500State Railway of Thailand (Train Info & Booking): 1690Bangkok…

By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 07:15 EST, 24 November 2025 | Updated: 07:13 EST, 25 November 2025 Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn moreIt’s November, which means it’s every shopper’s dream as Black Friday fast approaches.And this year it’s starting even earlier than usual, as Amazon has its own separate Black Friday Sale, which began last week.This year, Black Friday begins on November 28, and Cyber Monday on December 1, while the Amazon Black Friday Sale started…

Visitors in wheelchairs explore the historic temples of Ayutthaya during a 5-day pilot journey, experiencing Thailand’s commitment to accessible and inclusive tourism for all. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is reaffirming its commitment to becoming a “Tourism for all” destination through a pilot initiative that highlights the country’s readiness for accessible tourism. A group of 29 wheelchair-using tourists from Taiwan embarked on a “Bangkok–Ayutthaya 5-Day” journey from November 18-22, 2025, to assess Thailand’s standards and preparedness in accommodating visitors with mobility needs. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), led the group…

BANGKOK, Nov 25 — Residents of southern Thailand waded through waist-deep floods today, with a main tourist town left inundated by days of heavy rain, stranding people in homes and hotels, and killing at least 13 in the region.The government declared a state of emergency in southern Songkhla province today, as the meteorological department forecast more rain and possible flash floods this week.Torrential rains since late last week inundated the tourist hub of Hat Yai and the southern region, killing 13 people in four flood-hit provinces, the department of disaster prevention and mitigation said.Local television footage in recent days has…

Filipino travellers going to Phuket, pay attention. Thailand is getting stricter with tourist visas. Immigration officers will now check travel plans, funds, and past trips to make sure visitors are really there for tourism. Short trips with clear plans are fine, but those trying to stay longer through repeated ‘visa runs’ could be questioned or sent home.What’s happening in PhuketPhuket is a favourite for Filipinos looking for beaches, nightlife, and tropical fun. But authorities have noticed some tourists abusing Thailand’s visa-free entry rules. The practice called ‘visa running’ lets people leave and re-enter the country to extend their stay beyond…

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s progressive Move Forward Party, at the party headquarters in Bangkok on April 19, 2023. Credit – Andre Malerba—Bloomberg/Getty ImagesPita Limjaroenrat doesn’t look like a defeated man. The 42-year-old former tech executive strides into the meeting room of his upstart Move Forward Party’s Bangkok headquarters wearing an immaculate navy-blue suit, fuchsia necktie, and a winsome grin. It’s not long before our discussion on Thai politics takes a not unwelcome detour into sport and music, particularly Pita’s fondness of rugby from his childhood in rural New Zealand, as well as his love of playing guitar and rock…

A new law taking effect on Nov. 8 prohibits drinking at licensed premises and commercial venues between midnight and 11 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.Foreign tourists flooded social media with criticism of the rule, calling it “unreasonable and restrictive” and some said they would avoid Thailand in favor of other nearby destinations with more relaxed alcohol rules, Bangkok Post reported.A netizen said: “Thailand says it needs more tourists, but this new policy will have the opposite effect — it gives tourists plenty of reason to choose other Southeast Asian countries first.”Another said: “Once tourists learn they can’t…

BANGKOK: The Thai government has adopted a stringent new measure in its war against cybercrime, effectively banning all state agencies and regulated entities from sending SMS text messages or emails that contain embedded links.Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE), announced that the Cabinet (Council of Ministers) approved the new directive, which aims to decisively close a major loophole exploited by scammers targeting the public.Under the policy, citizens are now instructed to presume that any communication featuring a link and claiming to be from a government body is fraudulent.They are advised to report the message to the police and…

BANGKOK (AP) — Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, remains one of the country’s most influential and controversial figures nearly two decades after being ousted in a 2006 military coup. His political journey, marked by unprecedented popularity, a dramatic fall from power, years in self-imposed exile and a high-profile return, continues to shape Thailand’s political landscape.Thaksin’s dramatic path took another turn Tuesday when the Supreme Court ruled that he must serve a one-year prison term for previous convictions on graft and abuse of power charges, after investigating whether officials had mishandled his return to Thailand in 2023…