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Bangkok, 9 October 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today welcomes Thai Vietjet Air’s inaugural flight VZ681 from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, marking the launch of the airline’s first direct Malaysia route. The new daily service adds travel choice for Malaysian visitors and supports continued demand from one of The post TAT welcomes Thai Vietjet Air inaugural Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok service appeared first on TAT Newsroom.

Bangkok has been named the World's Best City in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 UK Readers’ Choice Awards, scoring 97.68. Thailand also earned honours for gastronomy, islands, beaches, destination spas and luxury hotels, with Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok taking first place in their respective categories, reinforcing Thailand’s appeal. The post Bangkok named World’s Best City in Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards appeared first on TAT Newsroom.

TAT welcomed LOT Polish Airlines’ inaugural Warsaw–Bangkok flight, strengthening direct connections between Thailand and Central Europe. The route will increase to five weekly flights for winter, supported by a Bangkok–Rayong familiarisation trip for Polish travel operators, media and airline executives to encourage bookings, longer stays and wider tourism spending nationwide. The post TAT welcomes inaugural LOT Polish Airlines Warsaw–Bangkok service appeared first on TAT Newsroom.

TAT has signed an LOI with aviation and tourism partners to develop the Amazing Thailand Transfer Passenger Privilege. The initiative will offer eligible transit passengers curated experiences during longer connections, linking airports with nearby attractions and local communities to increase visitor spending and support Thailand’s aviation and tourism hub ambitions. The post TAT signs LOI with aviation and tourism partners to turn transit into travel experiences appeared first on TAT Newsroom.

Bangkok’s Royal Barge Procession returns on 6 November 2026, with 52 ceremonial barges travelling along the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun. Discover the centuries-old tradition, its connection to the Royal Kathin ceremony, October rehearsals and riverside viewing locations for this rare celebration of Thai culture, craftsmanship and royal heritage. The post Gilded Barges on the River of Kings appeared first on TAT Newsroom.

Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 takes place from 10–18 October, showcasing the island’s Hokkien Chinese heritage. Visitors can experience shrine ceremonies, Iw Keng street processions, fire-walking and bridge-crossing rituals, and community traditions. The nine-day celebration concludes with farewell ceremonies for the Jade Emperor and the Nine Emperor Gods at Saphan Hin. The post TAT highlights Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 as a distinctive cultural experience appeared first on TAT Newsroom.

Thailand celebrates Vegetarian Festival 2026 this October with vegetarian cuisine, merit-making, shrine ceremonies and processions rooted in Chinese-Thai traditions. Visitors can experience festivities in Bangkok, Nakhon Sawan, Tak, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chumphon, Songkhla, Trang and Phuket, with events across the country running from 8 to 19 October at shrines and venues. The post Thailand celebrates Vegetarian Festival 2026 across the country appeared first on TAT Newsroom.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has appointed two new deputy governors and reassigned three leadership portfolios, effective from 1 October 2026. The annual management reshuffle supports TAT’s 2027 transformation agenda, aligning administration, marketing, digitalisation and tourism development with priorities for quality, competitiveness and a wider distribution of tourism benefits nationwide. The post TAT appoints two new deputy governors in annual management reshuffle appeared first on TAT Newsroom.