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Thailand Travel Fair Returns, Japan Names Thailand Its Creative Hub, and Tha Tian Gets a Golden Upgrade

A travel fair promising deals, Japan investing in Thai creativity, and a historic Bangkok neighborhood getting the polish it deserves.

Travel Fair at QSNCC

Thailand Travel Fair 2026 returns to QSNCC from March 25-29, bringing together five regions, nine zones, local food, cultural shows, and travel deals, according to Nation Thailand. In a year where fuel costs are dampening travel enthusiasm, a fair offering deals could be exactly what domestic tourism needs.

Japan's Cool Thailand

Japan has named Thailand as a strategic base for its "New Cool Japan" strategy, with NTT Data opening the gateway to the Japanese entertainment universe for Thai audiences via TrueVisions NOW from March 25, according to Nation Thailand. The partnership recognizes Thailand's position as Southeast Asia's entertainment consumption hub.

Golden Place at Tha Tian

With Golden Place now open, Tha Tian offers visitors a richer mix of heritage, local products, dining, and contemporary tourism, according to Nation Thailand. The historic district — home to Wat Pho and some of Bangkok's most atmospheric streets — has been quietly upgrading without losing the character that makes it special.

Source: Nation Thailand