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 […]
New Thai Visas and Sweeping Changes to Immigration Rules Announced
In an effort to boost its flagging economy, Thailand’s government announced sweeping updates to existing visa rules and the introduction of a new visa to attract more visitors, professionals, and investors to the Kingdom. The announcement was made on May 28, 2024, and follows Thailand’s other recent bids to galvanize tourism by dialing back immigration […]
Important: Double-Check Your Entry Stamps in Thailand
If you’re traveling to Thailand, you should be careful of receiving the wrong entry stamp, letting you stay for less than or greater than your intended period. These are known as “bad stamps” and can result in grave consequences regarding your status in Thailand if not resolved in time. Some of these errors can include: […]
