Anutin heads to Chengdu to court Chinese tech, EV and tourism investment
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is leading a Thai economic mission to Chengdu, opening a Thailand-China investment forum and holding talks with six major Chinese companies.
SRT launches daily Bangkok–Ayutthaya commuter trains on August 1
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand’s SRT will launch daily Bangkok–Ayutthaya commuter trains from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal on August 1, with promotional fares starting at 30 baht.
Thailand eyes direct routes from China and Europe to Surat Thani
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand is considering direct flights from China and Europe to Surat Thani Airport, alongside a seamless luggage service that would deliver bags directly to hotels on Koh Samui.
KIHA 183 takes travellers to Saraburi for century-old flower rite
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Ride the KIHA 183 to Saraburi, Thailand, on July 28-29, 2026, for the Buddhist Lent flower alms-giving ceremony, temple visits and a commemorative sacred amulet.
Thailand's new 3 billion baht 'Thai Tiao Thai Plus' co-payment scheme offers 1m travel subsidies to boost domestic tourism via the popular Pao Tang app
Thailand taps Nene Royal for global tourism promotion drive
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Thailand plans to provide financial support for Phuket teenager Nene Royal’s America’s Got Talent campaign and give her a future role promoting tourism and Thai soft power.