Thailand Launches Digital Arrival Card for tourists
BANGKOK — Effective May 1, 2025, Thailand will officially replace its traditional paper-based arrival form with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), a move aimed at significantly simplifying and accelerating the entry process for international visitors. Digital Pre-Registration Required Before … Continue reading Thailand Launches Digital Arrival Card for tourists
THAI AIRLINES SLASH FARES FOR SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
BANGKOK — In anticipation of Thailand’s world-renowned Songkran Festival, national carrier Thai Airways and several regional airlines have rolled out major fare reductions and increased flight frequencies to accommodate soaring travel demand. The annual Thai New Year celebration, famous for … Continue reading THAI AIRLINES SLASH FARES FOR SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
Earthquake Disaster: Death Toll Surpasses 1,900
BANGKOK/MANDALAY – The devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, continues to claim lives, with the confirmed death toll rising to over 1,900 in Myanmar and at least 23 fatalities reported in Thailand, including 18 in Bangkok. Rescuers are … Continue reading Earthquake Disaster: Death Toll Surpasses 1,900
Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand: Hundreds Dead
BANGKOK – A catastrophic earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck central Myanmar near Mandalay at 12:50 PM local time on March 28. The seismic event caused widespread destruction and was felt across neighboring countries, including Thailand and parts of … Continue reading Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand: Hundreds Dead
BMW Golf Cup World Final: Team Vietnam wins
BANGKOK – At the end of an unforgettable week at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in Bangkok, there were only beaming faces to be seen at the concluding gala dinner. Among the winners of the largest international tournament series … Continue reading BMW Golf Cup World Final: Team Vietnam wins
Thailand Introduces Tourism Tax in winter 2025
BANGKOK – Thailand is set to introduce a new tourism tax, affecting the approximately 800,000 German tourists and millions of other international travelers who visit the country annually. Starting from the winter season of 2025, all foreign tourists will be … Continue reading Thailand Introduces Tourism Tax in winter 2025
Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing
BANGKOK — A Batik Air flight en route from Johor Bahru in Malaysia to Bangkok was engulfed in smoke on February 24, when a power bank ignited inside an overhead luggage compartment, causing panic among hundreds of passengers. The incident … Continue reading Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing
Smog Disrupts Bangkok Air Travel: Flights Diverted
BANGKOK – On the morning of February 2, dense smog severely reduced visibility at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport, causing several flights to be diverted to Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan.t 7 a.m., visibility at Don Mueang dropped to … Continue reading Smog Disrupts Bangkok Air Travel: Flights Diverted
Thailand: Foreign Arrivals Increase by 26.27%
BANGKOK – Thailand’s tourism industry experienced a significant rebound in 2024, by welcoming 35.54 million foreign tourists, marking a 26.27% increase from the previous year. This surge contributed to a total revenue of 1.67 trillion baht, reflecting a 34% rise, … Continue reading Thailand: Foreign Arrivals Increase by 26.27%
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
BANGKOK – In a landmark move, Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. On the first day of this historic law coming into effect, hundreds of same-sex couples gathered in Bangkok to … Continue reading Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage