Tourism Authority of Thailand

Reports

Thailand surpasses 35 million arrivals target for this year

Marga Manlapig Dec 30, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals for this year surpassed its target of 35 million visitors, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism…

Tourism

Thailand’s Amazing Muay Thai series comes to spectacular conclusion

Marga Manlapig Dec 26, 2024

Amazing Muay Thai: Road to Rajadamnern finished off with a magnificent evening of masterful combat on Friday, 20th December.

Tourism

Thailand rings in the new year with its Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025

Marga Manlapig Dec 26, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites visitors to ring in the New Year with the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 at Nagaraphirom Park.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts Amazing Thailand Golf Paradise 2024

Marga Manlapig Dec 23, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted the Amazing Thailand Golf Paradise 2024: Celebrating 50 Years Thai-China Diplomatic Relations on Thursday, 19th December, at Siam Country Club…

Awards

UNESCO names two Thai specialities among world’s intangible heritage

Marga Manlapig Dec 12, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that UNESCO has chosen two significant aspects of Thai intangible cultural heritage, the renowned Thai dish Tomyum Kung and the traditional…

Tourism

Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Programme seeks to upgrade sustainable tourism

Marga Manlapig Dec 10, 2024

Taiwan’s Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) held the first Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Programme from 2nd to 8th December.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes the 7th One Belt One Road Colourful Yunnan Car Rally to Thailand

Marga Manlapig Dec 9, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently welcomed the delegation of the 7th One Belt One Road Colourful Yunnan Car Rally in Thailand, an 18-day journey exploring major and hidden-gem…

Awards

Tourism Authority of Thailand celebrates eighth edition of The Michelin Guide Thailand

Marga Manlapig Dec 6, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) lauded the recent release of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025, the eighth since the Guide’s inception in the country.

Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand hails Saudia’s inaugural flight to Phuket

Marga Manlapig Dec 4, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted airport ceremonies to mark Saudia’s inaugural non-stop flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Phuket. 

MICE

Tourism Authority of Thailand casts spotlight on diversity of travel products at CITM 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 25, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand presented its country’s diverse travel offerings at this year’s China International Travel Mart in Shanghai.

Hospitality

Extraordinary Travel Festival in Bangkok concluded successfully

Marga Manlapig Nov 22, 2024

This year’s Extraordinary Travel Festival was a resounding success throughout its four-day run in Bangkok.

Reports

Tourism Authority of Thailand renews partnership with EVA Air

Marga Manlapig Nov 20, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and independent Taiwanese airline EVA Air renewed their strategic partnership with the signing of a four-year Letter of Intent (LOI).

Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand lauds ITA Airways’ initial Rome-Bangkok flight

Marga Manlapig Nov 19, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand was among those that welcomed ITA Airways’ inaugural flight on its new direct Rome-Bangkok route.

Tourism

Vijit Chao Phraya 2024 set to open on 16th November

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, through the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and key partners, kicks off Vijit Chao Phraya 2024 on Saturday, 16th November.

Tourism

Thailand presents “Ignite Thailand” thematic at World Travel Market

Marga Manlapig Nov 11, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) cast the spotlight on its Ignite Thailand: Soft Power and Sustainability thematic at the recently concluded World Travel Market (WTM) in London.

Awards

Tourism Authority of Thailand comes away with Best Stand at WTM 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 8, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand received the prestigious Best Stand accolade at this year’s World Travel Market in London.

Awards

Thailand brings “Ignite Thailand’s Tourism” vision to ITB Asia 2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 5, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand brought its home country’s sustainable and responsible tourism initiatives to the forefront at ITB Asia 2024 in Singapore.

Air

Cebu Pacific expands global network with flights to Chiang Mai

Marga Manlapig Nov 5, 2024

Philippine low-cost carrier (LCC) Cebu Pacific formally launched its direct flights between Manila and Chiang Mai on Tuesday, 29th October.

Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand launches WOW! Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges campaign

Marga Manlapig Nov 4, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand officially launched its WOW! Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges campaign on Friday, 1st November.

MICE

Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum

Marga Manlapig Nov 4, 2024

Phetchaburi in central Thailand has been announced as the host city for this year's PATA Destination Marketing Forum.

Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes resumption of British Airways flights from London to Bangkok

Marga Manlapig Nov 1, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand expressed its delight over the resumption of direct flights by British Airways from London to Bangkok. 

Reports

Tourism Authority of Thailand signs memorandum of understanding with Visa

Marga Manlapig Oct 31, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and global payments leader Visa recently signed a new memorandum of understanding. 

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes Air Astana’s first flight to Phuket

Marga Manlapig Oct 29, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently celebrated the evolving tourism ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand thanks to Air Astana’s inaugural flight on the Astana-Phuket route.

Tourism

Thailand and Malaysia launch cross-border self-drive tourism caravan

Marga Manlapig Oct 28, 2024

Thailand and Malaysia officially launched the cross-border, self-drive tourism caravan at The Zon Duty-Free Complex.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand teams up with The Extraordinary Travel Festival

Marga Manlapig Oct 28, 2024

The organisers behind The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF) announced a new partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Awards

Bangkok listed among National Geographic’s Best of the World

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

Bangkok has been included in National Geographic’s list of the Best of the World for 2025.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand holds Goosebumps Festival for Halloween

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is holding a spine-chilling event titled Thailand Goosebumps Festival 2024: Goosebump Market for Halloween this year.

Tourism

Six Thai locations listed in Green Destinations’ Top 100 Stories

Marga Manlapig Oct 24, 2024

Six Thai destinations have been listed among Green Destinations’ Top 100 Stories 2024 for their good practices in sustainability.

Tourism

WebBeds presents an inspiring new destination video for Pattaya

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

WebBeds reaffirmed its commitment to the long-term prosperity of Thailand’s tourism and hospitality industries with the launch of an innovative new visual campaign.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces launch of Monopoly: Bangkok Edition

Marga Manlapig Oct 16, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced that the long-awaited Bangkok edition of the popular board game Monopoly will launch on 2nd November.

Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts networking event for Asian KOLs

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a networking dinner for over 100 key opinion leaders (KOLs) from China and Singapore.

Global

Tourism Authority of Thailand appoints four new deputy governors

Marga Manlapig Oct 1, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand recently held its annual reshuffle, resulting in the appointment of four new deputy governors.

Global

Tourism Authority of Thailand lauds the country’s first Michelin Key recipients

Marga Manlapig Sep 30, 2024

TAT extended its congratulations to 58 hotels in the country that received Michelin Key ratings in the initial run of the Guide Michelin for the hospitality sector.

Hospitality

Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges initiative

Marga Manlapig Sep 27, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to amaze visitors to the country with its latest promotional initiative: the Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges.

Cultural Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand holds Amazing Thailand Mid-Autumn Night

Marga Manlapig Sep 23, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially began Nihao Month with the Amazing Thailand Mid-Autumn Night event.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand opens its Thailand Golf Travel Mart

Marga Manlapig Sep 19, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held its Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) at several venues within Bangkok.

Bali

Tourism Authority of Thailand takes its Amazing Thailand Road Show to Indonesia

Marga Manlapig Sep 18, 2024

TAT officials are currently in Indonesia as they bring the Amazing Thailand Road Show to the cities of Medan, Jakarta, and Bali.

Global

Traveloka teams up with Tourism Authority of Thailand

Marga Manlapig Sep 16, 2024

Southeast Asian travel platform Traveloka announced a new partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)geared towards promoting the country’s stunning destinations, unique…

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand successfully holds its Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Golf Classics 2024

Marga Manlapig Sep 13, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) teed off its Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Golf Classics on Wednesday, 11th September, at the Royal Lakeside Golf Course in Chan Buri.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand shows support for Pacific Asia Travel Association at PATA Travel Mart 2024

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) went all out with its support of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) at the latter’s Travel Mart (PTM) in Bangkok.

