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A Message from our Thailand office:  Hello from Thailand,  The latest news from the Land of Smiles is that we have a New Prime Minister! Paetongtarn Shinawatra won the parliamentary vote on Sunday, 17 August and received a formal endorsement […]

This weekend, Pattaya will host the Amazing Music Festival: Over the Horizon. Held at Central Pattaya Beach in Chon Buri, the event will kick off today (30/8) and will run until Sunday, 1 September. The celebrations form part of wider […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently teamed up with The Cloud to host Amazing Green Fest 2024 at Paragon Hall in Bangkok. The events formed part of the TAT’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism that positively impacts society, […]

A Message from our Thailand office:  Hello from Bangkok!   Hello from green and pleasant Thailand,  This rainy season, the big news from Thailand is about a recent flood of new visa extensions. The government has extended both the number of […]

The Thai government has announced an extension to the length of stay permitted for citizens of 93 countries, with 60 days the new limit. Visa on arrival (VoA) services are also now available for 31 countries, and a new digital […]

Throughout July and August, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting  the ‘Amazing Beach Life Festival’ as part of the Thai government’s ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’ campaign. Focusing on premier beach locations in Rayong, Phang-Nga, Phuket and Songkhla, the festival […]

A Message from our Thailand office:  Hello from Bangkok!   Green season is here until October, we have some rains around Thailand, but it is still beautiful to visit and not too quiet. Northern Thailand offers white water rafting, trekking and […]

In the post-pandemic era, travellers in Thailand are increasingly looking for destinations away from the crowds and off the beaten track. A new trend, recently identified by the Agoda travel platform, shows that previously unsung cities are now beginning to […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed the annual Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival will be held this year from 7-9 July in Dan Sai district, which is in the north-eastern province of Loei. The celebrations, which […]

A Message from our Thailand office:  Hello from Bangkok!   Tourism in Thailand is really warming up this June, just in time for the summer season. At Panorama Destination, we also have lots of reasons to celebrate, and the future’s looking […]

Summer season is just around the corner, and Thailand continues to be one of the hottest destinations for travellers in 2024. In May, a report from the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) listed Bangkok in the top 10 global hotspots for […]

Thailand is aiming for 40 million foreign arrivals by the end of the year – an achievement that would surpass tourism performance from the pre-pandemic era and signify the sector’s full recovery following the disruption caused by Covid-19. To deliver […]

A Message from our Thailand office:  Hello from Bangkok!   We’re now officially in the middle of Thailand’s summer season, which typically runs from March to June. This time of year is known for its hot and humid weather (temperatures can […]

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has confirmed the nation’s tourism revival continues at pace. During the first three months of 2024, the kingdom welcomed 9.3 million international visitors – a massive 44% increase compared to the same period last […]

Thailand has just been named number one in CEOWORLD Magazine’s list of the World’s Best Countries to Visit in Your Lifetime in 2024. The list reflects the results of an online survey conducted among 295,000 users, making it one of […]

A Message from our Thailand office:  Hello from Bangkok, Thailand!  The summer season is already underway in Thailand, with gorgeous weather nationwide and average temperatures around 30–38°C. This makes the kingdom the perfect place for travellers looking for somewhere warm […]

From 28 March to 1 April, the 42nd annual Thailand Tourism 2024 fair will take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. Curated by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the event will draw together travel enthusiasts […]

Thailand is home to a diverse array of cultures, celebrated in countless festivals throughout the year. The kingdom has also grown into a regional hub for international sporting, business and entertainment events. Leading officials are now planning to harness the […]

A Message from our Thailand office:  Hello from Bangkok, Thailand!  March is the beginning of the summer season in Thailand, and the weather is getting warmer in most parts of the country. Visitors at this time can enjoy a wide […]

When the Chinese New Year holidays began on 10 February, it quickly became clear that this would be a year to remember, as Thailand emerged as one of the top destinations to host the annual celebrations. A major boom in […]

Thailand continues to focus promotional efforts on India, with a clear emphasis on sustainable travel. From 22-24 February, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) took part in South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2024, held in New Delhi, India. […]

