TAT proposes to extend 45-day visa-free until end of 2023

Thailand is aiming for 25 million visitors and the 45-days visa on arrival extension will help make it possible according to TAT.

Thailand-Myanmar border in Mae Sot border reopens after three years

Thai and Myanmar nationals can once again cross the border between Thailand’s Tak province and Myanmar’s Myawaddy town through the 1st Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge at the Mae Sot border crossing. 

Thailand maintains ‘fully-reopen’ entry rules

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, said “International travellers arriving in Thailand are not required to show proof of vaccination.”

300 baht tourist fee to be imposed in June

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced plans to begin collecting a 300-baht fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country starting in June. 

Bangkok taxi fares to increase starting Jan 15

The flag-fall for ordinary taxis remains at 35 baht but the fare for subsequent kilometres has been increased by 1 baht.

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to start long-distance train services on January 19, 2023

Beginning January 19, 2023 passengers will have to take trains at the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to other destinations across Thailand, and trains to Bangkok will also arrive there.

Thailand’s new entry regulations prompt tourists to cancel trips, tour agencies say

"These regulations affect tour operators as unvaccinated tourists have cancelled their trips to Thailand,"

100-Rai sunflower field in Korat now a favorite selfie spot

The public may enter and take photographs with the tall blossoming flowers from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily until January 15

‘Floating train’ travel experience is back until January 2023

The special "Rod Fai Loi Nam" (floating train) travel route from Bangkok to Pasak Cholasid Dam takes one whole day experience from early morning to early evening.

Cebu Pacific offers P2,499 one-way base fare to Japan

Interested flyers need to buy tickets from October 7 - 9 only. But the travel period for the said promo starts from November 1 until next year March 31, 2023.

Boracay ranks 1st, Top Island in Asia 2022

CNT readers choose Boracay as the Top Island in Asia with 95.13 rating.

Filipinos can now enter Taiwan visa-free up to 14 days

Starting September 29, Thursday, Filipinos can now enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 14 days.

Japan is finally reopening to independent travelers beginning Oct 11

This time, aside from giving much freedom to do-it-yourself travelers, Japan is also giving discounts and other perks for travel, entry to theme parks, sporting events, and concerts for local travelers

Bangkok named No. 1 city in Southeast Asia

Bangkok has been named the No. 1 city in Southeast Asia and Phuket the No. 1 island in Southeast Asia, in the inaugural ‘Asia’s Best Awards’ from Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia.

Congratulations to All Filipino Trail Runners Who Participated in the Tanaosri Trail Run 2021 and Chachaoengsao Marathon

Another successful trail run down the books for all the Filipino runners who participated in the Tanaosri Trail Run 2021 last Sunday, July 3, 2022.  The theme of the race is called “Impossible Possible.”  In other words, there is a lot of work preparation. Tanaosri Trail Run is considered one of the most challenging trails […]

MRT Blue Line train fare hiked to maximum THB43 starting July 3

Cabinet meeting on Tuesday has approved a motion to increase the fare of MRT train in Chaloem Ratchamongkhon route, also known as Blue Line, to starting at 17 baht and capped at 43 baht from July 3 onward, a news source revealed.