Thailand News

Thai airlines have cancelled or reduced thousands of flights, impacting British expatriates, due to significantly increased Jet A-1 aviation fuel prices and the current low travel season. This has led to rising airfares and disruptions continuing into 202…

Thailand's tourism sector is recovering more strongly than expected, leading to a potential upward revision of future visitor targets, despite a slight decrease in arrivals year-on-year. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is now focusing on increasing spen…

Thailand is forecast to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall across 60-70% of the country due to a strong south-westerly monsoon, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. This weather system will likely cause flash floods, accumulated standing …

Fuel prices in Thailand increased on June 4, with petrol and gasohol rising by 40 satang per litre and diesel products by 80 satang per litre. This adjustment directly impacts British expatriates through higher transport and daily living costs, as well as…

Thailand recorded over 14 million foreign tourist arrivals between January and May, generating 679.274 billion Thai Baht. This high visitor volume, though slightly down from expectations, impacts local infrastructure and services, affecting residents and …

Major Thai property developers are abandoning the domestic mass market to focus exclusively on luxury housing estates. This shift provides British expatriates with increased high-end purchasing options and stable investment opportunities.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has issued a severe weather warning for the capital and surrounding areas from 1 to 7 June 2026. Expatriates are advised to prepare for heavy monsoon rains, localised flooding, and travel delays.

Thailand has issued a nationwide health directive for the 2026 rainy season. British expatriates are advised to take preventative measures against respiratory infections, mosquito-borne diseases and environmental hazards.

Bangkok is officially bidding to host World Pride 2030 with backing from Siam Piwat. This initiative will alter commercial strategies in major shopping centres and impact living costs for British expatriates.