A Message from our Thailand office:  Greetings from Bangkok, Thailand! There’s lots of good news to report from January, so let’s jump right into it. First of all, I’m delighted to announce that Panorama Destination Thailand has received a STAR […]

Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports has outlined six proposals that could offer a major boost to tourism in the ASEAN region. Covering everything from regional partnerships and international collaborations to local culture and sustainable tourism practices, these six proposals […]

On 28 January, China and Thailand officially agreed to a reciprocal visa-waiver agreement that will give tourism between both countries a major boost. Set to come into effect on 1 March 2024, the deal will allow Chinese nationals to enter […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has been busy in the past week reinforcing Thailand’s status as a top global destination at both the Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) 2024 in Madrid, Spain and the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024 […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) rolled out the red carpet for the Amazing Thailand Product Update 2024 in Jakarta and Bandung. Aiming to strengthen ties between Thai and Indonesian tourism, this event was more than just a gathering; it was a powerhouse of collaboration. Drawing a crowd of approximately […]

Visa-free regime boosts Chinese interest and sentiment, while caution arises given last year’s pattern. Russian tourists with 90-day stays contribute to the robust influx, generating ฿97.911 billion in income. Thailand’s Tourism Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakitkoson this week revealed that numbers so […]

Industry leaders are expressing optimism for 2024 even though Thailand’s tourism industry has not fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels either in terms of foreign tourist arrivals or revenues. Indications that support the positive forecast were recently revealed at the Thailand […]

A Message from our Thailand office:  Happy New Year from Bangkok, Thailand! 2023 has passed and 2024 has now begun. We’d like to thank you for all your support during the last year, and look forward to doing more business […]

The Thai government has set a target of 40 million foreign tourists in 2024, a substantial increase from the 27 million who came in 2023. Confident that the country’s tourism industry is nearly recovered from the plunge caused by the […]

Phuket, one of the most visited destinations in Thailand, has facilitated visas for foreigners, introducing an online visa extension system. The Immigration Bureau Commissioner, Pol Lt Gen Itthiphon Itthisanronnachai, has announced that foreigners residing in Phuket under any of the […]

This is the highest number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand after the post-Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Malaysia was the top source market for foreign tourists to Thailand in 2023, with 4.4 million arrivals, followed by China with 2.7 million arrivals, […]

Tourism and tourism-related activities during this year’s festive season are expected to generate about 54.4 billion baht in revenue, a 44% increase over last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool. Spending by about 1.1 million […]

A Message from our Thailand office:  Hello from Bangkok, Thailand! This has certainly been an exciting year for all of us at Panorama Destination, with loads of great news to celebrate and lots to look forward to as well. In […]

After a successful year in the tourism sector, Thailand is looking to finish 2023 with a flourish. Following last month’s iconic Loi Krathong festival, December is set to be a month to remember, with a series of celebrations that form […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) chose last month’s World Travel Market (WTM) in London as the stage for the official launch of their new promotional campaign, entitled ‘Meaningful Relationship.’ The campaign aims to provide visitors with a deeper connection […]

Every visit to Thailand is cause for celebration. Those making the trip this November and December will have extra reasons to get into party mode, with loads of festivals and events lined up for the winter holiday season. This month, […]

When it comes to travel industry awards, Thailand is no stranger to success. And the kingdom has just added another gong to its growing trophy cabinet, after being named ‘Best Destination – Asia Pacific’ at the prestigious 2023 Travel Weekly […]

The ancient town of Si Thep has just been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, becoming the seventh overall in Thailand. The news was made official during the World Heritage Committee’s 45th extended session, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from […]

Global music tourism is on the rise, with many holidaymakers opting to combine travel with concerts and gigs featuring their favourite live acts. With this emerging market expected to be worth U$11.3 billion by 2032, Thailand is developing a reputation […]

In 2020, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched “The One for Nature” initiative, which encouraged visitors to ‘Travel with Responsibility in Thailand’. The campaign set out to promote sustainable tourism practices, with a long-term goal of conserving the nation’s […]

International arrivals to the island of Koh Samui have returned to their pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest data from the governor of Surat Thani, who believes there’s room for even more in the months ahead. On 24 August, provincial […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced plans to retool the tourism sector, to provide high-quality experiences for visitors and ensure their interactions with the kingdom and its natural environment are sustainable. To achieve this, TAT has outlined a […]

Thailand National Park authorities have confirmed that Maya Bay – one of Thailand’s most iconic tourism destinations – will close from 1 August to 1 October 2023. The bay, which was made famous by the film The Beach in 2000, […]

Thailand has just passed an important milestone on the road to their target of  5 million Chinese arrivals this calendar year. Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri recently announced the kingdom recorded 1 million Chinese arrivals between 1 January and 18 May. […]

Thailand is home to a wide range of religious sites and historic temples. Recognising the unique appeal of these places, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to host a unique event that will showcase the kingdom as a […]

Right now, Bangkok is in the middle of the long-awaited Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023 event – one of the biggest B2B travel industry shows in Southeast Asia, where the industry’s finest gather to meet, network and share their […]

Thailand’s tourism revival continues to outstrip expectations, with inbound arrivals expected to reach 10 million by the end of May. The Kingdom is currently welcoming an average of 2 million travellers from abroad each month, and is well on its […]

Thailand’s Koh Kradan has been named the best place in the world for beach-lovers by the UK-based World Beach Guide. Part of the Hat Chao Mai National Park, the island is one of 40 in the Trang archipelago, located just […]

With Chinese tourists beginning to travel again in increasing numbers, tourism officials in Thailand have been pulling out all the stops to attract them back to the Land of Smiles. As part of efforts to boost confidence in Thailand as […]

Towards the end of March, the Thai government announced its figures for the first quarter of 2023. And the results are good: 6.15 million foreign tourists arrived in the Land of Smiles since January – a number that surpasses expectations […]

Tourism recovery in Thailand has been faster than expected in recent months, giving reason for celebration to many in the sector. In April, the annual Songkran festivals offer the perfect excuse for a party – and operators nationwide are expected […]

Thailand’s narcotics board has announced it will delist cannabis, making it the first country in Southeast Asia to take a permissive stance. Following the kingdom’s decision to sanction medical use of marijuana in 2018, the latest relaxation in the rules […]

Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT) is gearing up for a major promotional event in India later this month, as the organisation continues to court arrivals from the subcontinent. Amazing Thailand Festival 2023 will be held from 24–26 March at Jio World […]

On 8 January, China officially lifted long-standing restrictions on outbound travel for its citizens, in a move that has been eagerly anticipated and widely celebrated by operators in Thailand and Southeast Asia. For many countries in the region, including Thailand, […]

On 9 January, Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT) officially launched a new iteration of the ‘Amazing New Chapters’ campaign – a scheme that is expected to fully rejuvenate the inbound tourism sector, supported by a range of new and improved tourism […]

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) recently confirmed that health and wellness activities represent the fastest-growing sub-sectors in tourism’s new normal. Thailand is moving to capitalise on this trend, with a range of sports, health and wellness offerings set […]

Just as 2022 comes to an end, Thai tourism has reached an important landmark in its revival. On Saturday (24/12), government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri confirmed that international arrivals for the year had surpassed 11 million. Burapachaisri was presenting the latest […]

To celebrate the end of 2022 and look ahead to 2023, Bangkok will host a schedule of more than 20 spectacular events throughout December, in a campaign reportedly worth 200 million baht (US$5.7 million). Organised by ICONSIAM, a mixed-use development […]

From 25-27 November, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted Amazing Thailand Fest 2022 in New Delhi, as part of recent efforts to drum up interest among travellers in India – traditionally one of the kingdom’s biggest and most important source […]

From 1 January to 26 October this year, Thailand welcomed a total of 7.35 million inbound tourists, according to the latest figures released by Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT). The data reveal a number of interesting insights into the changing tourism […]

Thailand’s famous ‘festival of lights’ will take place on 8 November, with spectacular celebrations scheduled nationwide. Loi Krathong takes place in the 12th month of the Thai calendar, when residents and travellers gather at rivers, lakes and beaches to give […]

