The government is promoting domestic tourism. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the "Travel Across Thailand with Tours" project, providing subsidies for transportation costs up to 40,000 baht per trip. The trips must cross provincial borders and last at least two days and one night. The project is expected to generate over 208 million baht in revenue from tourism.
On 19 October 2026, Ms. Ploytale Lakshamisangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, announced that the government, through the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), is advancing domestic tourism by partnering with nine tourism organizations: the Thai Tour Operators Association, the Tourism Council of Thailand, the Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Association, the Federation of Regional Tourism Businesses of Thailand, the Thai Travel Business Promotion Association, the Domestic Travel Business Association, the Thai Travel Services Association, the Thai Transport Operators Association, and the Thai Travel Business Association to organize activities. "Amazing Thailand Travel Across Thailand with Tours" This initiative aims to promote interprovincial travel and stimulate the grassroots economy by encouraging Thai people to explore the charm of Thailand through diverse tour packages. It also helps reduce group travel costs and distributes income to operators, hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, and communities nationwide.
Ms. Ploytale said tourists can choose from various packages, including religious, cultural, historical, nature, health, adventure, social responsibility (CSR), educational trips, and experiential tourism. The trips can be taken from 15 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. Travel is permitted from 15 October 2026 to 31 January 2027.
. Trips must cross provincial borders and last at least two days and one night, with overnight stays in a province other than the point of origin. Trips must include highlight activities as specified by partner agencies. The TAT is responsible for subsidizing non-regular passenger transport according to the project’s criteria.
It is anticipated that this initiative will generate at least 208.8 million baht in tourism revenue, boosting spending throughout the business chain, from transportation and accommodation to restaurants and local products. Interested parties can find details and conditions from the nine partner organizations or contact TAT at 02-250-5500 or the TAT Contact Center at 1672 Travel Buddy.