Thailand Entry Rules
In October 2022, Thailand dropped all Covid entry restrictions. However, the Thai government held a meeting on 5 January 2023 to discuss potential …
Advice
Visa rules for tourists travelling to Thailand
Whether or not you need a visa for Thailand will depend on a number of factors. This includes your nationality and your length of stay in Thailand. …
Advice for Guests Invited to a Thai Wedding
If you receive a written invitation to a Thai wedding it will say on the invite what part of the wedding day you have been invited to. In Thailand, it …
Thailand Weddings: Advice for Foreign Couples Getting Married in Thailand
Thailand is a wonderful destination for a wedding or honeymoon and it’s easy to see the appeal for couples who want to tie the knot here. Although …
Marrying a Thai Partner
If you are marrying your Thai partner, it’s worth familiarising yourself with all aspects of a traditional Thai wedding as well as the legal …
Traditional Thai Wedding
There are many different aspects to a traditional Thai wedding, but not all of these traditions are maintained today. Consequently, there can be many …
Thailand Introduces Stricter Smoking Laws
In November 2018, Thailand introduced stricter smoking laws with offenders facing a fine of up to 5,000 Baht. Smokers visiting Thailand should take …
Annual Closure of National Parks in Thailand
Every year, Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) temporarily closes a number of visitor attractions. The closures at some of …
Flying Your Drone in Thailand: Advice for Visitors
Thai authorities are reminding visitors who wish to fly drones that there are rules and regulations in place. If you are visiting Thailand, even if …
Vaping and Electronic Cigarettes Banned in Thailand
The subject of vaping in Thailand has been in the news recently with cases of unsuspecting tourists landing in trouble for smoking e-cigarettes in …
Smoking Ban for Thailand’s Beaches
12 October 2017 Thai authorities have announced details of a scheme which will see smoking banned on a number of beaches in Thailand. The pilot scheme …
Beware of jellyfish at Thailand’s southern beaches
There are a number of species of jellyfish that can be found in Thai waters. Most of the jellyfish seen in Thailand are relatively harmless, but there …
Thailand’s Lese Majeste Laws
Thailand has some of the strictest lese majeste laws in the world and even if you are an occasional visitor to Thailand, it’s something you need …
Days When Alcohol Sales are Restricted in Thailand
There are certain days of the year in Thailand when sales of alcohol are restricted nationwide. Since 2009, there have been designated ‘National …
The Annual Haze and Smog Problem in North Thailand
For people living in the north of Thailand, the start of the hot season heralds the onset of the summer smog and haze. It’s an annual problem …
Monkeying Around in Thailand
Depending on where you visit in Thailand, there’s a chance you may encounter monkeys on your travels. I took these photos in Krabi on the …
Getting a Thai Massage at Wat Pho, Bangkok
Bangkok’s Wat Pho has a long association with traditional Thai medicine which includes Thai massage. The original temple here was founded in the …
Carrying Your Passport in Thailand
There appears to be a lot of confusion about whether or not you are legally obliged to carry your passport with you at all times when you are in …