Thursday, September 3, 2026

Visitor Information

General tourism information and some useful tips for visitors to the kingdom, from planning a visit to ensuring a pleasant stay.

Thailand Visa Update announcing new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules effective 15 September 2026 over a scenic turquoise lagoon.

Thailand introduces new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September

Thailand’s new visa framework takes effect on 15 September 2026, replacing the 60-day visa exemption with 30-day and 15-day categories. The rules cover 60 countries...
Thailand introduces enhanced baggage screening procedures: information for air travellers

Thailand introduces enhanced baggage screening procedures: information for air travellers

Thailand will introduce revised checked baggage screening procedures from 16 October 2026. Suspicious bags may be opened without passengers present under controlled, video-recorded conditions, with...
TAT reminds foreign visitors travelling to Thailand to keep evidence of sufficient funds ready for possible immigration screening. The long-standing requirement varies by entry category and may be met with Thai Baht, equivalent foreign currency, or supporting payment documents. Travellers should check current official guidance before departure and entry screening.

Thailand entry reminder on proof of funds for foreign visitors

TAT reminds foreign visitors travelling to Thailand to keep evidence of sufficient funds ready for possible immigration screening. The long-standing requirement varies by entry category...
Flying a Drone in Thailand – Updated Guide for Tourists

Flying a Drone in Thailand – Updated Guide for Tourists

This official guide outlines the legal requirements for flying a drone in Thailand. It covers registration with NBTC and CAAT, insurance, pre-flight procedures, operational restrictions,...
THIM Thailand Immigration Management app promoting TDAC submission for foreign travellers visiting Thailand via air, land, and sea.

Thailand Immigration Management application introduced to streamline foreign traveller registration

TAT advises foreign travellers that pilot access is now available for the Thailand Immigration Management application, or THIM. The optional app supports TDAC-linked registration, passport...
Phuket International Airport updates immigration services with automated passport channels

Phuket International Airport updates immigration services with automated passport channels

Phuket International Airport will introduce automated passport channels for international departures from 13 June 2026. The new Automatic Border Channel system aims to support smoother...
Alcohol sales and consumption rules in Thailand

Alcohol sales and consumption rules updated in Thailand – what tourists need to know

Thailand has updated its alcohol sales rules, allowing alcoholic beverages to be sold generally from 11.00 to 24.00 Hrs. from 29 May 2026. Visitors should...
Ministry of Public Health official speaking into a microphone during a meeting on updated Ebola prevention measures in Thailand.

Thailand updates Ebola measures for travellers from risk areas

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has updated Ebola virus disease measures for travellers from or through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. From...
AOT passenger service charge

Airports of Thailand to raise international passenger service charge from 20 June 2026

Airports of Thailand will increase the Passenger Service Charge for international departing passengers from 730 Baht to 1,120 Baht per person, effective 20 June 2026....
Thai Immigration Bureau introduces temporary relief measures for travellers affected by Middle East airspace closures

Thai Immigration Bureau introduces temporary relief measures for travellers affected by Middle East airspace closures

Thailand has introduced temporary immigration relief measures to assist foreign travellers unable to leave the country due to Middle East airspace closures. The policy waives...