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Dusit Thani CEO Suphajee Suthumpun stepped down to join Thailand’s cabinet as commerce minister, with Chanin Donavanik assuming interim leadership. Suphajee pledged decisive four-month action focusing on foreign markets, Thai products, sustainability, and tourism. Her leadership marks a new chapter linking hospitality excellence with national economic policy.
Agoda unveiled Asia’s top rural getaways, with Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands leading, followed by Thailand’s Khao Yai and Indonesia’s Puncak. Highland escapes are trending as travelers seek culture, nature, and slower living. Other top picks include Fujikawaguchiko, Kenting, Sapa, Munnar, and Pyeongchang-gun—showcasing Asia’s rising rural tourism appeal.
Banyan Tree Spa Krabi earned two accolades at the Thailand Tourism Awards, recognized for sustainability and wellness. Its focus on locally sourced ingredients and authentic treatments highlights Krabi’s heritage. Sister property Banyan Tree Spa Samui also ranked in the top 5, reinforcing the brand’s excellence in wellbeing and sustainability.
The Royal Thai Embassy hosts Sawasdee DC Thai Festival 2025 at Washington’s National Mall, marking 192 years of Thai–U.S. relations. With food, art, music, fashion, and cultural showcases, the event highlights Thailand’s heritage while strengthening bilateral ties. A vibrant celebration ahead of America’s 250th Independence anniversary.
Bangkok’s Asiatique The Riverfront hosts Jurassic World: The Experience, a 6,000sq m attraction featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, immersive sets, and Isla Nublar’s iconic gates. Inspired by Jurassic World: Rebirth, filmed partly in Thailand, the 60–90 minute tour blends film magic with thrills, delighting visitors on the Chao Phraya River.