Officials in Thailand have confirmed that tourism is officially back to the same levels as before the pandemic era. With five million tourist arrivals already recorded in 2022, the government has set a target of 10 million by the end […]

From 1 October 2022, international arrivals in Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results. The kingdom will lift its Emergency Decree status on 30 September, effectively marking the end of the pandemic […]

Last month, foreign arrivals to Thailand surpassed 1 million travellers for the first time since the end of the pandemic, while the number of visitors has also grown by 50.8% since June. Inspired by these positive developments, officials have revised […]

Maya Bay, one of Thailand’s most iconic tourism destinations, has finally reopened to the public after more than four years of closure due to damage caused by overcrowding. Now, with the bay back in business, tourism players say they have […]

Thailand’s iconic capital has been voted the best city in Southeast Asia by Travel + Leisure, in the annual Asia’s Best Awards. Chiang Mai also featured on the list, while Phuket was named the region’s best island, in a top […]

Following the success of Thailand’s tourism revival this year, officials are planning ahead for an even bigger and better 2023. In July, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) outlined their plan for the future, with a bumper year for tourism revenue […]

The Land of Smiles has emerged as one of the world’s top four destination for travel in the post-pandemic era, according to data provided in the recent Global Travel Intentions study by Visa. The research is also helping design products […]

At the end of June, the Civil Aviation Administration of China granted permission for two weekly flights to Thailand, signalling the return of Chinese travellers to the Land of Smiles for the first time in nearly two years. Flyers and […]

A recent study by Visa has revealed that Thailand is among the top five destinations for travellers, who are taking holidays in ever-increasing numbers following the reopening of international borders worldwide. The Global Travel Intentions study collected data from payments […]

Thailand’s government has confirmed that the number of foreign travellers entering the kingdom has continued to rise in recent weeks. At the current rate of recovery, Thailand could be welcoming back around 1 million holidaymakers every month by the end […]

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed what the New Normal era will look like in the Land of Smiles. During a special event held in Australia in April, key officials outlined the products, source markets and developments expected to […]

In April, Thailand celebrated the return of international tourism with an event called “Colouring the Sky: International Kite Festival 2022”. This three-day event, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aimed to revive travel demand, increase tourist arrivals and […]

This month, Thailand will host the annual Songkran festival. Officials have confirmed that celebrations – including the world-famous water fights – will be allowed to go ahead, provided certain health and safety protocols are put in place.  Scheduled for 13-15 […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) used its recent appearance at the Global Tourism Forum (GTF) as a platform to promote the new ‘Amazing New Chapters’ tourism drive, as part of the Visit Thailand Year 2022 campaign. Key to this […]

Last month, Bangkok played host to the 40th Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF). Organised by Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT), the event showcased some of the nation’s best traditional attractions, while also looking to the future and welcoming a new era of […]

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expanding its relationship and connectivity with markets in the Middle East, thanks to a number partnerships announced by the government agency. This includes a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Dubai carrier Emirates, and a […]

On 1 February 2022, Thailand resumed quarantine-free entry for fully vaccinated foreign arrivals under the Test & Go entry scheme. Travellers from every country in the world can now enter Thailand – not just the 63 countries previously on the […]

With many returning travellers expected to focus their holidays around health and wellness in the year ahead, Thailand has announced the launch of the ‘Wellness Sandbox’ entry programme; a scheme that promotes wellness tourism, while also smoothening entry to the […]

This month, the eagerly awaited Betong Airport will commence operations in Yala province, opening a new entry point to Thailand’s southernmost region. Following the safe arrival of the first charter flight at the end of January, the airport is now […]

In a bid to reassure international tourists and boost arrivals in the months ahead, Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched a new campaign, entitled “Thailand Trusted Destination.” Combined with a cutting-edge new tourism portal, the campaign is geared […]

The Environmental Education Centre (EEC) Thailand has teamed up with S Hotels and Resorts on Koh Phi Phi Don, to host an event that’s designed to raise awareness of environmental issues in Thailand. S Hotels and Resorts is the global […]

