Insights

Flydubai began a Dubai–Bangkok service to Don Mueang on 1 July 2026 and will increase frequency from 15 September 2026. How this affects travellers.

Visa's 2026 study places Thailand among Asia‑Pacific travellers' top five destinations. What that means for bookings, experiences and planning.

Vietnam Airlines began four-times-weekly Ho Chi Minh City–Phuket flights on 2 July 2026, improving direct access between Vietnam and Phuket.

Ko Samui ranked first in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026; Phuket, Ko Chang, Bangkok and Chiang Mai also placed. What this means for travellers.

This week's Best of Thai Ranked: 2 AM eats, Thai silk finds, free park aerobics, top yoga studios, new DC-Taipei flights, QR payments, and more.

Decide whether to live near the BTS or MRT in Bangkok. Practical guide on commute, amenities, noise, air quality, and how to choose a condo or house.

TAT promotes 'Pay Like a Local' cross-border QR payments so visitors can use home mobile wallets at Thai shops, restaurants and attractions.

EVA Air begins four-times-weekly Washington D.C.–Taipei flights from 26 June 2026, expanding one-stop access to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket.

Best of Thai Ranked for June 26, 2026: Bangkok July to-dos, World Cup watch spots, 4th of July parties, Thai Lottery, Asanha Bucha, Ubon Candle Fest, coffee.

Learn how Thailand's Asanha Bucha and Buddhist Lent alcohol ban affects tourists, where exceptions apply, and practical tips for foreigners.

Compare Chiang Mai and Koh Phangan for weather, cost, activities, nightlife, digital nomad life, family travel, and packing tips to pick the best Thai escape.

Explore the history of Chatuchak Market, Bangkok's iconic weekend bazaar. Learn about its origins, culture, shopping zones, and visitor tips.

Phuket steps up beach safety and disaster preparedness for the southwest monsoon after multiple drowning deaths, affecting both residents and visitors.

Discover everything about the Thai Government Lottery draw on 1 July 2026, including live stream info, prize structure, how to buy tickets, claim steps for tourists, and the rich traditions behind Thailand's national lottery.

Best of Thairanked, week ending June 19, 2026: wellness travel, World Championship watch spots, Thailand Grand Sale, pro networks, and key tourism moves.

Trace Chulalongkorn University's story from its 1917 founding by King Vajiravudh to its centenary in 2017, campus growth, academic legacy, and modern role.

TAT held MTM 2026 in Bangkok to link Middle East and Africa buyers with Thai travel suppliers, aiming to grow tailored products and quality arrivals.

TAT's Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2026 runs June–August 2026, pairing shopping with local brand experiences and visitor privileges across the country.

TAT maps a quality-led 2026 strategy focused on wellness, sustainability and major events, targeting 33 million arrivals and 2.65 trillion Baht revenue.

Discover how PUT-IT-ON helps Thai professionals expand their network, access global opportunities, and connect with verified leaders.

TTM+ 2026 runs 10–12 June 2026 in Pattaya, promoting quality, sustainable and wellness-led tourism for travellers and industry partners.

TAT and Agoda agreed on a travel-intelligence partnership on 11 June 2026 to promote wellness, sustainable travel and emerging destinations across Thailand.