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…
Changes in Thailand’s tax laws for foreigners and competition from new visa types are jeopardizing the Elite program. The Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) program, which provides long-term “Elite” visas to foreign nationals, faces new challenges. Changes to Thailand’s tax laws, which have sparked much discussion on social media, could negatively affect the program’s appeal. TPC…
In Thailand, a scandal has erupted over the Jagat app, which uses augmented reality to search for gaming coins in the real world. A scandal has erupted in Thailand over a mobile app called Jagat, which uses augmented reality to allow users to search for game coins in the real world. A scandal has erupted…
Thailand is gearing up for a significant increase in tourist traffic for Chinese New Year and is introducing new technology to speed up the check-in process. Thai authorities expect a significant increase in passenger traffic in connection with the upcoming Chinese New Year, which in 2025 falls on January 29. The Department of Airports of…
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has apologized to Thailand for its “The Underdogs: Out Of Office (OOO)” commercial, which was widely criticized for its outdated and stereotypical portrayal of the kingdom.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…
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…
Singapore has officially endorsed and welcomed the use of 16 species of insects as food for humans as a cheap and sustainable protein substitute. In a landmark development in the food world, Singapore has officially endorsed the use of 16 species of insects as human food and animal feed. According to a report from the…
According to a report by Expat Insider from InterNations, Thailand is the sixth-best country for expatriates to participate in and work in. According to the latest Expat Insider Experience from InterNations, the global community of people living abroad, Thailand has been ranked the sixth-best country worldwide for expats to live and work. The Kingdom continues…
The Committee for the Control of Illegal Drugs has voted to add marijuana back to the list of banned substances from 1 January 2025 Thailand is preparing for a significant change in marijuana policy. The Illicit Drug Control Committee has decided to return cannabis and hemp to the list of narcotic substances from 1 January…