New Year travelers in Thailand prefer to travel by train
Thailand’s rail services accommodated over 1.3 million passengers from December 29-30, with over 90,000 heading to the upper parts of the Kingdom.
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PAL MNL-BKK-MNL schedule in January 2022
Philippine Airlines (PAL) planned Manila-Bangkok-Manila flights in January 2022 is on every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Thailand promotes “Drink Don’t Drive” campaign for New Year holidays
The Ministry of Public Health is working with related agencies to reduce the number of accidents caused by drunk driving during the New Year holidays.
TRAVEL UPDATE: Happy Quarantine entry rules from December 22, 2021
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update on the latest announcement published on 22 December, 2021 in the Royal Thai Government Gazette that officially confirms the...
Foreigners can still enter under Phuket Sandbox
Foreign visitors can still gain entry into Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox programme and by using AQ (alternate quarantine) services after suspension of the Thailand Pass, the Foreign Affairs...
Thailand’s Maya Bay to reopen on New Year’s Day
Maya Beach was the prime location for the Hollywood film “The Beach” in 2000, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Updated entry rules for international travelers in Thailand to begin on December 16
This will mean that the current 1-night waiting period in a hotel and a confirmed payment (for a 1-night stay at a SHA++ hotel, 1 RT-PCR test, and prearranged...
TRAVEL UPDATE: All passengers bound to Philippines must take RT-PCR test within 72hrs prior departure
The Philippines' Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has revised arrival guidelines as part of efforts to prevent the spread of new COVID-19 variants.
Guide on arrival and quarantine procedures in the Philippines as of November 29
All passengers are encouraged to follow the guide, register in advance and pre-book their hotels as necessary to avoid any inconvenience and experience faster processing upon arrival.
TEST & GO: Thailand’s exemption from quarantine
Register for a Thailand Pass at https://tp.consular.go.th/.
Bangkok’s Chong Nonsi Canal Park to open on Christmas
Chong Nonsi Canal in Bangkok’s Yanawa district is being developed into a park so the stretch of water conduit can serve a double purpose as a green space for...
Thailand listed as one of World’s Best Countries for Cultural Heritage Influence
Thailand named 5th best in the world for cultural heritage influence.
Festivals and events in Thailand’s ‘Blue Zone’ destinations during November-December 2021
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is highlighting multiple festivals and events scheduled to take place in the 17 Blue Zone destinations during November and December 2021, to help...
Updated arrival and quarantine procedures in the Philippines as of November 17
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, PAL and the Philippine Government have issued precautionary measures, mandatory protocols and requirements for travelers. For passengers in international flights to the Philippines,...
Thailand Pass registration website
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided a registration website for Thailand Pass through only one URL, which is https://tp.consular.go.th/
Bangkok now allows restaurants, eateries to serve alcoholic beverages
More restaurants and eateries will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages from Tuesday, after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) agreed to lift restrictions at venues certified by the Department...
