Thailand extends 30-day visa exemption for Indian and Taiwanese tourists until November 11

Thailand extends 30-day visa exemption for Indian and Taiwanese tourists until November 11, 2024

Ride the KiHa 183 train to explore Thailand

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has introduced a program of KiHa 183 train trips between May and June 2024. The KiHa is a refurbished Japanese train that is used by SRT for special tours.

Random Financial Checks Possible for Tourists Entering Thailand, Reminds Indonesian Envoy

Travelers entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme must possess adequate cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.

Thailand ranks 6th in UK-Telegraph’s must-visit places in 2024

Thailand is the only Asian country within the top 10 in The Telegraph’s list of “The 20 places you must visit in 2024,” securing the 6th position.

Thailand’s Five Cities Among Best of the Best Destinations in 2024

Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Khao Lak have been listed in the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destination 2024 in five out of seven categories.

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,"

Thailand prefers Filipinos, to offer thousands of tourism job opportunities soon

Minister Ratchakitprakarn expressed the inclination toward Filipino workers noting their impressive command of the English language which is a must in Thailand's growing number of foreign tourists and guests.

Thailand steps up on screening arrivals to monitor monkeypox virus

International travelers will need to complete a health declaration card upon arrival in the kingdom.

Loren Legarda and Robin Padilla, top senators for Filipino voters in Thailand

Loren Legarda, Robin Padilla, Mark Villar, Harry Roque, Gibo Teodoro, and Larry Gadon are the top six senators for most Filipino voters in Thailand.

Work permit holders, day border traders, children below 2 years old exempted from 300 tourism fee

Foreigners entering Thailand are exempted from paying the planned tourism fee of 300 baht if they can show a valid work permit or border pass

300 baht entry fee to collect from foreign tourists to be implemented soon, Thai Tourism Minister confirms

Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that the 'land entry fee' on all foreign tourists visiting the kingdom would be used for tourist insurance, an emergency fund for those traveling in the country, and fund for tourism improvements.

TAT to hold 40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022 on February 18-22

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ’40th  Thailand Tourism Festival 2022’ (TTF 2022), which will be held from 18-22 February, 2022, at Bangkok’s Lumphini Park to inspire Thais, expatriates, and visiting tourists alike to travel around Thailand in a new normal

Thailand reinstates Test & Go entry effective February 1

Thailand's COVID-19 task force has approved the reinstatement of the quarantine-free Test & Go entry program for vaccinated travelers, with new arrivals and entry clearance applications to be accepted from February 1.

Thailand’s Test & Go for overseas arrivals to resume

The Test & Go programme will be reintroduced soon while entry rules under the scheme will be tweaked to allow close monitoring of overseas arrivals' health, said Gen Supoj Malaniyom, head of operations at the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Thailand to introduce 300 baht foreign visitor tax starting April

The Thai government is planning to collect an additional 300 baht from all tourists entering the kingdom, starting this April.

No more quarantine for Thailand-Singapore (vice versa) vaccinated travelers beginning Dec 14, 2021

This means that vaccinated passengers from Thailand to Singapore (and vice versa) will no longer be quarantined once they arrive at their respective destinations, but Covid-19 testing is still in effect.