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TGO advances local net-zero planning and low-carbon tourism
TGO advances local net-zero planning and low-carbon tourism
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Thailand’s greenhouse gas agency has recognised provinces, municipalities and campaign winners as it promotes local emissions cuts and lower-carbon tourism.Why travellers still pay Bhutan’s US$100 nightly fee
Why travellers still pay Bhutan’s US$100 nightly fee
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Bhutan charges most foreign visitors US$100 a night, using the levy to support public services, conservation and its low-volume tourism model.Unruly foreign tourists targeted under new deportation rules
Unruly foreign tourists targeted under new deportation rules
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Thailand’s tourism ministry says unruly foreign visitors could face visa revocation, deportation and blacklisting under new rules now in forceJapan sets out recovery and tourism aid after Kumamoto earthquake
Japan sets out recovery and tourism aid after Kumamoto earthquake
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
Japan’s 147.8 billion yen package sets out housing and business support, needs-based disaster relief and plans for discounted travel in southern Kyushu.Pattaya prepares to welcome personnel from USS Abraham Lincoln
Pattaya prepares to welcome personnel from USS Abraham Lincoln
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
The USS Abraham Lincoln has about 5,000 personnel aboard, while Pattaya’s mayor estimates THB5–15 million in local spending if all are allowed ashore, visit and spend in the city.Thailand weighs tourist fee and extra insurance for risky activities
Thailand weighs tourist fee and extra insurance for risky activities
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
A proposed 450-baht tourist fee would fund basic cover, while visitors taking part in risky activities or renting vehicles may need extra insurance.US plan could revoke up to 200,000 visas held by asylum claimants
US plan could revoke up to 200,000 visas held by asylum claimants
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Most affected visa holders with pending asylum cases would be reclassified and lose their business or tourism status without necessarily facing immediate deportation.Thailand opens consultation on proposed THB450 foreign tourist fee
Thailand opens consultation on proposed THB450 foreign tourist fee
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The draft would allow foreign tourists multiple trips into and out of Thailand within 30 days without another payment while covered by the insurance provided.Thai Tiew Thai Plus set for October 1 launch
Thai Tiew Thai Plus set for October 1 launch
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Tourism Minister Surasak expects talks with the Finance Ministry to produce a clear conclusion this week ahead of Cabinet review in September.Thailand warns of visa revocations over foreign tourist misconduct
Thailand warns of visa revocations over foreign tourist misconduct
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul says visas could be revoked over reports of inappropriate behaviour by some Israeli tourist groups in Phuket and Koh Samui.