Thailand

With the best part of the television season ahead, one series has been attracting viewers in Southeast Asia more than any others. The Bird Hides Its Love has officially become the most-viewed series this year! With its complex plot and stunning cinematography, this romantic thriller has been a phenomenal hit across the region. If you are living or visiting the …

In 2026, Thailand is projected to undergo perhaps the biggest revision of its visa-free travel policy yet. The Cabinet has approved an off-the-cuff entry programme for visitors from 93 countries to be cut, from 60 to 30 days on May 12.The Cabinet has given the green light to slash the existing 60 days visa-free entry period by half to 30 …

The new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has made significant waves in Singapore, emerging as one of the most hyped Asia visas with long durations of stay available in 2026. The visa is meant for digital nomads, remote workers, freelancers, and those travelling Thailand for the purposes of their “soft power” and is a legal and flexible temporary visa pathway that …

The vibrant energy of Thailand’s capital is best experienced after the sun sets. Perched on the edge of May 9th, 2026, the nightlife scene in this city has evolved drastically, and new hubs have sprung up while old favourites have relocated. When you’re planning the best night markets Bangkok are those that aren’t crowded are the ones you need to …

In 2026, Bangkok is getting a new walkable reason to explore the city! A unique promotion by Huawei and Siam Piwat is giving international tourists a free 500-baht Siam Gift Card for wandering around Bangkok with the use of Huawei wearable devices. The campaign is interactive, runs from May 6 to August 31, 2026, and is fitness- and shopping-centered tourism. …

May is an exclusive time for travellers in the Philippines as the country’s biggest low-cost carrier is about to launch its much-anticipated seasonal promotion. The Cebu Pacific seat sale has officially gone live, and the base rates are now as low as ₱1. The Mother’s Day initiative is designed to help families come together – and to offer a cheap …

Home-made giants are going to pierce the skies in Northeast Thailand. The world-famous Yasothon Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) has officially begun as of today, May 8 2026. It is a spectacular ritual that is still practised today in Isan, at the start of the wet season, in a wish for a good crop. But if you happen to be …

Thailand’s image as a family-friendly destination is being enhanced through increasingly strict control on behavior, which can be considered to offend its cultural heritage. The Royal Thai Police and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports have issued a firm warning that tourists caught up in “lewd public acts” will be immediately deported and permanently banned from entering Thailand. The new …

Food enthusiasts around the world fondly remember Bangkok as one of the most captivating epicenters of Asia’s cuisine. Finally, tables of “hidden chefs” and invitation only “omo-kase” counters at progressive restaurants, as well as plans to reserve your spot in Thai fine dining restaurants under this new “VIP tourism” concept, are on the rise. Whether it’s a secret sake bar …

Crystal-clear Gulf of Thailand waters beckon, yet travellers visiting Chon Buri this month are confronted with a new digital menace. Thai Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) was able to arrest a 42-year-old Finnish-Swedish citizen, only known as Mikael, on April 29, 2026, to have successfully hacked into the database of a top hotel in Pattaya. The arrest has lifted the …