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Thai tourism worries as Chinese resume trips to Japan

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is closely monitoring the revival of tourism ties between China and Japan, as this could potentially affect the inbound Chinese market to Thailand in the second half of the year, while the impacts of the Middle East conflict have yet to completely subside.

Bangkok Post

International QR payments to get easier

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with the Bank of Thailand and other agencies, is accelerating the rollout of its Cross-Border QR Payment project to support digital tourism and promote spending.

Bangkok Post

Inter QR payments ease

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with the Bank of Thailand, financial institutions and other agencies, is accelerating the rollout of its Cross-Border QR Payment project to support digital tourism and promote seamless spending under the "Pay like a Local" concept.

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TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million arrivals this year, on par with last year, mainly due to the Middle East conflict.

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TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million this year, on par with last year, mainly attributed to the Middle East conflict.

Bangkok Post

TTM+ 2026 opens in Pattaya advancing sustainable and wellness-led tourism

PATTAYA, Thailand, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2026 from 10 to 12 June at the NICE Pattaya Convention and Exhibition Center in Chon Buri, under the theme "Amazing Thailand: Healing is the New Luxury". This year highlights…

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Shopping extravaganza commences

Bangkok's leading retail and lifestyle destinations have joined forces to launch "Bangkok Shopping Festival 2026", a citywide shopping campaign aimed at stimulating tourism, consumer spending and urban economic activity.

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Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets

Amid intense competition among Asian countries to attract the Chinese market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out its "NEXT" marketing strategies for fiscal 2027 to reduce dependence on certain short-haul markets.

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Middle East seat capacity plummets

Monthly seat capacity on routes between the Middle East and Thailand has fallen by 33.7% compared with the period before the Gulf war, prompting the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to diversify its markets to remain resilient.

Bangkok Post

Thailand announces plans to cut visa-free stays to 30 days

Organisations believe that the extended visa-free days have led to illegal business in the country

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Where is The White Lotus season four set? France filming locations revealed

Here are the Côte d'Azur destinations behind The White Lotus season four

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The White Lotus season 3 gets its release date

The third instalment of the anthology series is set to premiere next year

Evening Standard

Thailand extends visa-free entry for Indian travellers till further notice: What you need to know

Thailand has just made your next holiday even easier by extending its visa-free entry policy for Indian nationals indefinitely. This move, announced by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), was initially set to end on November 11, 2024, but now has no end date in sight. The policy, first introduced…

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Thai island for sale at B1.8bn

Posts on Facebook made headlines on Wednesday as they advertised part of Koh Kham island in the eastern province of Trat for sale at 1.8 billion baht.

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Heavy rainfall drowns domestic travel

Heavy downpours in Hua Hin and Cha-am are expected to affect tourism during the three-day holiday this weekend, worsening domestic sentiment, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said.

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Win an 8-night holiday for two to Thailand

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife and culture and enjoy responsible travel at its best with an incredible free holiday courtesy of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and bespoke travel experts Kuoni

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Pattaya welcomes 12m-plus visitors

Pattaya welcomed more than 12 million tourists in the first six months of this year, a million more than in 2023, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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The White Lotus season 3 cast members announced

Thailand-set series welcomes Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs and more

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Parker Posey and Jason Isaacs among new White Lotus cast

Leslie Bibb and Michelle Monaghan join returning star Natasha Rothwell for the drama’s third season, set in Thailand

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Koh Chang on the road to recovery

TRAT: Although the hotel business on Koh Chang, one of the most popular beach destinations in Thailand, has not yet recovered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident tourism will pick up in the second half of this year.

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Collect NFTs to unlock special travel deals

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched the 3rd season of the Amazing Thailand NFTs project. Thai and foreign tourists can collect virtual art items at tourist attractions and landmarks throughout Thailand between July 20 and Aug 31, to use for privileges and special discounts until Dec 31.

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TAT upbeat on obtaining full budget in 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes its proposed budget for fiscal 2024 will not be cut as it attempts to drive a full recovery, generating 3 trillion baht in tourism income and increasing the GDP contribution to 25% by 2027.

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Japanese visitors unlikely to hit TAT target

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) acknowledges that inbound Japanese visitors are unlikely to reach its target of half of the 2019 level this year because of a slow resumption of flights and a weak yen, while travel agents have voiced concerns about potential political unrest.

Bangkok Post

TAT homes in on Asian expatriate segment

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is eyeing Asian expatriates, including Chinese nationals residing in Laos and Cambodia, due to their increasing wealth and demand for sending their children to study in Thailand.

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TAT expecting 5m visitors from China

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is not concerned about China's real estate slump as the agency remains confident about securing 5 million visitors from the country this year.

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