Global

Tourism Authority of Thailand to host Amazing Thailand Fest 2024 in Chennai

Marga Manlapig Sep 6, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that it is bringing the best that Thailand has to offer to India via Amazing Thailand Fest @ Chennai.

Tourism Boards

Tourism Authority of Thailand signs letter of intent with leading Chinese travel service

Marga Manlapig Sep 3, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Nanjing Tuniu International Travel Service Co Ltd (Tuniu), one of China’s leading online travel service providers, recently signed a letter of…

Hospitality

Kimpton Kitalay Samui slated to host finale of Samui Summer Jazz Festival

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

Kimpton Kitalay Samui is ready to swing and sway as it gears up for the grand finale of the  2024 Samui Summer Jazz Festival on 15 September.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand to hold HATYAI OUTLOUD

Marga Manlapig Aug 27, 2024

TAT offers tourists a unique and vibrant way to experience the colourful cultural scene of southern Thailand with HATYAI OUTLOUD.

Global

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces third run of The One for Nature campaign

Marga Manlapig Aug 26, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched the third edition of its The One for Nature campaign at an eco-fair at SOOKSIAM.

Technology

Tourism Authority of Thailand launches TAT Connex influencer marketing platform

Marga Manlapig Aug 21, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially launched TAT Connex to ramp up the digital transformation of its marketing initiatives.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Nihao Month to celebrate 50 years of Thailand-China relations

Marga Manlapig Aug 20, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced a series of celebratory events slated towards the end of September and early October to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between…

Global

Wonderfruit 2024 names Klook as official travel platform

Marga Manlapig Aug 19, 2024

Asian travel and experience platform Klook announced that it has been named the official travel platform for Wonderfruit 2024 in Thailand.

Tourism

Plantations International sponsors The Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Classic Bangkok

Marga Manlapig Aug 14, 2024

Plantations International is presenting sponsor for this year's run of The Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Classic Bangkok.

Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali to Phuket

Marga Manlapig Aug 13, 2024

TAT welcomed AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali’s Denpasar Airport flying directly into Phuket with a special ceremony.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Amazing Green Fest slated for 15 August

Marga Manlapig Aug 8, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in partnership with The Cloud hosts the Amazing Green Fest 2024 this month.

Tourism

Tourism Authority of Thailand and Japan’s Union of Kansai Governments sign letter of intent for two-way tourism

Marga Manlapig Aug 4, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thaland (TAT) and Japan’s Union of Kansai Governments (UKG) formally signed a letter of intent (LOI) in the name of two-way tourism between the nations.

Golfing

The Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Golf Classics 2024, premier golfing events to be held across Thailand

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2024

Fore Management Group are proud to have partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and have engaged both Travel Daily Media (TDM) & The Thaiger as media partners to present…

Technology

Central Retail joins Alipay x TAT’s Amazing Thailand app

Marga Manlapig Aug 2, 2024

Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation Public Company Ltd (CRC) continues to lead in the fields of retail and wholesale through its engagement of tourists via a strategic partnership with…

Tourism

Thailand reports 34 percent rise in tourist arrivals for this year

Marga Manlapig Jul 25, 2024

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals to the country for the period running from January to July 21st.

Global

Amazing Thailand, Freedomverse launch new generation Discover Thailand campaign

Marga Manlapig Jul 11, 2024

The campaign’s ultimate goal is to make Thailand a leading global destination by integrating travel promotion with networking technology

OTAs & Tour Operators

TAT and Traveloka sign Memorandum of Agreement to enhance Thai tourism promotion

Kanchan Nath May 28, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Traveloka, Southeast Asia's leading travel platform, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to enhance the travel platform’s commitment to…

Global

TAT hosts key ME travel professionals and media at exclusive dinner during ATM

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2024

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosts an Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Networking cocktails and dinner at CeLaVi Restaurant in the Address Sky View, Dubai.

