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Thai health authorities have confirmed a number of cases of Zika infection have been recorded in Thailand. Between January 2016 and mid-September 2016 the number of cases was approximately 200. Medical professionals outside of the country have …
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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 to be aware of. In basic terms, lese majeste can be defined as an offence that insults the monarchy. The …
A new type of visa becomes available today for tourists visiting Thailand. The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) replaces the previous Double/Triple Entry Tourist Visa which will no longer be available. This change does not affect the Single Entry …
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There are certain days of the year in Thailand when sales of alcohol are restricted nationwide. Since 2009, there have been designated 'National No Alcohol Days' to include the Buddhist holidays. Under Thai law, alcohol cannot be sold on these days …
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New visa exemption regulations came into effect in Thailand on August 29, 2014. The Thai Immigration Bureau confirm that tourists who enter Thailand under the existing 30-day visa exemption scheme can now apply to extend their stay by a further 30 …
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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 pathway that connects East Railay to Phra Nang Beach. The cliffs and treetops there are home to a troop of …
There have been some changes to the visa rules relating to entry into Thailand via land borders. It has been reported that the new rules came into effect on November 1, 2013 but only apply to passport holders from specific countries (the G7 nations) …
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Bangkok's Wat Pho has a long association with traditional Thai medicine which includes Thai massage. The original temple here was founded in the seventh century with the name Wat Phodoram, but before that the location was used as a centre for …
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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 Thailand. I've personally read and heard different things over the years in Thailand and different people …
Ko Samui is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons following an attack on a a 27-year-old Swiss tourist on Chaweng Beach on Tuesday. It has been reported locally that four Thai employees of a jet ski business assaulted the Swiss man following a …
Foreign visitors arriving or departing Thailand are required to fill out an arrival/departure card. This is a two-part form that needs to be completed regardless of whether you are arriving/departing Thailand by air, boat or overland. This form …
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It's understandable that some visitors to Thailand want the convenience of having Thai Baht in their possession when they first arrive in the country, but if you want to get the best exchange rate you should wait until you arrive in Thailand. …
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