Category: Travel to Thailand
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
Thailand To Lift TM 6 Requirement At Malaysian Borders
On November 1, 2023, the requirement to fill out a Tor Mor 6 (TM 6) immigration form was lifted for visitors of all nationalities entering Thailand from Malaysia by land through the Sadao checkpoint in Songkhla province for a period of 6 months, with the last day being April 30, 2024. Since then, Thailand has […]
Australia To Open E-Visa Services In Sydney
On March 1, 2024, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney announced that from March 19 onwards, an online stickerless e-visa application system will be implemented for Australians looking to visit Thailand on a tourist visa. This means that applicants will no longer need to submit their passports in person or by post to the Consulate-General, […]
More Countries to Be Considered for Visa-free Travel to Thailand
Interest in traveling to Thailand has surged to even greater heights than ever before, prompting an increasing number of countries to implement visa exemptions. Foreigners interested in booking a vacation to Thailand may be excited to hear that a significant number of countries are now exempted from having to apply for a Thai visa before […]