Tourism Boards

Thailand is poised to see an explosive growth in the tourism sector: Srettha Thavisin

Kanchan Nath Mar 11, 2024

Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, delivered a statement at the “Amazing Thailand Networking Event with the Prime Minister of Thailand” as part of the country’s 49th participation…

Thailand

TAT successfully concluded the Amazing Thailand Luxury Travel Forum 2024

Kanchan Nath Mar 4, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) successfully concluded the Amazing Thailand Luxury Travel Forum 2024. 

Appointments

TAT has restructured five Deputy Governor positions from 1 October

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2023

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has restructured five Deputy Governor positions effective from 1 October, this year.

Appointments

Thapanee Kiatphaiboon commences her role as the new TAT Governor

Kanchan Nath Sep 4, 2023

Thapanee Kiatphaiboon commences her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) starting 1st September 2023. 

Tourism Boards

TAT announces 2024 strategic direction towards high value and sustainability

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2023

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the 2024 strategic direction that will continue to elevate the tourism supply and sustainable standards, as well as leverage Thai soft…

Reports

SiteMinder, Meituan, Tourism Authority of Thailand report 1-in-10 travellers to Thailand now from China

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

New figures from SiteMinder, Meituan and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reveal that over 1.3 million of the 11 million-plus international travellers to Thailand have this year…

Tourism Boards

Klook drives Thailand’s tourism resurgence with more than double growth for three quarters in a row

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2023

Klook shared that it is seeing robust recovery in Thailand with significant growth that has more than doubled for three consecutive quarters, underscoring the company's strong momentum and…

Eturbo News

Thailand shoots for 80% pre-pandemic tourism revenue

editor Dec 2, 2022 0

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), shared Thailand’s plan to achieve 10 million international visitor arrivals in 2022, while speaking at the 22nd…

Eturbo News

VIP Dinner at Centara GrandBeach Phuket for Travel Blog Exchange Asia 2022

Harry Johnson Nov 29, 2022 0

Centara Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Travel Blog Exchange Asia 2022, hosted an exclusive dinner followed by an evening of music, culture and entertainment to welcome VIP guests…

Eturbo News

Thailand anticipates tourism revenue of 2.38 trillion baht in 2023

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Sep 22, 2022 0

Thailand Deputy Secretary-General to the PM disclosed that the government has set a tourism target to reach 80% of its 2019 level in 2023. Thailand anticipates tourism revenue of 2.38…

Tourism

Untouched rural destinations more popular with tourists in Thailand: Airbnb

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

Airbnb claims that some of the ‘lesser-known’ destinations that travellers are exploring include Koh Lanta, Trat, Pai and Cha-Am.

Air

VFS Global predicts spike in Thailand eVisa on Arrival demand ahead of Thai Airways resuming flights

Megha Paul Mar 29, 2022

Starting of Thailand eVOA services through VFS Global is expected to offer great convenience to customers travelling to Thailand

Tourism

Thailand to impose USD12 tourist fee from April

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2022

Thailand is planning to collect THB300 (USD9) fee from foreign tourists from April to develop attractions and cover accident insurance for foreigners

Test & Go: Thailand forges ahead with no-quarantinee reopening for vaccinated tourists

Kristin Mariano Oct 28, 2021

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed a quarantine-free reopening of Thailand to fully vaccinated foreign visitors.

