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Thailand Launches Year-Long Tourism and Sports Celebration Targeting 40 Million Visitors and 3 Trillion Baht in Revenue BANGKOK, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thailand has officially launched the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025”, a grand initiative celebrating the nation’s cultural heritage, diverse tourism experiences, and world-class sporting events. The campaign will feature year-round tourism festivals, high-profile sporting tournaments, and exclusive travel privileges, reinforcing Thailand’s position as a global leader in tourism and sports. With an ambitious goal, Thailand aims to attract 39 million international visitors and generate 3 trillion Baht in tourism revenue by 2025. Prime Minister…
The ashes of one of the 12 young Thai footballers rescued from a flooded cave in 2018 were released into the Mekong River in a ceremony watched by family and friends.Duangphet Phromthep, 17, died last month at a football academy in England.His ashes were placed in a small boat along with footballs and some of his prized possessions after his body was cremated in a Buddhist ceremony in England in accordance with his family’s wishes.Phra Khru Prayut Chetiyanukarn, abbot of the province’s Wat Phra That Doi Wao temple who led the Buddhist funeral procession, said the location is where people…
By Hieu Luong  October 30, 2025 | 06:17 am PT Thai Football Association president Nualphan Lamsam (L) presents flowers to Vietnam’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Thailand, Pham Viet Hung, at the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok on the afternoon of Oct. 30, 2025. Photo courtesy of FAT Thai Football Association (FAT) president Nualphan Lamsam, better known as Madam Pang, visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok to personally apologize after Vietnam’s flag was mistakenly replaced with China’s during the draw for the ASEAN U19 Boys’ Futsal Championship. Madam Pang met with Vietnam’s Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung at around 3…
Minister of Tourism and Sports Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn reviews TAT’s “Thailand Summer Blast” results, highlighting strong international arrivals and plans for upcoming festivals and marathons. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has reported positive signs for Thailand’s tourism sector following strong results from the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) “Thailand Summer Blast” campaign. Minister of Tourism and Sports Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn met with TAT executives to review TAT’s operational progress at TAT headquarters. The “Thailand Summer Blast” campaign successfully attracted 1,000 charter flights from secondary cities in China—such as Xi’an, Chengdu, Kunming, Changsha, Wuxi, and Linyi—and is expected to…
Packed grandstands, passionate crowds and final corner showdowns: MotoGP returns to Buriram for five more Grands Prix from 2027 to 2031.
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has announced that delegations from 21 sporting disciplines will travel to the 33rd SEA Games 2025, hosted by Thailand from Dec 3 to 20. However, two national sports federations have boycotted the event, due to ongoing safety concerns.According to an announcement published on Friday (Nov 21) morning, on the official website of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), the Royal Government has approved the sending of 333 delegates, including coaches and athletes, across 21 sports.The sports that Cambodia will compete at include: Athletics, swimming, equestrian, Kun Lbokator, gymnastics, judo, taekwondo (WT), triathlon, volleyball, football, wrestling, pencak…
Thai football legend Piyapong Pue-on talks with the U23 team in March 2025. Photo by FAT Pue-on, along with Technical Committee vice president Chanwit Pholchiwin and secretary general Ekapol Pholnawi, are said to have the decisive opinion in Ishii’s abrupt dismissal on Oct. 21, which led to the appointment of FAT technical director and British coach, Anthony Hudson.However, Pue-on, a football legend in Thailand, asserted that the Technical Committee only provided information and the final decision was made by the FAT Executive Committee. He claimed the decision was based on long-term evaluations but admitted the “timing may not be appropriate,”…
Kim selected many regular players who took part in international training and competitions as well as new and young faces who are for the future of national football. In the list, three are three goalkeepers, eight defenders, 11 midfielders and six strikers. Among them, Khuat Van Khang, Nguyen Dinh Bac, Nguyen Cong Phuong, Nguyen Quoc Viet, Bui Vi Hao and Nguyen Thanh Nhan have made their names internationally through their AFF U23 Championship victory in July. Meanwhile, Tran Thanh Trung, the record transfer deal in Vietnam’s football history, Nguyen Thai Quoc Cuong and Nguyen Duc Viet are named for the…
BANGKOK – For this year’s Games, Thailand has spread the events across 10 key provinces, providing an opportunity for people nationwide to participate. These provinces include Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Chonburi, Rayong, Songkhla, Chiang Mai, and Ratchaburi.Although Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla serve as the main hubs, each region will showcase its unique features and sports events, as follows:Bangkok As the “heart” of the 2025 SEA Games, Bangkok will host more than 30 sports, including key events such as athletics (at Supachalasai Stadium), swimming (at Huamark Sports Complex), men’s football, basketball, 3×3 basketball (at Nimibutr Stadium), volleyball (at…
Minister Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn coordinates with officials to deliver food, water, and assistance to Thai and foreign tourists stranded by severe flooding in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province. HAT YAI, Thailand – Minister of Tourism and Sports Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn conducted a late-night inspection in Hat Yai on November 22 to assist Thai and foreign tourists stranded by extensive flooding in Songkhla Province. Severe flooding across inner commercial districts, residential areas, and surrounding communities has left many visitors unable to leave the city. The Minister met with related agencies to coordinate immediate assistance measures and directed all sectors to urgently deliver food and…