Thailand

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has introduced the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), a new digital platform that allows international travelers to submit arrival information electronically before entering the country. The mobile application includes AI-powered...

Are there any regulations in Bangkok that prohibit taxi drivers from refusing to use the meter and instead demanding arbitrary fares? I’ve also experienced situations where a driver agrees to use the meter at first, but later switches to demanding a fixed price during the trip...

I had a concerning experience during a recent Grab ride in Bangkok and I am still trying to figure out if my reaction was reasonable. I frequently travel between Bang Na and the Phrom Phong area, so I am very familiar with the normal route. During this ride, the driver suddenly...

Thailand has updated its visa-free entry rules and is ending the 60-day visa exemption policy that was previously available to many nationalities. Under the revised framework, most countries will now return to shorter visa-free stays (generally 30 days), along with different...

Update: The closure is genuine this time. The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha will be temporarily closed to visitors from 13 to 19 June 2026 due to royal funeral ceremonies.

I am currently trying to reserve two bungalows in a Thai national park, but I have run into an issue with the payment process. After confirming the booking, I was sent an invoice in the form of a Krung Thai Bank QR code. The problem is that I am currently in Europe and do not...

It appears Thailand may be reverting back to a 30-day visa-free stay instead of the current 60-day allowance. How do people feel about this change? Do you think it will affect travel plans significantly, or is 30 days still sufficient for most visitors?

Hey all, Sorry if this is a basic question, but I am fairly new to international travel and I am planning a trip to Thailand in October. I found this itinerary because it was the most cost-effective option, but I am a bit confused about the transit process. I wanted to know if I...