Thailand Tourism News — Koh Lanta & Andaman Travel Updates
TAT's Thailand Ambassador Campaign Hits 448 Million Impressions
Thailand's Tourism Authority credits its Ambassador campaign featuring LISA with generating 448 million impressions, boosting destination appeal and encouraging visitors to explore regional destinations beyond major tourist hubs.
AirAsia Launches Points Booking Feature With 50% Rewards
AirAsia Rewards launches Points Booking feature with fixed point values per route, offering 50% point rebates on bookings made between September 7-30, 2026. Members can redeem points for any AirAsia flight booked at least 30 days in advance
Foreign Tourist Arrivals Slow to 439,000 Per Week
Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand dropped 7.15% to 439,069 for the week of September 6-12, as regional travelers from Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea postponed trips ahead of major holidays.
Thailand Launches Nihao Month 2026 to Attract Chinese Tourists
Thailand's Tourism Authority launches Nihao Month 2026 to attract Chinese tourists during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Golden Week, featuring promotions with major platforms, cultural events, and curated travel experiences across four themed
TAT Promotes Thai Wellness Tourism at Global Energy Event
TAT showcases Thai wellness and cultural tourism to over 50,000 global energy professionals at Gastech 2026, emphasizing sustainable travel and heritage experiences as luxury offerings.
Wat Chula Mani: 300 Years of Sacred History in Amphawa
Wat Chula Mani in Amphawa is a 300-year-old temple dating to the late Ayutthaya period that serves as a popular spiritual destination for visitors seeking blessings and prosperity through devotion to Wessuwanna.
Ethiopian, Kenyan Runners Win Bangsaen 10; Thai Record Shattered
Ethiopian runner Sewmehon Anteneh Kbiret won the Bangsaen 10 race in Chachoengsao with over 12,000 competitors, while Thai athlete Pariya Sonsem set a new women's course record and earned a 100,000-baht bonus.
Loei Province's Natural Wonders: Stone Gardens and Emerald Waterfalls
Loei province's Phan Ngam Stone Garden features 206-million-year-old limestone formations with over 400 caves and rare plant species, earning the nickname "Kunming of Loei" after comparison to China's landscape. The nearby Piang Din Waterfa
Oasis Sea World Bounces Back With Full Crowds After Going Viral
Oasis Sea World in Chachoengsao has reversed its fortunes after going viral on social media, drawing packed crowds to dolphin shows that previously played to nearly empty venues.
Engfa Dances to Viral Hit at De Leaf Beauty Launch
Engfa Waraha performed her viral TikTok hit at the De Leaf 9.9 launch event, promoting the brand's new Triple Bright Active Thanaka soap formula that she uses as a real product user.
Ancient Murkhanat Temple: A Gateway to the Underworld City
Murkhanat Temple, a 300-year-old sacred site in Nakhon Phanom province, features a 50-meter stupa housing reliquaries and Buddha images, with local legend claiming an underground city entrance lies beneath a nearby banyan tree.
Amphawa Food Festival Celebrates Samut Songkhram Culture
Samut Songkhram's Amphawa Floating Market will host a ten-day cultural celebration from September 11–20, 2026, featuring food, light shows, and performances connected across the riverside community through a heritage-focused journey.