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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) appointed four new deputy governors in its annual reshuffle: Akkarawit Taphasit (Administration), Chuwit Sirivajjakul (Policy & Planning), Nat Kruthasoot (Tourism Products & Business), and Chiravadee Khunsub (International Marketing – Europe, Africa, Middle East & Americas). The move supports TAT’s “New Thailand Vision 2026.”
Starting Dec 2, Thai AirAsia X will operate four weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Bangkok. The 7.5-hour route will boost tourism, business, and cultural ties, offering Saudi travelers seamless access to Thailand’s destinations, medical tourism, and halal-friendly services, while connecting ASEAN passengers to Riyadh.
A 33-year-old Indian tourist, a VIP patron, reported being assaulted and threatened at gunpoint by an Indian club manager and bodyguards on Walking Street, Pattaya. His gold necklace and passport were taken. Police are investigating, with community leaders demanding swift justice to protect tourist safety.
Thai police are investigating a widely shared video allegedly showing a foreign couple engaging in sexual activity at night in the sea near Jomtien Beach, Pattaya. Authorities are working to confirm the incident’s date, location, and participants, with possible public indecency charges if verified.
Sweden is emerging as a surprising hotspot for Chinese travellers during the 2025 National Day Golden Week, with bookings soaring alongside Egypt, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Cambodia. While Thailand, Japan, and South Korea remain favorites, the shift signals Chinese tourists’ growing interest in destinations beyond Asia.
