
Thailand departure tax proposal would charge air travellers 1,000 baht
Thailand departure tax plans under public consultation would initially charge 1,000 baht whenever a traveller leaves the country by air, with land and sea exits exempt at first.
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Thailand departure tax plans under public consultation would initially charge 1,000 baht whenever a traveller leaves the country by air, with land and sea exits exempt at first.

Thailand wellness travel is expanding rapidly under the government’s Medical Hub Policy, with Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui emerging as leading wellness destinations.

Finnair Helsinki Melbourne route: Finnair will launch daily A350 flights between Helsinki and Melbourne from October 25, 2026, operating one-stop services via Bangkok to link Europe and Australia.

Winter escape destinations top the list for Taiwanese travelers in 2026, with Okinawa, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali and Phu Quoc among the most-searched sunny getaways.

AGIBOT humanoid robots were showcased in Thailand in February 2026 as part of a three-day programme supporting the country's Smart Tourism ambitions and plans for market entry later in 2026.

Songkran Festival in Thailand combines spirited water fights with deeply rooted Buddhist rituals as communities observe the Thai New Year from April 13 to April 15, 2026.

Asia flight delays disrupted thousands of travellers as 4,418 delays and 79 cancellations were recorded across 19 major airports, impacting carriers including IndiGo, Air India and China Eastern.

Thailand flight cancellations disrupted three services from Bangkok and Phuket, affecting connections to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

Thailand foreign arrivals 2026 exceeded four million in early 2026, driven by long-haul and luxury travellers whose higher spending helped boost tourism revenue.

Bangkok flight cancellations left passengers stranded after Aircalin and Thai Airways canceled services to Noumea and Singapore, disrupting connections from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Valentine's Day Thailand: ONYX Hospitality Group is offering Parisian-inspired dining in Bangkok, seaside dinners in Phuket and beachfront retreats in Koh Samui for 2026.

Thai Airways will resume a direct Bangkok–Amsterdam route from July 1, 2026, restoring nonstop connectivity between Thailand and the Netherlands.