Category: Travel to Thailand
Thailand Closes Land Border with Cambodia Amid Escalating Dispute
Thailand has closed its land borders with Cambodia as tensions continue to rise following a border skirmish in May that resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier. The announcement on June 24th was sudden, leaving many tourists, workers, and locals stranded on the wrong side of the border. This is the latest retaliation in […]
COVID-19 Cases See Summer 2025 Resurgence In Thailand
Thailand is currently facing a renewed wave of COVID-19 infections. After a long period of relative stability, case numbers have started climbing again, prompting concern among public health experts and medical professionals. COVID-19 Cases Spike in Thailand in Summer 2025 As of early summer 2025, the number of daily infections has risen sharply, with the […]
Work Remotely in Thailand with a Thailand Digital Nomad Visa
If you’re a digital nomad planning to stay in Thailand, you can keep working for your overseas employer while living here. You can earn a living without securing local employment or applying for a Thai work permit. However, you need a specific Thailand Digital Nomad Visa to stay legally in the country and enjoy this […]
TM6 Forms Return, Tourism Tax and Other Plans Postponed
2025 will see Thai immigration regulations change course yet again as the government announces the return of the TM6 form. This form, which has been waived for some time, will return in digital form via the new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system and will be mandatory for all foreign visitors to Thailand. The Permanent […]
The New TM6: What ALL Travelers Need To Know About The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
In 2025, Thailand’s immigration system will see a major update with the TM6 form returning in a fully digital format, now called the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). This shift aims to strengthen security, streamline entry procedures, and reduce processing times at immigration checkpoints. while also “modernizing entry procedures.” What Is the TM6 Form? The […]
Traveling to Cambodia from Thailand
There are many ways to travel to Cambodia from Thailand, but before crossing the border, it’s crucial to understand how to do so without breaking any rules. While they are neighbors, there are still immigration concerns as the borders are not open. This page details the various routes into Cambodia from Thailand, the visas you […]
Direct Flights From US to Thailand to Resume in 2025
After more than a decade, the wait for direct flights between the United States and Thailand may finally come to an end in 2025. The possible return of direct flights follows Thailand’s efforts to regain its Category 1 safety rating from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will allow carriers to operate non-stop flights […]
How to Travel to Laos from Thailand
There are many easy ways to travel to Laos as a tourist or expat currently staying in Thailand. Whether you’re looking to just visit, do a “border run” for visa purposes, or reside in the country long-term, knowing the most convenient pathways into Laos from Thailand is essential to helping you plan a smoother trip. […]
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 […]
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 […]
