Bangkok, 27 October 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) warmly welcomed the inaugural flight Z0 791 operated by Norse Atlantic Airways on the London Gatwick–Bangkok route at Suvarnabhumi Airport. This flight marks one of seven new seasonal routes from Europe to Thailand for the 2025/2026 winter season, operating with a frequency of 2–5 flights per week, totaling 99 flights.

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Bureau of the Royal Household has announced that Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother passed away on October 24, 2025 (B.E. 2568), at the age of 93.

Geneva, 24 October 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that an isolate of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) — one of three high-impact coronaviruses with pandemic potential — has been officially added to the WHO BioHub System.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly announces that global superstar “LISA” Lalisa Manoban has officially accepted the role of Amazing Thailand Ambassador, representing Thailand to the world and showcasing the country’s beauty, charm, and cultural richness as a world-class travel destination.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive new guide titled the “National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework”, designed to help countries enhance their preparedness and capacity to respond effectively to public health emergencies.

October marks the start of the scrub typhus outbreak season in Thailand, as humid weather and cooler temperatures create ideal conditions for chigger mites—the disease vector—to thrive. Combined with increased outdoor activities such as trekking, camping, and farming during the late rainy and early winter months, the risk of infection rises significantly.