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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (April 26 – 28)

This weekend in Bangkok is full of zest and jazz, literally. From dinners by the Chao Phraya River to Earth Day celebrations to live jazz music, there are a lot of things to do to keep you cool and entertained this weekend. So, if your...

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  • When are the holidays in Thailand, and what do they mean?

    When are the holidays in Thailand, and what do they mean?

    There are a number of public holidays in Thailand, many of which are directly related to Buddhism or the Thai royal family. When visiting Thailand, it’s a good idea to keep tabs on when they are. Most companies and government places close on public holidays but don’t fret because tourist locations are open as usual. …

  • 5 things to do on a rainy day in Thailand 2022

    5 things to do on a rainy day in Thailand 2022

    The mention of the Thai “rainy season” sends the fear of dread running through a most tourists and visitors alike who imagine a deluge of endless water cascading from the sky for days on end. This is a common misconception held by holiday makers. Yes, it does rain and there will be days when the …

  • The best hotels in Bangkok for 2022

    The best hotels in Bangkok for 2022

    With its vibrant nightlife, diverse food, sparkling temples, and many exciting things to do, Bangkok is a captivating city. Here, visitors can test their tolerance for spicy meals while sipping fresh coconut water. They can also test out their comfort zones by trying numerous different things they won’t usually do anywhere else. However, because the …

  • Top 6 Private Villas in Thailand

    Top 6 Private Villas in Thailand

    One of the best ways to enjoy your vacation in Thailand is by staying in a private villa. In addition to enjoying stunning views, private pools, and uninterrupted privacy, private villas also come with exclusive designs, personalized attention, and numerous other features to help you relax and recharge. The good news is, the Land of …

  • What you need to know about Thai spirit homes

    What you need to know about Thai spirit homes

    When travelling around Thailand, it’s impossible not to notice the spirit houses. Sort of like mini Thai temples. They can be found everywhere at every company, hotel, shopping mall, and even some people’s homes. It’s been part of Thai culture for centuries. You often see them with either food and drinks, or flowers and fruits made …

  • Best Beachfront Hotels in Phuket for 2022

    Best Beachfront Hotels in Phuket for 2022

    There’s no better way to enjoy Phuket’s breathtaking beaches and turquoise water than to stay in a beachfront hotel. Luckily, The island is filled with gorgeous and luxurious beachfront hotels. Whether you are on a romantic escape, on a family holiday with your kids, or you want to enjoy a secluded stay by yourself, there …

  • Top 5 Best places to golf in Thailand 2022

    Top 5 Best places to golf in Thailand 2022

    If you’re living in Thailand or are planning a trip here, you should not miss out on experiencing these golf courses. The beautiful golf courses provide seasoned golfers with challenges and also give beginner golfers memorable experiences. Here are the top five golf courses you should try when you’re in Thailand. Disclaimer: The prices are subject to change. We recommend readers …

  • Thailand’s deputy commerce minister praises tourism policies

    Thailand’s deputy commerce minister praises tourism policies

    After Covid-19 restrictions have ripped apart Thailand’s tourism economy throughout the past 2 years, the country’s deputy commerce minister is praising the government for relaxing policies this year. The deputy commerce minister, Sinit Lertkrai, said the policies are responsible for Phuket having a boom in new business registrations, according to a new report. The report …

  • Thailand ranked one of 10 safest travel destinations

    Thailand ranked one of 10 safest travel destinations

    Thailand slid into 8th place in a survey of 1,500 Americans on the world’s safest travel destinations but is still in the world’s top 10. Canada snagged the winning spot during this survey in 1st place, followed by Iceland, Sweden, Japan, Ireland, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand, New Zealand and Australia. The survey was taken by …

  • Dine in style at these 5 fine-dining restaurants in Phuket 2022

    Dine in style at these 5 fine-dining restaurants in Phuket 2022

    Phuket is abundant with gastronomical delights from the beachfront to its streets. Yes, cheap eats are delicious, but at times, we yearn to indulge in dishes intricately crafted with high-quality ingredients in a one-of-a-kind ambience. Indeed, fine dining provides a memorable dining experience, delightful to all our senses. So, are you searching for the best …

