THAILAND-BANGKOK-TAT-CHINESE NEW YEAR-PRESS BRIEFING

(260205) -- BANGKOK, Feb. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), speaks at a press briefing in Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 5, 2026. Thailand is gearing up for cultural festivities during the Spring Festival in a move to boost nationwide travel demand and reinforce its position as a leading global destination for Chinese New Year celebrations, the TAT announced on Thursday.

Flagship events will take place in the capital, along with celebrations across provinces, leveraging the shared Thai-Chinese heritage as a driver of meaningful travel and long-term value, the TAT announced at a press briefing. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

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