Tourist arrivals in Thailand surge 43% to 3.1 million in October

15 Sept 05:11 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand witnessed a remarkable 43.55% increase in foreign tourist arrivals in October, reaching over 3.1 million visitors.
The significant surge is directly attributed to the official end of all COVID-19 travel restrictions on October 1st, marking the country's post-pandemic reopening.
Air travel accounted for the vast majority of arrivals (96.36%), with Suvarnabhumi International Airport handling 75% of incoming tourists.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed satisfaction with Bangkok being recognized as the 'Best Leisure City in Asia-Pacific' for the sixth consecutive time, praising efforts to boost tourism.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.