  • Dine in Sears & Co., Phuket’s best beachfront bar and grill

    Dine in Sears & Co., Phuket’s best beachfront bar and grill

    Press Release Immerse yourself in a relaxed atmosphere with upbeat pop music flowing during the day and a loungy groove in the evening at Sears & Co. Sip on a perfectly crafted cocktail or order an ice-cold Best Brew while savouring local and international delicacies. The beachfront restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong …

  • Thailand Pass is now open for test-free applications

    Thailand Pass is now open for test-free applications

    Press Release The updated Thailand Pass system is now accepting registration for the new test-free entry. It opened just after midnight, April 29. You will be able to apply for your Thailand Pass FREE at https://tp.consular.go.th/ From 1st May 2022, travellers entering Thailand by air will be subject to new entry measures, as follows; Fully Vaccinated …

  • City Guide: Top 10 unique buildings in Bangkok 2022

    City Guide: Top 10 unique buildings in Bangkok 2022

    Thailand’s architecture is often overlooked, with temples taking most of the limelight. The capital of Bangkok is a true concrete jungle where antiquity and modernity collide, creating a uniquely beautiful cityscape. Unsurprisingly, Bangkok has produced some awesome and somewhat bizarre architectural designs. Searching them out is an interesting way to explore the city, and some …

  • The best boutique and luxury hotels in Phuket for 2022

    The best boutique and luxury hotels in Phuket for 2022

    With white sandy beaches, lively nightlife, and delicious food, Phuket is a great destination for all types of travellers and sun-seekers. Today, the island has transformed from a backpacker’s paradise into a stylish, jet-set retreat, offering some of the best luxury boutique hotels in the world. Whether you want to immerse yourself in nature, relax …

  • New Thailand Pass rules and registration coming up

    New Thailand Pass rules and registration coming up

    Starting this Friday, travellers to Thailand can register for Thailand Pass under the new entry measures. Vaccinated travellers must attach documents including their passport, vaccine information, and proof of insurance with US$10,000. Unvaccinated, or ‘under-vaccinated’ travellers must also submit these materials, along with a negative RT-PTR test result issued within 72 hours before travelling, if …

  • Thailand’s tourism council hopes to see more Chinese arrivals in October

    Thailand’s tourism council hopes to see more Chinese arrivals in October

    The vice president of the Tourism Council of Thailand says that if the country fully reopens within the second quarter of the year, it just might attract at least five million international tourists during the second half of 2022. He added that if China lifts international travel restrictions on its citizens, there could be seven …

  • Travel Guide: Where to buy a SIM card for travel in Thailand 2022

    Travel Guide: Where to buy a SIM card for travel in Thailand 2022

    You’ve finally touched down in Thailand after the hiccup caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. You’re excited for the change to travel again or possibly call Thailand your new home. You reach for your phone to call a cab, but wait, you don’t want to turn on roaming and you can’t connect to WiFi. What to …

  • Looking for a great spa in Koh Samui? Here is a list

    Looking for a great spa in Koh Samui? Here is a list

    Koh Samui is well-loved by many for its crystal clear beaches, exciting excursions and activities. We all know Koh Samui is a paradise for adventure and, ultimately, relaxation. Why don’t you step it up a notch by pampering yourself with the best spa treatments? Here are exceptional spas in Koh Samui you need to visit …

  • Travel Guide: Where to buy books in Thailand 2022

    Travel Guide: Where to buy books in Thailand 2022

    Reading books is one of the best forms of entertainment, and also a great way to learn about something new. Some people might want to get back into reading, while others are already avid readers. Every day we’re so used to gluing our eyes to screens instead of books. At first glance, it may appear …

  • Over 10,000 partiers at Thai island’s Full Moon Party

    Over 10,000 partiers at Thai island’s Full Moon Party

    The Thai island of Koh Pha Ngan drew 10,000+ tourists to the shores of Haad Rin for its Full Moon Party yesterday (Saturday… well sort of into Sunday too), which hadn’t been held in full since the Covid-19 pandemic first broke out two years ago. Historically, the party was held on the night of, before, …

  • Thai tourism officials will propose cancellation of Test & Go at next CCSA meeting

    Thai tourism officials will propose cancellation of Test & Go at next CCSA meeting

