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  Tourists on the Chao Praya River in Bangkok on Dec. 9, 2022. Photo by AFP Thailand's Cabinet recently introduced updates to the qualifications, criteria, and conditions of the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa program, aiming to attract a broader range of experts, investors, and executives to strengthen the country's foreign talent pool. In a statement on Jan. 15, the Board of Investment (BOI) said the minimum annual income requirement for Wealthy Global Citizens category applicants has been removed to prioritize the cumulative wealth and investments in Thailand, which are the core requirements for this category, aligning with the goal of encouraging greater foreign investment activity in the country. Meanwhile, the corporate revenue requirement for overseas-based employers sponsoring an applicant has been lowered. The rights for dependents of the principal applicant, to any of the four LTR categories have been expanded without a limitation on the number of dependents. The rights...

Holidaying in the Land of Smiles during the low season isn’t just about avoiding the crowds – it’s about experiencing the country in a more intimate and authentic way, says James Draven Despite the occasional downpour, there are plenty of reasons to visit Thailand from May to October – so pack your mac and sense of adventure, and get ready to see this spectacular country in a whole new light. From rejuvenated landscapes to rich cultural experiences, the rainy season reveals a side of Thailand that is often overlooked. And who knows? The off-season might just become your favourite time to visit. Why you should visit Thailand in the low season 1. Go for the weather This might have high-season purists spitting out their cha yen (iced tea) in horror, itching to inculcate would-be visitors with the well-worn wisdom that “summer is the hot, humid, rainy season”. And it is, but let’s face it, Thailand is hot all year around, with temperatures remaining in the early-to-mid thirties from Januar...

The trip is on 26 March 2024, and bookings open on 25 February 2024 via D-Ticket mobile application or at SRT stations across Thailand. Bangkok, 24 February 2024 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is organising a special excursion train from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with steam locomotive to celebrate its 127th anniversary on 26 March 2024. Travellers will get a chance to ride on a Pacific steam locomotive, numbers 824 and 850, from the World War II era. The special steam train ride will leave from Hua Lamphong. Train No. 901/902 will depart the station at 08.10 Hrs. and will arrive in Ayutthaya at 10.20 Hrs. Passengers will have six hours to tour the ancient capital, before the train leaves for Bangkok at 16.40 Hrs. and arrive in Bangkok at 18.50 Hrs. The train will stop at Sam Sen, Bang Sue, Don Mueang, and Rangsit stations, so passengers can board or disembark at any of these stations. Bookings open on 25 February 2024, from 08.30 Hrs. onwards via D-Ticket mobile application and websi...

A list of all 155 national parks in Thailand’s Central, Eastern, Northern, Northeastern (Isan), and Southern regions. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to advise tourists on the opening/closed status of Thailand’s national parks, to ensure they can best enjoy the picturesque natural beauty and abundant flora and fauna on offer around the country. The following list includes national parks in Thailand’s Central, Eastern, Northern, Northeastern (Isan), and Southern regions. The status of the national parks – whether they are open, closed or partially open – is based on the annual monsoon season and other annual factors, such as weather conditions. Visitors are kindly asked to abide by the guidelines and rules in place at the national parks, for the enjoyment, health, and safety of all. Please do note that the bringing into and use of single-use plastics and foam containers at any of the 155 national parks in Thailand is banned. Plastic food containers, plastic glasses, p...

Effective from 1 November 2021, Thailand is ready to reopen for fully vaccinated travellers from the 46 initially approved countries, including Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland. Key Points of TEST & GO Travelling - Fully vaccinated travellers who completed the COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO or the Thai Ministry of Public Health at least 14 days before their travel date. Those who had positive of COVID-19 must present a medical certificate of recovery with 1 dose of vaccine no later than 3 months. - Travel by air from the 46 approved countries. Currently, Thailand has approved quarantine-free entry for arrivals from Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slov...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update that the quarantine time for fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Thailand, including pilot reopening destinations through the Alternative Quarantine (AQ) system, will be reduced from 14 to 7 days, starting from tomorrow (1 October, 2021). 7-day Quarantine For travellers who have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) or the World Health Organisation (WHO) no less than 14 days before their travel date, they are required to present the vaccine certificate (either the original or a printed copy) at the point of entry into Thailand. During the quarantine, they are required to undergo two RT-PCR tests – first upon arrival on Day 0-1, and the second before finishing the quarantine period on Day 6-7. 10-day Quarantine Travellers who have not been vaccinated, without a vaccine certificate, or partially vaccinated, and who arrive in Thailand by air will...

