From May 2025, Thailand will switch to TM6 digital immigration forms for all foreigners arriving in the kingdom by air, land, or sea. From May 1, 2025, Thailand will require all arriving foreigners to fill out digital TM6 immigration forms. This innovation is designed to improve security and efficiency in tracking tourists and combat negative…
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the best spectacles of shooting stars, will grace the skies of Thailand on the night of August 12-13. Up to 100 meteors per hour are expected. The Perseid meteor shower, one of the best spectacles of shooting stars, will grace Thailand’s skies on August 12-13 night. Up to 100…
A US veteran who fought in the Vietnam War has reunited with his Thai stepdaughter 48 years after parting ways. A US veteran who fought in the Vietnam War has reunited with his Thai stepdaughter 48 years after they parted ways A touching reunion has taken place in the Thai province of Buriram, touching the…
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dissolved the election-winning Forward Movement Party after accusing it of trying to overthrow the monarchy. Thailand’s Constitutional Court has unanimously decided to dissolve the Move Forward Party, which won last May’s elections. The Move Forward Party was accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy over proposals to relax a strict law…
Thailand’s leading e-commerce platforms continue to raise commissions to boost revenues and offset marketing costs. Thailand’s leading e-commerce platforms continue to raise commissions to increase revenue and offset the cost of marketing campaigns. According to the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s leading e-commerce platforms – Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok – continue to raise sales commissions, driving up…
Apple apologized to Thailand and removed a scandalous commercial that drew criticism. Apple has apologized to Thailand for its “The Underdogs: Out Of Office (OOO)” commercial, which was widely criticized for its outdated and stereotypical portrayal of the kingdom. Some users even called for a boycott of the company’s products. The controversial short film was…
Thailand’s new 60-day visa-free entry policy for 93 countries has come into effect, and a new 5-year Destination Thailand visa has been introduced. Thailand’s new visa-free entry policy came into effect on Monday, significantly expanding the list of countries whose citizens can visit the Kingdom without a visa. Ninety-three countries and territories have been granted…
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has revealed the unexpected leaders of the Thai economy and promising areas for business development and investment. The Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, has unveiled a list of the ten most profitable types of businesses in 2023. According to an analysis of financial reports of companies operating…
Three public hearings will decide the fate of an ambitious bridge project connecting Samui Island to mainland Thailand. According to the Bangkok Post, Thailand has resumed public hearings on an ambitious bridge project that would connect the famous tourist island of Koh Samui to the Thai mainland. The first round of hearings identified possible entry…
Tourists from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days, along with citizens of the other 36 countries receiving this right from 15 July. Starting Monday, 15 July, citizens of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will be able to visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days. This significant…