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Thailand records 7.14% drop in foreign visitors so far in 2025
The Economic Times
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August 26, 2025
Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to August 24 fell 7.14% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday. There were about 21.37 million foreign visitors during the period, it said in a statement. China...
Thailand pursues more global events to spur economy
Bangkok Post
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August 26, 2025
Convention bureau sees more potential in Eastern Economic Corridor provinces PUBLISHED : 26 Aug 2025 at 18:18 Thailand is aiming to attract more global events to enhance the economy and promote new destinations, taking advantage of major...
Thai SmartLynx takes delivery of first Airbus A320, moves closer to launch
Aviation24.be
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August 26, 2025
Thai SmartLynx, a new ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) specialist, has received its first Airbus A320-200 at Don Mueang International Airport, marking a key step toward securing its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil...
Thai Nguyen province to make mark at National Day exhibition in capital
Vietstock
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August 26, 2025
Thai Nguyen province to make mark at National Day exhibition in capital To commemorate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2, Thai Nguyen province will participate in a national exhibition in Hanoi. Thai Nguyen's exhibition space at...
Thailand to host Tomorrowland festival in 2026
The Economic Times
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August 26, 2025
Thailand has secured a five-year agreement to host the world-renowned Tomorrowland festival, with the government approving a budget of 2 billion baht ($62 million) to support the event. The festival will debut in Asia for the first time at Wisdom...
Tourist scams in Budapest and beyond: What travellers should know
Daily News Hungary
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August 26, 2025
Whether it’s Budapest or another top destination around the world, tourists are easy targets for scammers. From inflated taxi fares and hidden restaurant charges to pickpockets lying in wait, it pays to be prepared for the most common traps before...
Thailand interested in cooperating with Russia in trade, energy and tourism
Lao News Agency
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KPL (KPL/TASS) Thai business is interested in establishing cooperation with Russian in spheres of food and agricultural products trading, energy, tourism and innovations, Meechai Thaocharean, the Thailand's representative to the International...
Thai Tourism Giants Say Business Will Continue Regardless of PM's Fate
The Nation Thailand
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August 26, 2025
Major Thai tourism and industry leaders have stated that business operations will continue largely unaffected regardless of whether Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra remains in office, following an audio clip controversy that has led to a...
Thai SmartLynx takes delivery of first A320
LARA
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August 26, 2025
ACMI operator Thai SmartLynx has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320-200, representing the final step in the carrier’s application process for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). The...
Thailand Secures Landmark Deal to Host Tomorrowland Festival
The Nation Thailand
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August 26, 2025
The Thai government has given the green light to a landmark five-year deal to host the world-famous Tomorrowland music festival, with a budget of 2 billion baht approved to support the event. The festival, a global phenomenon in electronic dance...
Officials optimistic for high season tourism in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan
Hua Hin Today
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August 26, 2025
Highlights: Domestic travellers remain the largest market in both provinces. European visitors are increasingly opting for long stays. Local agencies continue to boost tourism promotion efforts. Tourism officials are optimistic about the high...
British holidaymakers could soon get free domestic flights to top tourist attractions in Thailand
GB News
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August 26, 2025
British holidaymakers could soon explore Thailand's hidden gems without paying extra for domestic flights under a new government scheme awaiting cabinet approval. The proposed initiative would hand tourists complimentary round-trip flights worth...
The popular holiday hotspot where you could be fined THOUSANDS for wearing common item of clothing
Daily Mail
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August 26, 2025
Holidaymakers heading to popular Caribbean destinations could face fines of up to £3,000 - or even prison time - for wearing a seemingly harmless clothing item. A surprising offence highlighted by travel expert Jamie Fraser involves wearing...
PATA Knowledge Forum highlights future of tourism transformation in Asia Pacific
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 26, 2025
At the PATA Knowledge Forum in Bangkok, Chairman Peter Semone emphasized meaningful tourism, sustainability, and community well-being as key drivers for the evolving Asia Pacific travel economy amid global change. PATA Knowledge Forum opened today...
Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Vietnam, Fiji: Places Driving Travel Insurance Boom In India
Times Now
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August 26, 2025
Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Vietnam, Fiji: The Offbeat Destinations Driving A Travel Insurance Boom In India Indian travellers are increasingly swapping traditional holiday hotspots for more adventurous, lesser-explored getaways, and their travel...
General : Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship To Boost ITM 2025 For Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Bernama
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August 26, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 will serve as a catalyst for Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025, further strengthening its role as a benchmark for the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign, said Deputy...
Missing Scot found in pool of blood outside hotel in Thailand's notorious 'Sin City'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 26, 2025
A missing Scottish expat was found in a pool of blood outside of a hotel in Thailand. James Murphy, 64, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, had moved to southeast Asia in October last year but vanished in April. Concerned family members contacted the British...
Trump administration’s foreign aid curbs cuts deep in southern Thailand
The Globe and Mail
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August 26, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Asmadee Bueheng sells T-shirts in Pattani, Thailand, where he lost a job as a journalist after U.S. funding cuts shut down media outlet BenarNews.Nathan VanderKlippe/The Globe and Mail Asmadee Bueheng knows T-shirts. It...
Villagers and nationalist groups rally at Sa Kaeo border to defend Thai territory
The Nation Thailand
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August 26, 2025
Nationalist groups from across the country joined local villagers in Sa Kaeo to rally at Ban Nong Chan, expressing frustration with what they described as repeated provocations and agitation by Cambodian groups. Demonstrators chanted: “This is...
K-Pop Demon Hunters: Culture & Travel
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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K-Pop Demon Hunters (ⓒCourtesy of Netflix) The Netflix animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025)” sparked a global K-content sensation upon its release, captivating audiences in over 30 countries. Blending the dazzling visuals of K-pop with...