The martial art of Muay Thai is set to raise its profile in 2010, propelled by a government initiative and gathering interest from international regulators

Thailand’s second New Year celebration – Chinese New Year – falls on Valentine’s Day and tourism bosses hope it will revive China’s affection for the Land of Smiles

The influential property consultant CB Richard Ellis says foreigners are once again snapped up Thai real estate, with 2010 also bringing a surge in launches

Property prices in Thailand’s capital are on track for a good year as buyers shift from neighbouring markets while new supply dwindles

Thailand army bosses are planning a ‘grand ritual ceremony’ to prevent an invasion of evil spirits from an old prison

Apart from Kate Moss – who flew in late for her year-end holiday in Phuket after a rough morning-after cost her £20,000 in missed flights – Thailand’s worst New Year hangover will be shared by …

Tonight Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams will be among the revellers ushering in New Year at Thailand’s version of The Hamptons

Pantone is seeking to evoke ‘a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting’ with its colour for the New Year

Hollywood is once again turning to Thailand for an exotic backdrop – although this time it’s the bars not the beaches

Thailand is set to adjust its visa rules to help hit a target of 2 million medical tourists by 2012

An annual ceremony will again be held on Phuket’s beaches today to mark the fifth anniversary of the Boxing Day tsunami, from which the island has staged an impressive recovery.
In fact, Phuket got off relatively …

On top of three New Year celebrations – Thai, Chinese and Western – Thailand has found another excuse for a party

Bangkok’s 50 claims for the title of the world’s greatest city have been assembled by CNN

Thais are celebrating the 82nd birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest reigning monarch and probably one of its best loved