Tourism
Daily Frustration: Foreign Tourists Kick Soccer Ball Around Shopping Mall, Ignoring Children and Elderly Passersby
Two foreign tourists played soccer inside a Phuket shopping mall, ignoring safety concerns from shoppers worried the ball could hit children and elderly visitors, prompting calls for stricter enforcement against disruptive tourist behavior.
Trip Ruined: German Tourist Wins Lawsuit Against Tour Company Over Greek Resort With No Available Poolside Chairs Reserved by Towels
A German tourist won €987 in additional compensation after a Greek resort failed to provide poolside chairs for his family, with towels illegally reserving seats throughout their 11-day August stay on Kos.
Thai Festival in Tokyo attracts over 300,000 visitors
Over 300,000 visitors flocked to Tokyo's Thai Festival in May, making it the largest Thai cultural event overseas with performances, food, and entertainment that captivated Japanese crowds.
Raimon Land Unveils Luxury SLS Residences in Phuket, Targeting Global Millionaire Market
Raimon Land is developing SLS Residences Phuket Kamala, an ultra-luxury branded project featuring 13 villas starting at $6.9 million on Phuket's Millionaire's Mile, set for completion by 2029.
Digital Minister Energizes Northeast's Soft Power, Opens 2026 Rocket Festival with Digital Strategy to Boost Tourism
Thailand's Digital Minister officially opened the 2026 Rocket Festival in Yasothon Province with plans to boost Northeast tourism through smart technology and cultural preservation initiatives.
Nepal Issues Record 492 Mount Everest Permits as Roughly 1,000 Climbers Prepare to Summit
Nepal issued a record 492 Mount Everest permits for this spring, with roughly 1,000 climbers and guides preparing to attempt the summit despite dangerous ice conditions in the Khumbu Icefall.
Diverse Tourism – Koh Similan's Ao Kuek Bay in Phang Nga Ranks Among World's Top 10 Beaches
Ao Kuek Bay in Phang Nga's Similan Islands has been ranked the world's 10th best beach for 2026 by global tourism experts, recognizing its pristine waters and strict conservation practices including daily visitor limits and mandatory coral-
TAT Showcases Thai Pop Culture at Thai Festival Tokyo 2026 in the Heart of the Capital
Thailand's Tourism Authority showcased Thai pop culture at Tokyo's annual festival on May 9, highlighting contemporary art, music, Muay Thai, and crafts to attract Japanese travelers seeking modern cultural experiences.
Vietnam's Phu Quoc is transforming into a major travel destination
Vietnam's Phú Quốc island has rapidly evolved from a quiet fishing village into Southeast Asia's fastest-growing beach destination, now offering luxury resorts, entertainment complexes and easy access via its international airport.
Why Koh Kut remains one of Thailand's most beautiful island escapes
Thailand's fourth-largest island, Koh Kut in Trat province near the Cambodian border, remains refreshingly undeveloped with pristine beaches, jungle waterfalls and traditional fishing villages that attract visitors seeking peace away from c
Marking Culture and Art – Millions of Stories Under One Sky
Siam Paragon opens "Trillion Stories Under the Sky," a dual exhibition exploring identity and contemporary life through paintings of cats by Niam Mawornkonong and intricate cityscape maps by Zillustation, running through May 22, 2025.
Temple Hopping on Holidays – The Legend of 'Phra Phud,' the Sacred Buddha Image at Wat Phra Thong in Phuket
Wat Phra Thong in Phuket houses Phra Phud, a sacred golden Buddha image partially buried in the ground, revered for granting wishes to those who seek its blessings. Legend claims divine interventions—including swarms of wasps and ants—prote