Thailand recently showcased its ambitious vision for sustainable and high-value tourism at ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s largest travel trade show. The event, held from March 4th-6th, 2025 at the Berlin ExpoCenter City, marked the 50th year of Thailand’s participation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) brought 160 tourism operators to Berlin, the largest Thai […]

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Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs debuted a refreshed concept for its annual cultural showcases, signaling a new era of creative diplomacy and global outreach. Dubbed “Thai Festival 2025: Creative Pulse – The Pulse of Tradition, the Pulse of Tomorrow,” the event brings together tradition and modernity in a bid to magnify Thailand’s soft power on […]

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Thailand has affirmed its readiness to host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), a prestigious global economic event drawing over 18,000 attendees, including finance ministers, central bank governors, financial institution executives, and thought leaders from nearly 200 members. The meetings, collectively abbreviated as “AM 2026 […]

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Thailand is renowned for its vibrant festivals, which are deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the country. But while the water-splashing revelry of Songkran and the serene beauty of Loy Krathong’s lantern-lit skies are must-sees, there are numerous other celebrations that offer very unique experiences.  Here are five lesser-known but equally fascinating festivals […]

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Thailand has taken a bold step toward positioning itself as a global creative powerhouse with the successful hosting of THACCA Global Soft Power Talks 2025, an event aimed at shaping the kingdom’s cultural influence on the world stage. The event, held on February 24th, 2025 at the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) Headquarters in […]

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While the heady allure of The White Lotus destinations like Phuket and Surat Thani’s Ko Samui continues to pull in the global jet set, there’s a quieter culinary revolution brewing in the less-trodden paths of southern Thailand. Enter Songkhla: not just another coastal city, but a burgeoning epicenter of gastronomic innovation. Songkhla is on a […]

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In a momentous occasion starting off the celebrations of 75 years of deep-rooted diplomatic relations, Thailand and Lao PDR have reaffirmed their enduring friendship with a landmark series of high-level meetings and agreements that will shape the future of their cooperation. Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, making his first official visit to Thailand, was warmly […]

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