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Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy sees return of Chinese tourists

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy sees return of Chinese tourists

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, received 5.9 million foreign visitors between Jan. 1 and Feb. 22, with Chinese arrivals accounting for 16% of the total.
Billionaire Chearavanont’s company to expand retail footprint in Southeast Asia with $580M plan

Billionaire Chearavanont’s company to expand retail footprint in Southeast Asia with $580M plan

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy urged to reform law enforcement to boost tourism

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy urged to reform law enforcement to boost tourism

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

A deadly virus and bacterial infection have killed at least 72 tigers at a private animal park in Thailand's north in recent weeks, authorities said.
February 21, 2026 | 02:14 am PT
Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to nab a serial burglar

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to nab a serial burglar

When Thai police were having trouble catching a serial burglar who repeatedly slipped through their fingers, they came up with a creative plan: going undercover in a traditional lion costume to get close to their elusive quarry.
February 20, 2026 | 04:08 am PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy dismisses claims of escalating travel costs

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy dismisses claims of escalating travel costs

Tourism authorities have rejected assertions that travel to Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, has become prohibitively expensive, arguing that perceptions of rising costs stem largely from exchange rate volatility rather than domestic inflation.
February 14, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
Madam Pang's Thai football association to pay off million-dollar debt by March

Madam Pang's Thai football association to pay off million-dollar debt by March

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) expects to settle a large debt related to television broadcasting rights by March this year, 11 months following its legal defeat to media company Siam Sport.
February 14, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Thailand's Lunar New Year spending projected to rise 5%

Thailand's Lunar New Year spending projected to rise 5%

Around THB54.2 billion (US$1.75 billion) will circulate in the country’s market during the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, the highest level in six years and up 5% year-on-year.
February 13, 2026 | 03:37 pm PT
Tet airfares from Vietnam to Thailand double as holiday demand soars

Tet airfares from Vietnam to Thailand double as holiday demand soars

Round-trip airfares to Thailand from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have doubled during Tet, causing many people to reconsider travel plans.
February 10, 2026 | 07:59 pm PT
Runaway bus rolls through Bangkok after tow cable snaps

Runaway bus rolls through Bangkok after tow cable snaps

A routine tow operation nearly turned into a disaster in Bangkok when a bus with brake problems broke free and rolled through a busy city street.
January 17, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
Crane collapse onto train in Thailand leaves at least 32 dead

Crane collapse onto train in Thailand leaves at least 32 dead

A crane at a high-speed rail construction site in Thailand collapsed onto a passenger train on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people.
January 14, 2026 | 08:46 pm PT
Bomb attacks hit 11 petrol stations in Thailand within 40 minutes

Bomb attacks hit 11 petrol stations in Thailand within 40 minutes

Bomb attacks hit 11 gas stations across three southern Thai provinces early Sunday, injuring four people and prompting authorities to launch a manhunt for those responsible
January 12, 2026 | 04:08 am PT
Tourists criticized for sunbathing in bikinis near Thai temple

Tourists criticized for sunbathing in bikinis near Thai temple

A group of foreign tourists has drawn criticism in Thailand after being seen sunbathing in bikinis near a temple in Chiang Mai, a practice widely deemed inappropriate and disrespectful to local culture.
January 8, 2026 | 07:59 pm PT
Vietnam beats Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

Vietnam beats Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Vietnam in 2025 rose 41% year-on-year to 5.2 million while Thailand recorded a 32% decline to 4.5 million, largely due to safety concerns and shifting travel preferences.
January 6, 2026 | 04:06 am PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects 36.7 million tourists this year

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects 36.7 million tourists this year

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, has set its target of welcoming 36.7 million foreign arrivals this year, a 13% increase from last year, and earning tourism revenue of 2.78 trillion baht (US$88.3 billion), up 7%.
January 1, 2026 | 03:39 pm PT
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