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Opening ceremony of Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 at Benchakitti Park, Bangkok, with officials on stage beside a ceremonial water bowl against the festival backdrop.

Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 opens in Bangkok

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially opened the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 at Benchakitti Park, Bangkok. Running until 15 April, the...
Amazing Thailand Grab Travel Pass launched to enhance seamless digital travel experiences across Thailand

Amazing Thailand Grab Travel Pass launched to enhance seamless digital travel experiences across Thailand

Thailand has launched the Amazing Thailand Grab Travel Pass in partnership with Grab, offering international visitors integrated digital benefits across transport, dining and shopping. The...
Value over Volume Thailand tourism

TAT refocuses on value over volume as 2026 tourism outlook is recalibrated

TAT is recalibrating Thailand’s 2026 tourism outlook with a stronger focus on value over volume, quality growth, and market diversification. Backed by Trusted Thailand and...
Thailand to host Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 with Saneh Art by Songkran Festival

Thailand to host Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 with Saneh Art by Songkran Festival

Thailand will host the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 and Saneh Art by Songkran Festival in Bangkok, while supporting nationwide celebrations across all regions....
Thailand strengthens global confidence with safe and successful Jimmy Pelletier World Tour Stage 5

Thailand strengthens global confidence with safe and successful Jimmy Pelletier World Tour Stage 5

Thailand has marked the successful completion of Jimmy Pelletier World Tour Stage 5, a 47-day handcycle journey across more than 30 provinces. The milestone highlights...
Historic wingsuit flight over Bangkok skyline signals new chapter for Thailand adventure tourism

Historic wingsuit flight over Bangkok skyline signals new chapter for Thailand adventure tourism

Thailand has spotlighted its adventure tourism potential through a historic wingsuit flight over Bangkok by Red Bull athlete Miles Daisher. Supported by TAT and partners,...
Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges @ HAT YAI launches with Amazing Bag gifting activity

Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges @ HAT YAI launches with Amazing Bag gifting activity

The Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges @ HAT YAI, offering exclusive discounts, curated experiences, and “Amazing Bag” gifts to international visitors....
TAT hosts MICHELIN Guide seminar advancing Thai culinary tourism

TAT hosts MICHELIN Guide seminar advancing Thai culinary tourism

TAT hosted the “Savour the Charm” MICHELIN Guide seminar in Bangkok, spotlighting Thai gastronomy as a force for quality tourism, economic value, and sustainable growth....
TAT and CP All executives at the launch of Suk Thanthee Thi Tiew Thai with 7-Eleven campaign in Bangkok

TAT and CP All launch “Suk Thanthee Thi Tiew Thai with 7 Eleven” to drive travel across Thailand

TAT and CP All have launched a nationwide Suk Thanthee Thi Tiew Thai with 7 Eleven to stimulate travel across Thailand during Songkran and beyond....
Thailand advances transport safety standards ahead of Songkran with trusted certified programme

Thailand advances transport safety standards ahead of Songkran with trusted certified programme

Thailand has launched a new transport safety initiative ahead of Songkran 2026, introducing the Trusted Certified mark to strengthen traveller confidence. Led by TAT with...