Thailand

Thailand begins to draw substantial tourists, and major cities like Bangkok and Phuket are seeing the inflation of prices for over-priced lodging. Budget travellers can also do great things to explore this country without breaking the bank, although luxury tourism is growing to be an important focus. There are still cities, such as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, that are …

The speedy growth of cross-border QR payments systems across Southeast Asia has created greater convenience for travelers. There need not be large sums to be swapped over or someone to locate a currency counter. Rather, everyday transactions are necessary to be carried out through a familiar mobile banking application at home. This project links up the national QR payment infrastructures …

Thailand is still one of the tourists’ top destinations globally, known for its tropical beaches, flourishing urban life, cultural attractions, and famous food. With the new government’s warnings and immigration tweaking, though, travelers will need to be ready to show up.  Rather than restricting tourism, authorities are emphasizing tougher border controls and threats posed by particular regions affected by the …

It’s a common misconception that expatriates or global professionals with a legal visa and a signed employment contract may take up any job in the Land of Smiles. But the legal landscape is rather strictly controlled. The Thailand government recently implemented new regulations on foreign workers, which impose strict legal limits on the use of foreign workers. Even with an …

Thailand has been the hub of backpacking and remote work in Southeast Asia for almost a decade. But a huge demographic change is taking place. There’s a new generation of travellers and digital nomads who are packing their bags and skipping the Bangkok traffic to reach Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. The key factor in this abrupt …

On 11th June 2026, Thailand observed a 15-day period of mourning after the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol. With this announcement, visitors and residents, businesses and events have been asking whether normal activities will continue through this time. In order to clarify the situation, on June 12 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held an emergency Cabinet meeting and announced that nothing …

The Queen mother of Thailand, Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has passed away on 11th June, 2026 after being in coma for three years since 22 December, 2022 at the age of 47. The Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul has called an emergency Cabinet Meeting and has declared a mourning period of 14 days in Thailand until 26 June, 2026. Immediately …

The time of ad-hoc weekend trips to Bangkok without papers has ended! The temporary four-day visa-free travel for Indians for Thailand has been withdrawn after a rock-solid decision by the Thai Cabinet. Thailand has been aggressively tweaking its immigration system to focus on more valuable tourism and reduce overstays in order to completely lift the previous 60-day fee waiver. For …

If you’ve been hoping for a spontaneous summer getaway to Bangkok’s night markets, or to the unspoiled beaches of Phuket, then time to put the brakes on booking plans. The days of packing a bag and showing up in the Land of Smiles without any paperwork are soon coming to an end. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is dramatically …

If you have a vacation to Bangkok, Phuket, or Chiang Mai in your future, you need to be prepared for an unexpected change in your budget. The Civil Aviation Board and Airports of Thailand (AOT) have just officially issued the approval of a 53% increase in the PSC (Passenger Service Charge) for international flights. The Thailand airport departure tax will …