Phuket's 'Shadow Beach' in the southwest has become a gathering spot for some foreign tourists who enjoy nude sunbathing, sparking outrage among local residents.
Thai tourism officials affirm the country's services are not expensive, attributing tourists' perception of higher costs primarily to exchange rate fluctuations rather than domestic inflation.
A 69-year-old tourist died after being attacked and trampled by a wild elephant at a campsite in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand, in the early morning of 2/2.
Vietnamese tourists are making a beeline for Nid's refreshment stall in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district, eager to 'check in' with the owner, known for her striking makeup and sweet milk tea concoctions.
Foreign tourists posing for yoga in front of a temple area in Chiang Mai have drawn widespread criticism from the Thai public, who deem the actions offensive and culturally inappropriate.
As Vietnam's tourism sector rapidly expands with new infrastructure and appealing costs, Thai experts suggest creating a tourism war room to reclaim international market share.