Edwin Briels is a Mekong tourism veteran, and he’s seen it all. A long-time resident of Yangon in Myanmar, he ran Khiri Travel’s operations in the country before striking out […]
Exploration Travel’s Edwin Briels Explains the Magic Behind “Unstaged” Tourism in Thailand Read More
8-23 February 2025 Bangkok Design Week (BKKDW) proposes the prominence of Bangkok’s design and creative works. Through these works, the festival presents ambitious ideas and new possibilities of Bangkok, now
Bangkok Design Week 2025, Thailand Read More
2025 is off to a great start – from the successful conclusion of the 54th GMS Tourism Working Group in Krabi, Thailand to sustainable tourism initiatives in Cambodia, Thailand, and
Mekong Tourism Newsletter – January 2025 Issue Read More
The significant expansion enables global applicants to complete the full process online Beginning Wednesday, 1st January 2025, global travellers may apply for a Thai electronic visa (e-Visa) through the official
Thai e-Visa system goes online on 1st January Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has targeted four niche markets for next year: wellness, luxury experience, sports tourism and honeymoons. The agency is developing new exclusive events for Thailand
Thailand’s tourism authority banking on 4 niche markets in 2025 Read More
Community-based tourism (CBT) in the Greater Mekong Subregion got a new boost: UN Tourism has named Bo Suak (Thailand), Tra Que Vegetable Village (Viet Nam), and Azheke (Yunnan, China) among
Mekong Tourism Newsletter – December 2024 Issue Read More
For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the brakes, Thailand and Cambodia are set to resume their cross-border bus services, reconnecting Bangkok with Phnom Penh and Siem Reap this Friday, November 29. After more than three years of halted
Cross-border travel: Thailand and Cambodia relaunch bus services Read More
Thailand and China have launched a logo for the golden jubilee marking 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations next year. Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand
Thailand, China set for ‘Golden Jubilee’ Read More
Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, announced 2025 as the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year” at the Amazing Thailand Press Conference during the World Travel
Thailand announces 2025 as the ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year Read More
The eighth Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit, under the theme “Toward a Better Community Through Innovation-driven Development,” is being held from Wednesday to Thursday in Kunming, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province,
8th GMS Summit to focus on regional integration, connectivity Read More
This Loy Krathong, let’s reflect on our shared duty to protect our planet. Across the Greater Mekong Sub-Region, conservation wins are making a difference: From Thailand’s Maya Bay reopening with
Mekong Tourism Newsletter – November 2024 Issue Read More
A grand history and spectacular creativity at the heart of rare royal event. Their Majesties the King and Queen will preside over the royal Kathin robe-offering ceremony, leading the Royal
Know the vessels taking part in the Royal Barge Procession Read More
Thailand has officially extended the waiver of TM6 immigration forms for foreign tourists arriving through 16 designated land and sea checkpoints. This exemption will remain in effect until April 30,
Take the plane, bus or train to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand – and once you’ve had your fill of the city, you can keep going to a vast selection
Five Unforgettable Detours from Chiang Mai, Thailand Read More
It doesn’t take a long drive to get from Chiang Mai’s urban hustle to a more peaceful setting. reclaimed wood village, located about 30 minutes’ ride from Chiang Mai, is
