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Avoiding Iranian airspace is lengthening Europe-to-Bangkok flights by 1.5-2 hours and pushing up flight costs in March 2026.

24 Mar 20262 min read

TAGTHAi Easy Pay lets visitors use QR payments, card-free ATM withdrawals and tourist passes in Thailand’s official app.

24 Mar 20263 min read

Thailand Tourism Festival opens in Bangkok on 25–29 March 2026 with free entry, nine zones, food, concerts and MRT access.

24 Mar 20262 min read

Thailand’s border conflict with Cambodia has triggered air strikes, evacuations and overland travel warnings in four northeastern provinces.

8 Dec 20253 min read

QR code payments in Thailand now cover tourists, expats and crypto users. Compare TAGTHAi, TrueMoney Wallet and Tourist DigiPay.

3 Dec 20253 min read

Koh Phangan arrests exposed public indecency and drug risks as police tighten checks during holiday season on the island.

3 Dec 20253 min read

Thailand weather alert brings 18–21°C in Bangkok, 3–14°C on peaks, and waves up to 2 metres in the south with brief heavy rain.

28 Nov 20252 min read

Thailand's 60-day visa-free stay is easier for genuine tourists, but repeated visa runs now face tighter checks and possible refusal.

23 Nov 20253 min read

Thailand alcohol rules now exist in law, but enforcement is on hold. Know the banned hours, fine risk and current sales limits.

10 Nov 20252 min read

Thailand work permit rules require a Non-Immigrant B visa first, then a permit, with salary and job limits shaping foreign-worker options.

1 Nov 20253 min read