Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has received Two Michelin Keys in the 2026 Michelin Guide hotel selection. The distinction recognises the resort’s overall stay experience and brings fresh international attention to luxury travel on Thailand’s Koh Samui island. Set on the island’s northwestern tip, the resort overlooks the Gulf of Thailand. Its villas and residences […]
Thailand’s luxury hospitality sector is entering a new phase as Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok appoints veteran hotel executive Paul Jones as general manager. Taking up the position in September 2026, Jones returns to the celebrated riverside hotel with more than three decades of international hospitality experience. His appointment connects the property’s historic identity with its plans
Thailand will reduce its visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for citizens of 60 countries, including India, from September 15, 2026.
The global hospitality landscape is experiencing a significant shift as Southeast Asia’s most iconic metropolis expands its international appeal. Moving far beyond historic perceptions, Thailand’s capital has surged to the forefront of global entertainment, combining world-class entertainment venues, elevated culinary destinations, and traditional street experiences. Official arrival metrics and international hospitality assessments confirm the city’s
Thailand is preparing to welcome its first Fairmont hotel as Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit moves toward its scheduled opening in the second half of 2026. The landmark property will strengthen Bangkok’s growing luxury hospitality sector while expanding the city’s appeal to international leisure, business and event travellers. Developed through a partnership involving Asset World Corp Public
Thailand is positioning its diverse landscapes at the heart of festive travel in 2026, with celebrations stretching from Chiang Mai’s countryside and the Golden Triangle’s jungles to the tropical beaches of Koh Samui. Four Seasons properties across the country have prepared seasonal experiences covering Loy Krathong, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The programme combines
Bangkok is strengthening its position at the centre of Thailand’s tourism economy as an expanding hotel network, stronger infrastructure and a national shift toward higher-value travel reshape the capital’s hospitality landscape in 2026. The transformation comes as Thailand moves beyond the recovery-focused tourism policies of recent years. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is now prioritising
Thailand has launched a new low-cost, air-conditioned passenger train connecting Bangkok with Ayutthaya, strengthening access to one of the country’s most important heritage tourism destinations. The State Railway of Thailand introduced the SRT Bangkok Connex, also known as BNEX, on August 1, 2026. The new service links Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal with Ayutthaya through
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a collection of immersive experiences connecting luxury travellers with wildlife, conservation, cultural heritage and local communities. Available at selected properties throughout 2026, the anniversary programme includes exclusive journeys across Thailand, Zambia, Oman and other destinations within Anantara’s international portfolio. The Minor Hotels luxury brand began
Thailand is advancing plans to modernize its airport network through a strategic collaboration involving Thai Aviation Industries, Edgewater Solutions and Amadeus, with the partners preparing a roadmap for smarter passenger processing and more efficient airport operations. The organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering international and regional airports across the kingdom. The initiative will
Thailand has strengthened its position as a regional leader in sustainable tourism after the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Carbon Footprint Hotels platform won the Green Leadership category at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2026 in Malaysia. The award was presented on 26 June 2026 and officially announced by the Tourism Authority of Thailand on 2
Thailand is accelerating its transformation of rail travel into a premium tourism experience, using luxury sightseeing trains, themed journeys and scenic routes to attract high-spending international visitors while spreading tourism revenue beyond Bangkok and the country’s established resort centres. The strategy brings together the Ministry of Transport, the State Railway of Thailand, tourism authorities and
