King of Thailand’s Funeral Ceremony: Advice for Tourists
Thailand is building up to what will be a historic period with final preparations under way for the funeral of the late King. The Royal Cremation …
2017 News
Proof of Funds Required for Tourists Visiting Thailand
30 August 2017 Recent reports on social media suggest there has been an issue with a small number of tourists being denied entry to Thailand because …
Former Thai PM Yingluck No-Show at Supreme Court
25 August 2017 Former Thai prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, was scheduled to appear at the Supreme Court in Bangkok today to hear the verdict in a …
Delays Clearing Immigration at Bangkok Airports
15 August 2017 Changes are set to be made to the immigration procedures at both of Bangkok’s international airports. The news comes in the wake …
Thailand Toughens Up Road Safety Laws
28 April 2017 Thailand has an unenviable record when it comes to road safety. The World Heath Organisation rank Thailand’s roads as the second …
Royal Cremation Ceremony for King of Thailand in October
25 April 2017 The Royal Cremation Ceremony for the late King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, is scheduled for October 25-29, 2017. …
Sun-Loungers and Umbrellas Return to Phuket Beaches
19 March 2017 Authorities in Phuket have eased the restrictions that have been in place on sun-loungers and beach umbrellas. The new rules came into …
New Rules to Limit Number of Visa Exemptions at Border Crossings
5 February 2017 Thai authorities have recently announced a significant change to the visa exemption scheme. The changes apply to people arriving in …
Southern Thailand Hit by Floods
11 January 2017 The start of the New Year has brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of southern Thailand. At least 25 people have been killed …