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TAT executives and partners at Thailand Boat Festival 2026 in Phuket, reinforcing Thailand’s role as a regional marine tourism hub

TAT advances IMT-GT cooperation through Thailand Boat Festival 2026

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (Tourism Authority of Thailand) reaffirmed its commitment to regional marine tourism development through Thailand Boat Festival 2026 in Phuket. The...
Bangkok food destination awards

Bangkok shines in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026 for food destinations

Bangkok has achieved major recognition in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026, ranking among Asia’s and the world’s top food destinations....
TAT MATKA Travel Fair 2026

TAT records strong outcomes from MATKA Travel Fair 2026 participation

The Tourism Authority of Thailand recorded strong outcomes from MATKA Travel Fair 2026 in Helsinki, reinforcing Thailand’s premium positioning in the Nordic market. The Airline...
Bangkok skyline at dusk with Chao Phraya River, promoting “Travel Thailand with confidence” by the Tourist Assistance Center, Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

Ministry of Tourism and Sports launches video series to reinforce travel safety confidence in Thailand

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched a new three-video series to reinforce traveller confidence by showcasing Thailand’s travel safety and assistance framework. Through...
Press conference announces PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2026 at Chang International Circuit, confirming Thailand as the opening round of the MotoGP World Championship.

Thailand MotoGP 2026 opens the world championship season at Buri Ram

Thailand will host the opening round of the MotoGP World Championship 2026 from 27 February to 1 March at Chang International Circuit. The PT Grand...
Thailand Tourism Authority executives at the Thailand Tourism Next 2026 strategy launch, presenting a value-led and sustainable tourism vision.

TAT sets Thailand Tourism Next for value growth plan

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has unveiled Thailand Tourism Next, a 2026 strategy focused on quality-led, balanced and sustainable tourism. With a three trillion-Baht revenue...
Belavia Belarusian Airlines aircraft arrives at U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport for inaugural Minsk–Pattaya flight welcomed by TAT and partners

TAT welcomes Belavia Belarusian Airlines’ inaugural flight for two new routes to Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomed Belavia Belarusian Airlines’ inaugural direct flights from Minsk to Pattaya and Phuket, strengthening long-haul connectivity. The new routes support...
TAT, Scoot and Chiang Rai officials welcome passengers arriving on the inaugural Singapore–Chiang Rai flight at Mae Fah Luang International Airport.

TAT and Scoot welcome the New Year with inaugural Singapore–Chiang Rai flight

The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Scoot marked the New Year with the launch of the first direct Singapore–Chiang Rai flight, strengthening international access to...
Aerial night view representing Thailand’s New Year countdown celebrations, with fireworks across a city skyline and riverfront landmarks, used to illustrate nationwide Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026 festivities.

Thailand welcomes 2026 with countdown celebrations anchored by Phayao and Su-ngai Kolok

Thailand is welcoming 2026 with a nationwide programme of countdown celebrations, anchored by flagship events in Phayao and Su-ngai Kolok. Organised by the Tourism Authority...
TAT officials and participants gather under the Smile @ South Malaysia–Thailand Caravan arch during the flag-off ceremony in Hat Yai, Songkhla.

TAT flags off Malaysia–Thailand caravan signalling restored traveller confidence in Hat Yai

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has flagged off the Malaysia–Thailand caravan in Hat Yai as part of the Smile@Hatyai recovery framework, sending a strong signal...