Golfing

Teeing it off! Thai Golf Passport unveiled

Megha Paul Aug 25, 2020

The Thai Golf Passport has been launched in India to offer Indian golfers a seamless golf experience in Thailand

Thailand makes plans for tourists to return, allows long-stay tourists in Phuket from October

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2020

Thailand will allow foreign tourists to visit for longer stays from October, a senior official said today, as the government tries to revive a key economic sector

Thailand tops Global COVID-19 Recovery Index

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2020

According to Global COVID-19 Index, Thailand has ranked number one in the world out of 184 countries for its ongoing COVID-19 recovery effort

Elephant welfare, turtle rehabilitation and marine life at heart of Thailand’s responsible tourism mandate

Megha Paul Jun 2, 2020

Strategies to protect the ecosystem and wildlife for the long-term sustainability of the country are at the core of Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) commitment to responsible…

Tourism Authority of Thailand marks 50th Earth Day with five sustainable experiences for armchair travellers

Megha Paul Apr 23, 2020

Established in 1970 and now observed by more than one billion people across more than 190 countries, World Earth Day presents an opportunity to demonstrate support for environmental…

Tourism Authority of Thailand turns 60 in style with ‘Luxperience’

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Marking its 60th anniversary, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) celebrated with a glamourous event at CE LA VI Dubai under the theme ‘Luxperience’ in partnership with Siam…

Hua Hin Municipality, TAT and hotel operators team up for trust-building travellers initiative

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

The Municipality of Hua Hin, together with public and private sector partners, are gearing up for an initiative designed to strengthen the trust and confidence of its visitors. Hua…

China’s travel ban hits Thai tourism industry hard

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak reverberates through China, the Thai tourism sector has been badly hit. Thai hotels are preparing for another slump in bookings as the Chinese government’s…

TAT invites all to Pink Water Lilies Lake experience

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting local Thai and international tourists to come and experience the amazing sight of the ‘Pink Water Lilies Lake’ at Nong Han Kumphawapi,…

Turning 5: TAT Newsroom Blogger Thailand returns for fifth year

Megha Paul Jan 6, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that its ‘TAT Newsroom Blogger Thailand’ project is returning for the fifth year with several significant changes, including a new…

TAT targets USD 106 billion in tourism revenue in 2020

Megha Paul Jan 3, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting THB 3.18 trillion (USD 106 billion) in overall tourism revenue for Thailand in 2020, or a 4% year-on-year increase. Thailand…

Thailand welcomes 38.26 millionth tourist

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2019

Thailand welcomed its 38.26 millionth tourist to the kingdom, a record high for the country that surpasses last year’s 38.17 million arrivals. Travelling from Mumbai in India, Devanshi…

Bangkok gets ready to host Global Summit of Women

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is supporting the 2020 Global Summit of Women in Bangkok from 23 to 25 April 2020. TAT executives, led by Tanes Petsuwan, deputy governor for…

‘Fly me to Thailand’ unveiled for short-haul markets

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Airways have launched a new ‘Fly me to Thailand’ promotion, offering privileges, gift cards, discounts and many more special deals for…

Battle of the best: 2019 Mekong innovative start-ups in tourism finalists announced

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has announced that 10 innovative start-ups from across the Mekong Region will compete in the Mekong Innovative Start-ups in Tourism (MIST)…

Thailand promotes ASEAN pop culture

Megha Paul Sep 17, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting local cities with the recent launch of its latest ‘Experiencing ASEAN Pop Culture’ campaign, which is also aimed at creating greater…

TAT highlights sustainability best practices in Nordic and Baltic countries

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) highlighted examples of sustainability best practices being undertaken by the tourism industry nationwide at its Amazing Thailand Road Show in…

TAT’s ‘happy shopping’ campaign jazzes up tourism offering in Thailand

Megha Paul Sep 6, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with key public-private sector partners are jointly launching a ‘Happy Shopping’ campaign to stimulate inbound travel and tourist…

TAT boosts health tourism in Bahrain

Megha Paul Aug 29, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is partnering with an innovative Thailand-based medical tourism portal to conduct its first online health and wellness roadshow in Bahrain.…

Tourism

Thailand tourism confidence holds steady in 2019

Megha Paul Aug 22, 2019

The quarterly Thailand Tourism Confidence Index of 600 tourism operators was steady at 100 in the second quarter of 2019 and stood at 100 as predicted in the previous quarter. The…

Tourism Authority of Thailand goes mobile

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its latest promotional initiative, ‘TAT Mobile Car’ to deliver information to tourists as they tour the capital city’s sights. This…

