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  • Enjoy Phuket’s beauty from a beachfront escape with Kora Beach Resort | Thaiger

    Enjoy Phuket’s beauty from a beachfront escape with Kora Beach Resort

    For decades now, a certain southern island province has drawn travellers from across the world with its coastline, food, weather, and energy, and it continues to do so for a simple reason: there is something for everyone here in Phuket. The challenge, as anyone who has tried to plan a trip will know, is finding the right place to stay.…

  • Sawanu Travel showcases premium speed catamaran tours and service standards at Royal Phuket Marina | Thaiger

    Sawanu Travel showcases premium speed catamaran tours and service standards at Royal Phuket Marina

    Sawanu Travel, a boat tour service provider in Phuket, hosted an exclusive Open House Trip under the concept “Elevating Thai Seas to Global Premium Standards,” aimed at showcasing premium marine tourism experiences in the Andaman Sea. The company said the initiative aligns with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) direction on sustainable tourism growth and positioning Thailand as a world-class…

  • OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort welcomes guests into the ‘Soul of Rest’ with sustainable, locally inspired design concept | Thaiger

    OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort welcomes guests into the ‘Soul of Rest’ with sustainable, locally inspired design concept

    OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort, the five-star sanctuary nestled on the powder-soft sands of Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands, is set to open its doors this May 2026, unveiling a new beachside sanctuary that showcases authentic Southern Thai design and introduces guests to the concept of “Nit Thra” – the “soul of rest,” which encourages harmony, relaxation and restoration. This newly…

  • Stranded in Thailand after Songkran? Here is what to do | Thaiger

    Stranded in Thailand after Songkran? Here is what to do

    Songkran is one of the biggest travel periods in Thailand, and when it ends, millions of people try to leave at the same time. In 2026, that pressure has combined with a series of disruptions, Middle East airspace closures, water-damaged passports, financial strain, and unexpected legal complications, leaving a significant number of tourists stranded in Thailand after Songkran with no…

  • Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok [2026] | Thaiger

    Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok [2026]

    Bangkok does Songkran at full volume, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years yet. From world-class music festivals and riverside dining to free public celebrations and traditional blessing ceremonies, the city has more going on this April than any single person could cover for the Thai New Year. Whether you are a long-term expat, a…

  • Chiang Mai and Lamphun are doing something special for Songkran 2026 | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai and Lamphun are doing something special for Songkran 2026

    If you are spending Songkran in the north this year, two cities are worth your attention if you are up north or going there. The Water Festival 2026, the 11th edition of the Thai Waterways Festival, brings Chiang Mai and Lamphun together under the theme “Have fun at Songkran in my hometown”, and both cities are running their own distinct…

  • What resort managers told us about oil and island travel in Thailand for 2026 | Thaiger

    What resort managers told us about oil and island travel in Thailand for 2026

    Global oil markets have been in chaos since late March 2026. Escalating tensions in the Middle East choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, sending the Singapore refined diesel benchmark from around US$92 per barrel to US$238 per barrel in weeks. Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund burned through 42 billion baht in subsidies before the government let diesel float to 40.74…

  • Thailand’s April heat can kill, but it can also bankrupt you | Thaiger

    Thailand’s April heat can kill, but it can also bankrupt you

    The heat in Thailand in April is not just uncomfortable. It is, by measurable standards, medically dangerous. Air temperatures regularly hit 40°C and above, but the number that actually matters is the heat index, which is how hot it feels when humidity is factored in. In Bangkok, that figure climbs to around 53°C on an average April afternoon. The reason…