Bangkok, 18 April 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Klook, Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, signed a Letter of Intent of Strategic Partnership to enhance collaborations on the development and promotion of quality tourism experiences in Thailand. TAT Governor, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, said “The time could not have been better for TAT and Klook to support each other in promoting Thailand as a top tourist destination. We have set our goals to collaborate and create comprehensive joint marketing with Klook to promote quality tourism experiences in th ..read more

Bangkok, 14 April 2024 – The Thai Government has suspended the requirement to fill out the ‘To Mo 6’ (TM6) immigration form for foreign travellers entering and exiting Thailand at 16 land and sea checkpoints from 15 April to 15 October. The TM6 form is the arrival/departure card, which foreigners are required fill out with their passport information and other personal and travel information when entering or leaving Thailand. The form was permanently cancelled for foreign travellers arriving by air since July 2022. The six-month suspension of the TM6 form is aimed to ease immigration procedures ..read more

Bangkok, 11 April 2024 – The “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” opened today with an epic cultural spectacle, bringing the glory of Thai traditions and cultures as well as historical significance from all regions of the country to Bangkok within one evening in a one-kilometre stretch of 20 grand processions and over 1,000 performers showcasing the pride of the nation. Tourism and Sports Minister, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, said “This extravagant parade is a rare spectacle in the heart of Bangkok. It celebrates the time-honoured traditions of ‘Songkran in Thailand, the traditional T ..read more

Bangkok, 10 April 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and partners announced the ‘ASEAN + India Shoppers in Thailand’ activity, inviting ASEAN and Indian tourists to vote for their favourite Thai soft-power element and get a shopping voucher. The activity will run from 29 April to 15 June 2024. TAT Governor, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, said “The project underscores the government’s policy to establish Thailand as a tourism hub, while promoting ASEAN as a single tourism destination. It also supports the government’s soft power promotion policy to raise awareness and boost sales for T ..read more

Bangkok, 10 April 2024 – Beginning this week, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), is launching a campaign that aims to introduce the Thai New Year festival of Songkran to BBC audiences across the globe. Songkran has recently been nominated for UNESCO ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ status and will be celebrated ‘more extravagantly than ever’ throughout Thailand in April this year.  A unique 30-second animated advertisement, produced by BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions in Singapore, will run from 10 April to 15 June 2024. Creatively, it focuses on the wider social and cultura ..read more

Bangkok, 4 April 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce that the upcoming MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 will expand its reach to cover Chon Buri, a seaside province located some 80 kilometres from Bangkok. TAT Governor, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, said “The Guide’s coverage expansion to Chonburi is convinced to yield benefits to both the province itself and the country.  Among them are increasing the market value of local gastronomy, generating income for local communities, and stimulating national economic growth.” Chon Buri is a vibrant coastal province p ..read more

Bangkok, 29 March 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that eight restaurants in Bangkok have been recognised on the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, including three in the Top 10. The list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was announced at a live awards ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday, 26 March. This 12th edition of the ranking features restaurants from 19 different cities across Asia. The three restaurants in Bangkok in the Top 10 are Gaggan Anand at No. 3, moving up from last year at No. 5, Nusara at No.6 ..read more

Bangkok, 28 March 2024 – Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin presided over the opening ceremony of the 42nd Thailand Tourism Festival 2024, which started today and will run until Monday, 1 April, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. Attending the ceremony were officials and figures from the Thai public and private sector, including Tourism and Sports Minister, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool. Prime Minister Srettha said “Tourism is front and centre of the government’s policy in socio-econom ..read more

In celebration of the ‘Songkran in Thailand’ being recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, nationwide celebrations are set to be even more amazing to illustrate the rich culture and tradition of the Thai New Year. Songkran in Thailand is officially observed as a three-day national holiday from 13-15 April, although celebrations can take place at different time and go on for longer. Here’s only some of the Songkran festivals in Bangkok and the five regions that we have selected for tourists to enjoy. In celebration of the ‘Songkran in Thailand’ being recognised by UNESCO as an ..read more

Bangkok, 22 March 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with Big C Supercenter and its 49 suppliers to launch two exciting shopping campaigns offering tourists and residents a chance to win perks and discounts while travelling in Thailand during 1 April – 31 May 2024. Foreign tourists will be offered privileges under the “Thailand Lucky Landing” campaign while Thais and expats will be able to enjoy discounts and accumulate points under the ‘Suk Thanthee…Thi Tiew Thai, Suk Pai Gan Yai Thi Big C’ (literally translated as ‘happy travelling in Thailand, double happiness at B ..read more