Thailand

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 The temporary four-day visa-free travel for Indians for Thailand has been withdrawn after a rock-solid decision by the Thai Cabinet.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 …

Since the advent of T-Pop, local dramas (Lakhons), and Boys’ Love (BL) series, Thai male celebrities have become international celebrities. From now on, the biggest stars in the Thai film industry are making huge money off of global fan gatherings, luxury brand endorsements, and savvy business ventures. So, if you’re looking for who the top dog is in the financial …

This month you’re going to be traveling to Bangkok, Phuket or Chiang Mai and you’re heading for the tropics? If that’s the case, then your travel list is a little different. The paper TM6 immigration forms, which were traditionally blue and white, have been phased out. The Thai government has implemented the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, which is a mandatory …

When you find out you won the lottery, you feel a tremendous amount of adrenaline. The old-fashioned “rush to the kiosk” or direct trip to the Government Lottery Office (GLO) head office are things of the past in Thailand. The official partnership with Digital 6-Digit Lottery (L6) allows you to instantly secure your cash digitally. Learning how to legally claim …

After the phenomenal success Running Man Thailand, the show has now officially taken over Southeast Asian entertainment talk mostly around Malaysia.  The Asian version of the iconic Korean entertainment show burst on TikTok, X and streaming apps after its first season in which it reached record higher viewership, making billions of impressions and gaining a slew of new fans. Clenching …

The new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is one of the most appealing long-stay visas out there in Asia for digital nomads, remote workers, freelancers and even lifestyle travelers. The DTV is an attempt to get foreigners away from the never-ending cycle of tourist visa runs and provide a stable legal rule to assist those who would wish to stay in …

Nothing dampens a vacation more than getting off the plane and arriving in the tropical heat of Bangkok, only to be greeted by a massive, slow-moving queue at the immigration counter. Fortunately, immigration overhauls have recently been made easier to pass around this logistical hurdle. With a little advance planning, you can avoid all those frenetic lines! You should know …