Thailand News

Thailand is launching 'Thai Tiao Thai Plus', a new 3 billion baht domestic travel subsidy scheme in late 2026, offering financial support for residents, including British expatriates, to stimulate internal tourism. The programme will cover accommodation, …

Koh Samui has been named the World’s Best Island for 2026 by Travel + Leisure, significantly boosting Thailand's international tourism. The Thai government plans to leverage this by improving safety, infrastructure, and tackling illegal businesses.

Hua Hin Airport is being prepared for international flight operations, with plans to reintroduce services to Kuala Lumpur and establish other overseas routes. This development will offer British expatriates more direct travel options by year-end.

Major property developers in Bangkok are transforming shopping centres and surrounding districts into integrated urban areas. This extensive redevelopment impacts living costs, amenities, and property values for British expatriates across the capital.

Thai authorities are intensifying their crackdown on foreign involvement in nominee company structures within the tourism sector, using AI and technology to identify high-risk operators. New measures include stricter licence checks and enhanced data shari…

Pattaya and Chon Buri are experiencing a significant 20-30% drop in tourist numbers this low season, with hotel occupancy rates falling to 15-20%, well below the break-even point. This downturn is affecting local businesses and British expatriates through…

Thailand's overall energy consumption increased by 2.1% in the first three months of 2026, potentially leading to higher household utility bills and transport expenses for British expatriates. Despite this, carbon dioxide emissions from energy use saw a m…

Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rainfall and rough seas across parts of the country from July 1, driven by a strong southwest monsoon. This brings a risk of significant disruption for residents and visitors.

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rain and potential floods across 43 provinces on Friday, June 26, 2026. This is due to a moderate southwest monsoon and a low-pressure cell, with Bangkok facing a 60 per cent chance of thun…