Thailand

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Diverse crowd celebrating a vibrant cultural festival in a city square with colorful banners and stages, symbolizing global cultural event planning.

Nationwide art and culture festivals and events planned for 2026

Thailand is already preparing to celebrate Pride Month 2026 with a nationwide festival calendar throughout June, pointing to a global surge in cultural event planning.

Elise Marrow·May 29, 2026

Iconic Thai temples and vibrant natural landscapes symbolizing the beauty being preserved by a new tourist fee.

Travel

Thailand introduces $9 tourist fee to fund responsible travel

Despite past hesitations, Thailand is now poised to introduce a 300-baht tourist entry fee for air arrivals starting February 2026.

Camila Roque·April 18, 2026

Travel

Why Japan and Thailand Lead Asia's Travel Destinations

By 2026, visitors to Osaka will ride a newly extended metro line directly to Yumeshima Station, a concrete sign of Japan's strategic push to solidify its tourism dominance.

Adrian Vale·April 15, 2026

A tranquil sunrise over a pristine beach in Rayong, Thailand, with a lone figure reflecting on the calm ocean, symbolizing the peaceful and immersive experience of slow tourism.

Travel

What Is the Slow Tourism Concept? A Look at Rayong, Asia's Top Destination

Explore the rising trend of slow tourism, a philosophy prioritizing deep immersion and meaningful connections over rushed itineraries. Discover why Rayong, Thailand, has been named Asia's top slow travel destination for 2025.

Camila Roque·April 3, 2026