Author Archive: Travel Blogger
Schengen-Style Visa for SEA Countries: Cambodia on Board with Thailand’s Plan
A meeting between Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Huot Hak and advisors to Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa took place on October 21, 2024, wherein they discussed cross-border travel. One of the more significant outcomes of this meeting was the Cambodian Minister’s support for Thailand’s “Six Countries, One Destination” visa initiative, adding another major partner to […]
泰国 DTV 签证: 全新的泰国数字游民签证
最近,泰国政府推出了全新的签证计划,称为 “Destination Thailand Visa (DTV Visa)”, 中文翻译为 “目的地泰国签证”,该签证计划是专为泰国的数字游民而设计的。同时,泰王国还对其他移民政策做出了更新和补充,目的是为了吸引更多旅客。虽然最终的细节尚未公布,但到目前为止,DTV签证似乎对于那些想要在泰国长时间停留而不必经常担心自己的移民身份的人来说是一个理想的签证选项。
Thai Tourist Tax Coming Back Under New Government
In the third announcement about the Thai tourism fee this year so far, the new Thai government has reversed course again and will soon implement a tax on all visitors to Thailand. The previous government under Srettha Thavisin mulled a similar fee earlier in 2024 but shelved the idea after backlash from the private sector. […]
Electronic Travel Authorization for Visa-Free Travelers to Thailand
Earlier in 2024, the Thai government expanded its visa exemption and visa-on-arrival programs to include more countries, allowing more tourists to enter the Kingdom for longer periods without needing to apply for a visa beforehand. However, at the time of this announcement, the government also revealed plans for a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. […]
Thailand Pass Registration System Updated Amidst Monkeypox Concerns
In light of a recent monkeypox case, the Division of International Disease Control and Quarantine and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) have introduced mandatory health screenings for tourists and amendments to the Thailand Pass Registration System. Introduction of a New Monkeypox Variant in Thailand The Ministry of Public Health has detected a highly […]
Pattaya City to Implement New Monorail Line
Pattaya City, one of Thailand’s busiest tourist destinations in Chonburi province, is poised to welcome a major public transportation project in the form of a new electric monorail. Officials and local business representatives met on July 30th to discuss a recent feasibility study that showed the new Monorail, dubbed the Red Line, would greatly improve […]
New Bangkok-Vientiane Rail Service Offers Additional Travel Options to Expats and Tourists
On July 13, 2024, a test run was conducted for a new cross-border rail service linking Thailand’s capital of Bangkok to the Laotian capital of Vientiane. The test was just a short journey from Nong Khai Railway Station to Vientiane Station in Laos, but this vital stretch of railway will serve as a new link […]
New Thailand Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival Now in Effect
Starting from July 15, 2024, the new policy on Thailand Visa Exemption and Thailand Visa on Arrival is now in effect. The government hopes the rule updates will greatly improve the tourist economy by allowing more foreigners than ever to temporarily enter and stay in Thailand without first acquiring a visa. This post will provide […]
Government Cancels Controversial 2024 Thailand Tourist Tax Plan
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced the cancellation of the planned 300-baht tourism tax, a policy where every foreign tourist would be charged an entrance levy if they travel to the Kingdom by air. After fielding criticism and concerns from within and without, the government now believes that removing this fee will encourage tourists to spend […]
DTV Visa Thailand: The New Thailand Digital Nomad Visa
The New Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) The Thai government has recently unveiled the “DTV Visa Thailand,” known as the Destination Thailand Visa, designed specifically for digital nomads in Thailand. It comes alongside a raft of other immigration updates and additions intended to increase tourism in the kingdom. While final details have not been released, so […]