# TAT Newsroom: Travel News from Thailand

> The TAT News microsite at www\.tatnews\.org is the official online newsroom of the Tourism Authority of Thailand \(TAT\)\. The TAT News is committed to supporting international media by providing the latest press releases, festivals \& events, other Thai travel news as well as compelling Thailand travel features and videos\.

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## Pages
- [Home](https://www.tatnews.org/)
- [Thailand Reopening](https://www.tatnews.org/thailand-reopening/)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.tatnews.org/terms-and-conditions/)
- [TAT Local Offices](https://www.tatnews.org/tat-local-offices/)
- [TAT International Offices](https://www.tatnews.org/tat-international-offices/)

## Posts
- [River of Fire](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/09/river-of-fire/): Experience Nakhon Phanom’s Illuminated Boat Procession, or Lai Reua Fai, when glowing vessels drift along the Mekong at the end of Buddhist Lent\. Discover its spiritual roots, riverside landmarks, distinctive Isan cuisine and cross\-border connections that make this northeastern province a captivating gateway to Thailand and neighbouring Laos year\-round\.
- [Thailand introduces new 30\-day and 15\-day visa exemption rules from 15 September](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/09/thailand-introduces-new-30-day-and-15-day-visa-exemption-rules-from-15-september/): Thailand’s new visa framework takes effect on 15 September 2026, replacing the 60\-day visa exemption with 30\-day and 15\-day categories\. The rules cover 60 countries and territories for 30\-day stays, Seychelles and Mauritius for 15 days, and Visa on Arrival eligibility for Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia under the updated framework\.
- [TAGTHAi expands tourist spending through Easy Pay partnerships](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/09/tagthai-expands-tourist-spending-through-easy-pay-partnerships/): TAGTHAi has partnered with KASIKORNBANK, Siam Piwat, The Mall Group and MBK to expand TAGTHAi Easy Pay across major shopping destinations\. The initiative combines secure cashless payments with visitor privileges, helping international tourists spend more conveniently while directing tourism revenue towards retailers, merchants and businesses across Thailand’s wider tourism economy\.
- [TAT advances Thailand–Vietnam tourism growth at ITE HCMC 2026](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/08/tat-advances-thailand-vietnam-tourism-growth-at-ite-hcmc-2026/): TAT is strengthening Thailand–Vietnam tourism at ITE HCMC 2026 through the Thailand Pavilion, business matching and consumer engagement\. The initiative connects Thai tourism businesses with regional buyers, showcases New Thailand experiences, supports expanding air links and targets Vietnam’s millennial, family, Gen Z, incentive, luxury and sports travellers for year\-round growth\.
- [TAT adopts micro\-regional strategy to capture China’s high\-value travel segments](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/08/tat-adopts-micro-regional-strategy-to-capture-chinas-high-value-travel-segments/): TAT is applying a micro\-regional strategy across China, tailoring tourism promotion to high\-value segments in eastern, western and northern markets\. Wellness, sport, family travel and Thai cultural experiences lead targeted campaigns, supported by Trusted Thailand as TAT strengthens visitor confidence, expands demand and spreads tourism benefits to emerging destinations nationwide\.

## Categories
- [Press Releases](https://www.tatnews.org/category/thailand-tourism-news/)
- [Travel Industry News](https://www.tatnews.org/category/thailand-travel-news/)
- [Awards for Thailand](https://www.tatnews.org/category/awards-for-thailand/)
- [Travel Features](https://www.tatnews.org/category/thailand-travel-features/)
- [Events \& Festivals](https://www.tatnews.org/category/thailand-events-festivals/)

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