TAT hosts Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2019 in Chiang Mai

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the fifth Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) 2019 in the kingdom’s northern capital as part of an ongoing strategy to further develop a…

TAT announces five new national parks in Thailand

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that Thailand added five new national parks around the country, during 2016 to 2019, since the start of the reign of King Maha…

TAT ties up with local start-ups to woo Nordic tourists

Megha Paul Aug 7, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is collaborating with 24 Thai start-ups to break into the Nordic market under a project entitled ‘Bringing New Shades of Thailand to Nordic…

Tourism

Shop till you drop! TAT launches Give Me 5 campaign

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new shopping campaign, ‘Give Me 5’, to entice an additional 200,000 visitors from India and six ASEAN countries during the off-peak…

Tourism

Bangkok’s old town gets more accessible

Megha Paul Aug 1, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the opening of four new subway stations in Bangkok’s Old City and Chinatown neighbourhood, which will make exploring the area’s rich…

Tourism

Roll up, roll up: Thailand Grand Sale 2019 to position Bangkok as top shopping destination

Megha Paul Jul 17, 2019

Tourism Authority of Thailand and Visa have joined hands to promote Thailand to the ever-increasing number of travellers who are interested in shopping. Santi Sawangcharoen, deputy…

MICE

PATA expands knowledge of the outbound Chinese MICE market

Alastair Newport Jul 15, 2019

Travel and tourism industry pro's seeking to expand their knowledge of the industry  now have a better understanding of the Chinese outbound tourism and MICE market after attending the…

Tourism

Turning 60: TAT charts out roadmap for 10% growth in 2020

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019

Gearing up to mark its 60th anniversary in 2020, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reaffirmed its commitment to making travel and tourism the country’s most economically…

Air

First ‘Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Drive’ sets off on epic journey

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) co-organised the first ever road journey from Bangkok to Thimphu in Bhutan – the ‘Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Drive – Connecting Peoples of the Two…

Tourism

Thailand among top countries offering global travellers the ‘host’ factor

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported that a recent poll by Booking.com across 29 countries found Thai people to be among the top nationalities who consider their country to…

Hotels

Culinary Journeys With Anantara unveiled

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019

In a celebration of world cuisines, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas launched the new Culinary Journeys with Anantara coffee-table book, sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand…

Tourism

On the right track: Great Mekong Bike Ride boosts Isan as sports tourism destinations

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2019

The Great Mekong Bike Ride 2019, scheduled from 28-30 June, is ready to welcome more than 2,000 Thai and foreign road race cyclists and elevate the awareness of Thailand’s Northeast…

Tourism

Phuket Surf Fest 2019 kicks off

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office recently organised the “Phuket Surf Fest 2019” to kick off the Phuket Surf Series 2019, scheduled from June to September, and…

Tourism Boards

Songkran 2019: TAT promotes three emerging destinations

Tian Tolentino Apr 5, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting Songkran 2019 festivities in three emerging destinations to showcase local traditions of the annual Thai water festival.

Cruise

United we stand: Making Thailand a yacht tourism destination

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 21, 2018

Andy Treadwell, CEO of Verventia Pte Ltd, owners of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS), Gael and Olivier Burlot, owners of Asia RendezVous, and Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina,…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Thailand to fight plastic pollution in 154 national parks

Tian Tolentino Aug 13, 2018

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has welcomed the latest initiative by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) to fight against plastic pollution.

Tourism

TAT celebrates 130 years of Thai-Japanese relations with Bon Odori Festival

Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2017 17

The Biennial Bon Odori Festival this year marked 130 years of Thai-Japanese diplomatic relations, and joined in the celebrations under the action-packed Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018…

Tourism Boards

Thailand sees first signs of tourism recovery

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2014

Thailand experienced its first monthly tourist arrivals growth of the year in October, leading to hopes of an upturn in the country’s tourism fortunes. According to the latest data from…