Panorama Destination is proud to announce that our Thailand office recently received SHA+ certification from the Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT), becoming one of only a handful of DMCs in Thailand to receive this honour. SHA+ certification indicates that a business is in full compliance with the highest level […]

On 27 October 2021, Panorama Destination Thailand was officially awarded Travelife certification, becoming one of only five companies in Thailand to have received this badge of honour. The leading international sustainability certification scheme for the travel sector, Travelife provides companies with realistic sustainability goals, tools and solutions to devise and implement positive changes within their […]

From 1 November, Thailand will welcome back international arrivals from a total of 46 countries. Quarantine will no longer be a requirement for returning travellers, provided they have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The news was confirmed last night (21/10), when […]

Starting next month, Thailand will reopen its borders to international travellers, allowing fully vaccinated tourists to travel freely and without quarantine throughout the Kingdom. The news brings an end to Thailand’s period of Covid closure – travel restrictions that have […]

Starting from 1 October, quarantine times in Thailand will be cut in half for fully vaccinated travellers. Visitors to the Land of Smiles now only need to spend seven days in quarantine from the time they arrive – the previous […]

Thailand’s Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has confirmed a roadmap and timeline for reopening international tourism in the Kingdom. This will proceed in four phases, during which restrictions are gradually lifted, destinations reopened and travellers welcomed back.   The plan was officially approved on […]

With vaccinations making progress and the number of Covid cases continuing to drop, Thailand’s government has confirmed plans to reopen the Kingdom to international travellers by the middle of October. Following the recent success of “Sandbox” travel bubble programmes in Phuket and Samui, the Prime […]

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved a major upgrade and expansion to the Phuket Sandbox programme, which will allow travellers to visit a range of other destinations in their second week of stay. The upgrade has been dubbed the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” and will offer fully vaccinated international travellers the option of visiting multiple Thai destinations without […]

UNESCO has recognised one of Thailand’s most biodiverse regions as a member of the official World Heritage List. The news was confirmed at the organization’s 44th meeting, held on Monday, 26 July.   The session had been scheduled to take place last year, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Gathering via teleconference, representatives from […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed Thailand is reopening the popular holiday island of Koh Samui to fully vaccinated foreign travellers, starting from 15 July 2021. The island’s reopening comes after the successful launch of the Phuket Sandbox project earlier this month; all of Thailand’s […]

Following the successful opening of Phuket to international tourism this week, Thailand is preparing to open various other destinations to vaccinated travellers, without the need for quarantine. Samui and two of its neighbours are first in line to reopen later […]

In July, Phuket will reopen to international travellers and waive quarantine for vaccinated travellers. But with the end finally in sight, travellers have as many questions as answers. We’ve put together some common FAQs, along with all the latest info from the Land of […]

Thailand’s government has confirmed the long-awaited tourism reopening plan, known as the Phuket Sandbox, will go ahead as planned this summer. This means that vaccinated travellers will be able to enjoy the island of Phuket without the need for quarantine […]

In response to the news of Thailand’s tourism revival, international airlines are preparing direct flights to meet the demand. As Thailand counts down to the beginning of the Phuket Sandbox project, which provides quarantine-free holidays on the island for vaccinated tourists, […]

Maya Bay in the Phi Phi Islands is arguably one of Thailand’s most iconic destinations; a picture-perfect tropical scene made famous by the 2000 film The Beach, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio. Following the international popularity of the film, the real beach became a magnet for tourists, to the point where […]

As Thailand gets to grips with a new wave of infections, the Kingdom has taken steps to expand and accelerate its vaccination programme. Officials believe the best defence is to contain the outbreak in the short term, while also aiming […]

Government officials in Thailand have announced a three-stage roadmap for reopening the nation’s tourism sector. The plan, which was approved on 26 March by Thailand’s Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA), will lift quarantine restrictions in stages and welcome back international visitors by the end of this […]

Phuket will become the first Thai destination to lift quarantine requirements, as part of a new scheme known as the “Phuket Sandbox.” From 1 July 2021, travellers who have been vaccinated for Covid-19 will be able to enter the island and travel freely, without the need […]

