Thailand

Thailand: 'True luxury lies in our wellbeing experiences'

Tourism Authority of Thailand prioritises wellness, culture and sustainability, as off-season trends show travellers value destination's affordable luxury

'Global tensions are giving peaceful, inclusive nations the edge in tourism'

The global geopolitical situation is elevating the importance of values-driven travel – this was the message at WTM London panel, Destinations with Heart

Virgin Atlantic to launch UK's first scheduled direct route to Phuket

Agents will be able to book clients on direct flights from the UK to Phuket from next year.

Travel agents told to 'continue selling' Thailand following death of Queen Mother Sirikit

Visitors – including travel agents – to the country are encouraged to wear subdued colours for 90 days as a gesture of remembrance and respect

Explora Journeys looks to attract 'yet-to-cruise' customers with debut Asia programme

Between September 2027 and May 2028, Explora III will visit 28 countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia

17 need-to-know new routes, destinations and updates

As the weather takes a turn, here is TTG's pick of the new routes taking off or being extended this winter and next summer

Norse Atlantic takes 'bold' step to 'unlock' demand in the north-west for Bangkok route

Norse Atlantic will fly to Bangkok from Manchester this winter, the first time the north-west airport has had a direct connection with Thailand’s capital

The new tourist train offering an experience in Thailand like no other

For repeat clients who know and love Thailand and want something original, DTH Travel has come up with the goods

Thailand to introduce mandatory 'digital arrival card' – everything you need to know

Visitors to Thailand will have to complete the process up to three days prior to their arrival into the country

Thai tourism operations resume as Intrepid launches Myanmar earthquake appeal

Tourist attractions and transport hubs open as normal in Thailand after devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar

Thai airports operational as Bangkok rocked by powerful Myanmar earthquake

The 7.7 magnitude quake struck 800 miles away in neighbouring Myanmar on Friday (28 March)

Tui reveals which destination is punching well above its weight

The group confirmed at a media event on Wednesday (19 March) that bookings for Poland had jumped 200%

The White Lotus antidote for agents to offer in Thailand

As a teenager, Charintip Tiyaphorn hated her father’s hotel. Now, as its owner-representative, she’s creating a blueprint for sustainable tourism in Thailand

‘This new law is a game changer for agents selling Thailand’

Now that this south-east Asian country has legalised same-sex marriages, agents have more options to play with when selling wedding packages to same-sex couples

Norse Atlantic to launch budget Gatwick-Bangkok route this winter

Up to four-times-weekly flights will get under way from 26 October 2025, with return fares leading in from £295pp including taxes.

Bangkok will become Norse’s first UK route to Asia; it currently flies transatlantic from Gatwick, and also to South Africa. "The introduction of this service marks a significant expansion of the airline’s operations in the UK market," it said.

Oslo-headquartered Norse has operated to Bangkok from the Norwegian capital since 2023, and will also serve the Thai capital from Stockholm this winter for the first time.

'Travel and tourism gets a bad rep – it's time we fought back against the negatives'

’As an industry, we must challenge the current narratives around travel and tourism," writes Chris Crampton, chair of the Pata UK and Ireland, for TTG

Tui ramps up Thailand winter sun offering with new ex-UK flights

Tui will add 6,000 extra seats this winter and a further 9,000 next year from Gatwick and Manchester airports

4 hidden Thai gems offering enriching experiences away from the crowds

Switch up Thailand’s most popular resorts for hidden gems that will make your clients fall in love with the destination all over again

Thailand: 'Highlight The White Lotus filming locations and legalisation of same-sex marriage'

The Thai governor shared exciting developments such as the country legalising same-sex marriage in January 2025 and appearing in highly anticipated films and TV series [partner content]

Agents at the centre of Thailand's mission for better quality tourism

Thailand’s mission for better quality tourism will rely on UK agents showing their clients a different side of the country. Ilaria Grasso Macola reports

Thailand: 'Resurgent and facing challenges head-on'

The government is investing in attractions, concerts, and sports events for Thailand, while also developing innovative solutions to tackle pressing environmental concerns

Where next? 10 destinations you should switch sell your customers to

TTG has challenged agents to think about sought-after holiday hotspots and come up with an alternative to suggest to their clients. Here’s what they had to say

British Airways beefs up Bangkok service with more flights and new codeshare

British Airways adds three destinations in Thailand and two in Cambodia under a codeshare expansion deal as it increases frequency to Bangkok next winter

New Thailand visa options hailed 'a great sales opportunity for agents'

Thailand has extended its current visa exemption scheme from 30 to 60 days and expanded the number of eligible countries to 93