    At least two terms travellers will be glad to hear anymore – Test & Go and Thailand Pass. Now tourism officials plan to present a proposal to cancel Thailand’s Test & Go entry scheme at the next meeting of the CCSA. The Tourism Authority of Thailand, along with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, will …

  • Still unclear if visitors to Thailand will need health insurance after May 1

    Still unclear if visitors to Thailand will need health insurance after May 1

    The future of Thailand’s requirement for foreign arrivals to have medical insurance is up in the air, along with other rumours of reduced impediments to international arrivals. Right now, all foreigners ,except those with work permits, are required to have US$20,000 anti-Covid cover, including hospitalisation. The price used to be US$50,000 until the CCSA lowered …

  • CCSA to discuss Songkran, scrapping on-arrival PCR tests for travellers TODAY

    CCSA to discuss Songkran, scrapping on-arrival PCR tests for travellers TODAY

    Thailand’s government will meet again today to discuss how to contain the spread of Covid-19 during next week’s Songkran festival, its vaccination rollout for the elderly and whether or not to scrap the on-arrival PCR tests for foreign travelers. Thailand hoteliers and others travel industry professionals have been lobbying for a full removal of PCR …

  • International travellers trickle back into Bangkok, but hoteliers say it’s not enough

    International travellers trickle back into Bangkok, but hoteliers say it’s not enough

    Suvarnabhumi International Airport has seen a significant increase in international travellers since Thailand scrapped its pre-travel PCR test requirement last Friday. Well that’s the general narrative that’s been published in some media, although the published numbers don’t stand up to close scrutiny. Bangkok’s aviation hub saw an average of more than 11,600 daily arrivals from …

  • AQ.in.th simplifies and speeds up the process of entering Thailand for tourists

    AQ.in.th simplifies and speeds up the process of entering Thailand for tourists

    Press Release Entering Thailand has never been easier since the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the Test & Go and sandbox programs have been revamped, the country is more than ready to reopen and welcome tourists from around the world. As a result, this website (AQ.in.th) was launched to help anxious travellers out. It acts as …

  • City Guide: Rejuvenate yourself at EGEIRO Coffee in Ekamai, Bangkok

    City Guide: Rejuvenate yourself at EGEIRO Coffee in Ekamai, Bangkok

    Delicious and affordable hand-crafted coffee drinks made by a friendly barista and served with a smile — that’s EGEIRO Coffee in Ekamai. The cafe is located at 2-70 Soi Sukhumvit 42, Khwaeng Phra Khanong, Khet Khlong Toei, Bangkok. It’s about a 2 minute walk from BTS Ekamai station, across the street from Gateway Ekamai shopping …

  • Chakri Day 2022: All you need to know about Thailand’s public holiday

    Chakri Day 2022: All you need to know about Thailand’s public holiday

    Chakri Memorial Day is an annual public holiday that’s observed on April 6 in Thailand. Officially called “King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great Day” and “Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day”, the holiday commemorates the coronation of General Chao Phraya Chakri as Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, aka Rama I, establishing the Chakri Dynasty in 1782. One of …

  • Tourists flood back to Thailand as travel restrictions ease before Songkran

    Tourists flood back to Thailand as travel restrictions ease before Songkran

    Travellers are flooding back into Thailand after the country scrapped its pre-flight Covid PCR testing requirement. Arrivals to Suvarnabhumi International Airport have almost doubled to around 12,000 passengers per day, arriving on a flurry of new inbound flights. On Sunday afternoon, international travellers teems throughout the airport, reaching near pre-pandemic levels. They were greeted by …

  • Thailand’s Public Health Ministry plans to request new entry rules

    Thailand’s Public Health Ministry plans to request new entry rules

    If the CCSA approves it, Thailand could have new entry rules starting on May 1. The new rules the Public Health Ministry plans to request are intended to revive the country’s crippled tourism economy,. The country’s Tourism and Sports Minister has also stated that his ministry will ask the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration to …

  • Top 5 hotels in Pattaya in 2022

    Top 5 hotels in Pattaya in 2022

    Pattaya, located southeast of Bangkok and bordering the Gulf of Thailand, is one of the main tourist destinations. It’s located 150 kilometres southeast of Bangkok and only a two-hour drive away. It’s got everything from amazing beaches, active nightlife and great food. In this article, we have listed the top 5 hotels in Pattaya. 5 …