In a bid to drive recovery and restore confidence, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has outlined its plans for 2021 and 2022. In addition to focusing on health and wellness breaks, TAT has launched a four-tiered tourism concept under a catchy and mischievous acronym: “SEXY”.  The new concept combines four […]

Thailand is expected to prioritise tourism hot spots in the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination programme, following advice from leading experts, ministers and government think tanks. The industry’s revival is expected to be supported by a swift and successful completion of vaccinations, focusing on destinations popular with foreign tourists.   “The recovery of the tourism […]

Thailand’s government has offered a novel solution to soften the blow of travellers’ mandatory quarantine in the Kingdom. According to the minister of tourism, returning visitors could soon be permitted to spend the 14-day interim period in one of Thailand’s many stellar golf resorts.  […]

InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) have opened their first Southeast Asia property under the luxury lifestyle brand Kimpton. The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok becomes the first of its kind in the region, blazing a trail for regional expansion to Malaysia, Bali and beyond in the months ahead.   The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok features a total of 362 rooms and includes 131 spacious apartments. Entry-level […]

Thailand has confirmed its first batch of Covid-19 vaccines has been secured, with inoculations ready to begin as early as next month. A total of 2 million doses have been allocated to Thailand, while negotiations are currently underway to procure a further 26 million shots […]

After being grounded for almost nine months due to Covid-19, Thai Airways will resume flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai as well as Bangkok and Phuket from Christmas Day onwards. A wide range of international routes are set to follow in the New Year. The news comes as a […]

As tourism infrastructure reopens nationwide to welcome back domestic arrivals, Thailand’s government is considering reopening one of its most iconic attractions: Maya Bay. The location, which was made famous by the 2000 film The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has been […]

Qatar Airways has just announced it will increase flight frequency between Phuket and their base in Doha, with more flights expected to be announced soon.  Qatar Airways is expected to officially begin weekly flight operations connecting Doha and Phuket from 4 December 2020 and is currently seeking permission from the Thai […]

Thailand has officially reopened its borders to international travellers, with the creation of a new visa for foreign tourists. Travellers can already apply for the new visa via Thailand’s official government website. Approval of the new visa will be subject to a range of stringent entry requirements, designed to maintain the health and safety of travellers […]

As Thailand continues to reboot its tourism infrastructure following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, airlines are opening new flight routes to meet growing demand. With international visitors returning to the Land of Smiles under the Special Tourism Visa (STV), the sector is slowly getting back to its […]

General Hotel Management Ltd. (GHM) has signed a management agreement with Aquarius International Development (AQI) to operate a 200-key resort on Koh Chang, Thailand’s third-largest island. Tailored to meet the needs of returning business and leisure travellers, the property is ready to make a splash […]

The annual Readers’ Choice Awards from Condé Nast Traveler magazine have been released, providing unprecedented insights into the global reputations of some key travel destinations, while also offering a glimpse of travel trends to be expected post-pandemic. As always, Thailand remains at the forefront of many travellers’ minds and […]

With Thailand welcoming back international tourists under the long-stay STV programme, many luxury hotels have decided now is the time to open their doors and cash in on the high-spending new arrivals. Offering 5-star quarantine, superior comfort and long-stay options, the […]

There have been a number of demonstrations in Thailand recently, with protestors calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down, and even some unprecedented criticism of the monarchy. The movement is demanding democratic reforms in Thailand, with an updated constitution that would restrict the wealth, power and impunity of those […]

Thailand’s first round of Special Tourism Visa (STV) arrivals has been delayed until the end of this month. The news was confirmed today by Phuket’s governor, who has asked for the flights to be pushed back until after the island’s annual Vegetarian Festival, which is scheduled to […]

With the grand unveiling of the Capella Bangkok on 1st October 2020, Capella Hotels and Resorts have opened their very first property in Thailand. The new build forms part of a 14-acre complex alongside the city’s major waterway, comprising a range of luxury hotels and residences.  Located on the banks of Bangkok’s […]

Thailand’s popular holiday island of Phuket is back open and ready to welcome its first international arrivals in over 6 months. The first trickle of tourists to be approved under the new Special Tourism Visa scheme (also known as STV) will arrive next […]