International Travel

Thailand is expecting a significant surge in Chinese visitors during the 2025 Lunar New Year period, with arrivals set to surpass 770,000 from January 24 to February 2. This marks a notable 22.6% increase compared to the previous year’s figures. The government has made preparations across several sectors, including the Department of Airports and Airports […]

Thai AirAsia X has announced the reinstatement of its direct flights from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to Sydney, Australia, as part of an expansion to meet rising travel demand. Starting December 1, 2024, the low-cost carrier will offer six weekly flights on this route, with promotional fares beginning at 5,990 baht per trip. These discounted […]

AirAsia is set to expand its network in South Asia with the introduction of a new route connecting Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport to Kathmandu, Nepal. Beginning on October 2, the airline will operate four weekly flights on this route, utilizing the A320neo aircraft, known for its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. The new service […]

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports in Thailand has unveiled a new initiative aimed at providing assistance to foreign tourists who face accidents or losses during their visits to the country. The Assistance Scheme for Foreign Tourist Injury and Casualty, set forth for the fiscal year 2024, endeavors to extend financial aid to affected tourists […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has embarked on an ambitious mission to position 2023 as a pivotal year for Thai tourism, marked by sustainability and the cultivation of a tourism ecosystem tailored to discerning travelers. With an eye towards responsible tourism, the TAT has recently entered into a collaboration agreement with the Thailand Greenhouse […]

Thapanee Kiatphaibool has been officially appointed as the incoming governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), commencing her role on September 1. The decision was reached unanimously by the TAT board, following the recommendation of the nomination subcommittee, which commenced the rigorous recruitment process on February 20. Thapanee’s selection as the new governor was […]

Thailand has reversed its previous regulation and reinstated the 30-day visa exemption policy for tourists from approximately 60 countries, effective from April 1, 2023. The policy change means that visitors from mainland Europe, the UK, the US, Australia, Saudi Arabia and other countries will now only be allowed to stay in Thailand for 30 days […]

Lao PDR has lifted COVID-19 entry restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists, following a drop in coronavirus cases and deaths. In 2020, there were 80% fewer international visitors to Laos than there were in 2019 when 4.7 million foreign tourists visited the country. Thipphakone Chanthavongsa, deputy minister and deputy head of the Lao Prime Minister’s Office […]

The Thailand Pass should be done away with from June if the country is to have any hope of attracting 10 million foreign tourists this year. That’s the view of the Tourism Council of Thailand, whose vice-president, Vichit Prakobgosol, says ditching the onerous paperwork could bring in an extra 2 million tour group visitors. The […]

The Ministry of Labour aims to send 100,000 Thai laborers overseas this fiscal year, with the latest batch had left for Israel on Thursday.The coronavirus hit Thai labor exports by a whopping 71% from March to December last year compared with figures for the same period in 2019, when 94,994 Thais landed jobs overseas. Amid […]

Foreign visitors entering Vietnam will no longer have to present COVID-19 vaccine certificates or go under mandatory quarantine, according to the latest policy released by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health. The regulations, issued late Tuesday when Vietnam announced its full resumption of international tourism activities, state that visitors with negative COVID tests can enjoy quarantine-free […]

Thousands of Russian tourists in Thailand are reportedly struggling to find a way home, as international sanctions imposed over the Russia-Ukraine crisis hit holidaymakers. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, a slew of international sanctions was imposed on businesses and banks, with some Russian airlines canceling flights and global payment firms suspending services. […]

Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has verified reports that Indonesia has launched special tourism visa services for foreign visitors from 23 countries to enter the archipelago nation. The Department of Information under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently confirmed the news of the launch of the special visa application service for entering Indonesia. Tourists from […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) signed a Letter of Intent with Thai Vietjet Air to work together in boosting tourist numbers to Thailand using the airline’s expanding route network, in particular from Vietnam and Cambodia. The Letter of Intent was signed by Miss Sukanya Sirikanjanakul, TAT Executive Director for ASEAN South Asia and South […]

The Laos-China Railway Company (LCRC) has announced it will operate slower-speed trains in addition to the two existing high-speed EMU (electric multiple unit) trains to meet the growing needs of passengers. The LCRC has been running two pairs of EMU trains every day, one pair between Vientiane and Boten bordering China, and another between Vientiane […]

Laos and Thailand have agreed to reopen border crossings and checkpoints as soon as possible, according to Thai government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. The decision was made following a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha by Lao ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Seng Soukhathivong. Bangkok Post reports that Thai PM Prayut welcomed a plan […]

The travel and lifestyle platform for everyone – the AirAsia Super App – officially launches in  Thailand today, with services that go beyond air travel to all facets of life, from booking hotels and flights to daily necessities with meal delivery service AirAsia food, parcel service AirAsia Xpress, and the soon to be added e-hailing […]

The government is delaying the tourism fee for foreign visitors due to uncertain payment methods. The scheduled date of April 1 has been postponed with at least two months. Tourism operators consider the 300-baht fee as untimely because of the pandemic. Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that the National Tourism Policy Committee meeting […]

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that foreign visitors can still gain entry into Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox scheme and by using Alternative Quarantine (AQ) services after the Thailand Pass system was suspended. The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) recently announced that it was suspending the Test & Go scheme. […]

BANGKOK (NNT) – The fourth phase of the government’s co-payment campaign has been confirmed for launch in March 2022. Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana disclosed that the Cabinet approved the new phase for the campaign following its meeting on Tuesday. The new phase will begin in March of next year and have a period of two months […]