Thailand Tourism News — Koh Lanta & Andaman Travel Updates

Eastern Thailand Tourism Authority Promotes 'Fruit Orchards, Sea, and Nature' Travel Routes May-August with Five Exciting Itineraries
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Eastern Thailand Tourism Authority Promotes 'Fruit Orchards, Sea, and Nature' Travel Routes May-August with Five Exciting Itineraries

Thailand's Tourism Authority launches five summer travel routes across Eastern Thailand from May to August, featuring fruit orchards, beaches, waterfalls, and national parks with sustainable tourism and family-friendly activities.

Tourism Outlook Dims as Foreign Visitor Target Drops to 30 Million, Revenue Expectations Fall to 1.3 Trillion Baht
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Tourism Outlook Dims as Foreign Visitor Target Drops to 30 Million, Revenue Expectations Fall to 1.3 Trillion Baht

Thailand has slashed its 2025 foreign visitor target to 30-33 million from 36.7 million due to Middle East conflicts and global economic pressures, with projected tourism revenue falling to 1.36-1.51 trillion baht.

Devastating Experience: Online Booking Turns Out to Be an Abandoned Resort with a Deserted Beach
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Devastating Experience: Online Booking Turns Out to Be an Abandoned Resort with a Deserted Beach

A family's beach vacation turned to nightmare after booking an abandoned resort through an online platform in Ko Lanta, discovering the property had been deserted for months and the owner had fled the country.

Hilarious Viral Moment: Confused Diver Gets 'Slapped' and Chased by Sea Turtle Before Swimming Away Unfazed
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Hilarious Viral Moment: Confused Diver Gets 'Slapped' and Chased by Sea Turtle Before Swimming Away Unfazed

A sea turtle unexpectedly approached and gently tapped diver Christopher Chang's head during an underwater encounter off Ko Lanta, creating a viral moment that has amassed over 1.6 million views.

IMH Opens Phuket Office, Aims to Establish Silom Hospital as Premier Russian Healthcare Center with Medical Tourism Focus
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IMH Opens Phuket Office, Aims to Establish Silom Hospital as Premier Russian Healthcare Center with Medical Tourism Focus

IMH Silom Hospital opened a Phuket office to serve over one million Russian residents, positioning itself as Thailand's leading healthcare provider for Russian medical tourists with partnerships including BRICS Thailand.

Siam Piwat Partners with Huawei to Transform Travel Tech, Introducing Thailand's First Wearable-Integrated Ecosystem
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Siam Piwat Partners with Huawei to Transform Travel Tech, Introducing Thailand's First Wearable-Integrated Ecosystem

Siam Piwat and Huawei launched Thailand's first wearable-integrated visitor card on Huawei smartwatches, enabling international shoppers at Bangkok malls to access exclusive benefits instantly through a cross-platform ecosystem targeting 20

Create Glass Skin with 5 Must-Have Beauty Items to Keep in Your Bag
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Create Glass Skin with 5 Must-Have Beauty Items to Keep in Your Bag

Achieve the popular glass skin look with five essential beauty items—foundation, concealer, mascara, and long-wear lipstick—that create a naturally glowing, minimal makeup appearance perfect for daily wear.

Diverse Vehicles – Off-roading Adventure with the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: A Boxy Beast Built for Fun and Exploration Anywhere
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Diverse Vehicles – Off-roading Adventure with the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: A Boxy Beast Built for Fun and Exploration Anywhere

The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ combines retro boxy styling with impressive off-road performance, powered by a 2.7-liter engine and featuring a short wheelbase that excels on challenging terrain in both 4H and 4L drive modes.

Singha Takes 8 Champions to ONE Samurai Event – Experience Ringside Muay Thai Action at ONE Championship
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Singha Takes 8 Champions to ONE Samurai Event – Experience Ringside Muay Thai Action at ONE Championship

Singha sends 8 competition winners to Tokyo to experience ONE Samurai 1 live at Ariake Arena, offering exclusive access to ringside action and behind-the-scenes moments with ONE Championship athletes.

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A Taiwanese town embraces a slow pace of life through a snail race

Fenglin, a Taiwanese town of 10,000, hosts snail races to celebrate its slow-living culture and boost tourism after a devastating 2024 earthquake drove visitors away. The town embraces the Cittaslow movement, valuing sustainability and comm

Here’s looking - and dining - at YUE!
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Here’s looking - and dining - at YUE!

YUE Restaurant & Bar blends Chinese cultural elegance with Phuket's industrial heritage, offering private dining rooms and flexible spaces suited for casual meals, special occasions or business gatherings.

Fantastic News! Suchart Celebrates Ao Kuak's Recognition as One of the World's Top 10 Beaches in 2026, Vows to Maintain Standards
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Fantastic News! Suchart Celebrates Ao Kuak's Recognition as One of the World's Top 10 Beaches in 2026, Vows to Maintain Standards

Ao Kuak beach in Phang Nga's Similan Islands National Park ranked 10th globally in the 2026 World's 50 Best Beaches list, with Thailand's environment minister pledging to maintain strict conservation standards to preserve the site's pristin