Thailand

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and the Department of Disease Control (DDC) of Thailand have stepped up health surveillance to key tourism and festival hot spots after a surge in the number of mpox cases has been associated with large public gatherings and crowded venues in the nighttime entertainment sector. Government officials say there’s no need for tourists to …

From bustling night markets to roadside food stalls, and neighborhood dining streets, the nation is serving up a collection of the biggest crowds of international tourists seeking out authentic, affordable eateries. The visitor’s consumption of the commercial tourist food zone or commercial restaurant in the hotel is in decline. Rather, they’re opting for local food lanes where regional taste, raucous …

Thailand National Communicable Disease Committee officially placed Hantavirus as Thailand’s 14th serious communicable disease that gives legal authority to the government to enforce strict reporting, quarantine and disease-control measures. The transfer comes as growing concern in the international community about an outbreak of the Andes virus being reported from a cruise ship traveling in the Atlantic Ocean. While Thai health …

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has officially proclaimed that the start of the rainy season in Thailand has arrived on Friday, 15 May 2026. With monsoon weather usually arriving, visitors this year planning beach getaways and trips to islands will be concerned. Weather experts forecast a 10-20% below normal seasonal rainfall in Thailand. Authorities believe a drier pattern of weather …

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 …