 If you’re anything like me, when it comes to travelling a new country there is nothing better than being able to enter a bar, ask for “2 beers please” in the local language and feel like an absolute boss in doing so…that is until I end up with 5 bottles of water Learning a bit of the local lingo or at least trying, can be a huge part of people’s travel experiences! Personally I think it deepens your appreciation for the country, builds connection with the local people, and Thai people especially, think it’s adorable hearing you try and pronounce those difficult sounds! At Feel Free Travel, connecting you with local people and experiences is something we very much believe in, so how about a few easy phases to give you a cheeky head start when you meet our local friends in Thailand. Whether it be a friendly welcome, haggling for those elephant pants or asking for the bill in a restaurant.. We’ve got you’ve covered! Before we get started, one golden rule of the Thai language is base...

It's easy to make a faux pas in Southeast Asia. Traveling to Thailand ? Read our etiquette tips. It's useful for you ... 1. Don't drop or stand on currency Ft are considered to be the lowest and least clean part of the body, so avoid directing your feet at anyone: don't cross your hip and legs, sit cross-legged or put your feet up. That is also rude to drop or stand on currency, as it could be considered disrespectful towards the royal family (Thailand's reigning monarch is published on the Thai Baht). 2. Never touch anyone's head Someone's head is considered almost holy in Thailand, so even giving someone a wally on the head or touching their head of hair could be frowned upon. Should you be volunteering or working with young children, be especially wary - really second nature for many westerners to ruffle youngsters' hair. Thai masseurs may ask permission to rub your face first, so carry in mind that they may be asking as an indication of resp...

As part of the celebrations for “Central 70th Anniversary”, a magnificent floral display has been created at Central Chidlom and nearby Central Embassy department stores in Bangkok. The highlight is a glass house decorated with thousands of flowers and a 19 meter long giant flower carpet. The floral display is at Central Chidlom until 19th November and at Central Embassy until 26 November. Source: Thaitravelblogs

Affable and frivolous, striking and sultry, historic and cultured, Thailand emits a golden radiance from its glitzy temples and tropical beaches to the ever soothing Thai smile. Adored all around the world for its generous, welcoming, relaxed and refreshing culture, Thailand is the most visited places every year. Thailand had recently won the “Best Asia-Pacific Destination Award” and the runner-up title for “Best Worldwide Sun Destination Award” at the Irish Trade Award 2014 held on November, 28th in Dublin. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, the Governor of TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) declared that it was undoubtedly a great honor to achieve this position. These awards join with other numerous awards and accolades for world-class tourist destination and impeccable tourism services, strengthen an upbeat icon of the countries worldwide. Embellished with the longest coastline and jungle-topped islands secured in sapphire waters, Thailand is indeed a tropical getaway for everyone ex...

Visiting Thailand presents an array of diverse, fascinating options, from lush jungle sojourns to immersion into Buddhism and other venerable aspects of Thai culture. However, most tourists only see the surface aspects of Thailand: go-go girls, beach resorts, shopping malls. It takes persistence and pluck to get behind that plastic facade. I completed two independent tours of Thailand, a motorcycle journey through the northeast, and a hitchhiking trek through the south just a few months ago. Here is a summary of lessons I learned about wandering off the beaten track in Thailand. How to get around: motorcycle, hitchhike, bus, plane Most tourists stick to buses or planes to get around Thailand. Air Asia has excellent deals in Thailand. Planes and buses are fine if you’re on a tight schedule and don’t want the hassle of being creative or interacting with locals. However, if you want to get off the beaten path, one of the easiest ways is to try a different method of tran...