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10 interesting facts about the floating markets in Thailand

Floating markets in Thailand are an important part of the country’s culture, blending tradition with tourism. These markets began when boats were used for daily travel and trade, and today they are popular attractions for visitors. Markets like Damnoen Saduak, Amphawa, and Khlong Hae Floating...

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  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • Travelling in Thailand with a disability? A word of caution

    Travelling in Thailand with a disability? A word of caution

    Thailand is not an easy place to visit if you have health issues or other physical disadvantages. While major hotels and tourist hotspots have services for people with disabilities, public transportation in rural areas is scarce and frequently difficult for wheelchair users. Accommodations and accessibility in Thailand for travellers with mobility inconveniences continue to fall …

  • Get the most out of your family holiday in Phuket

    Get the most out of your family holiday in Phuket

    Sponsored If you are looking for the ultimate family vacation, you have come to the perfect place. Treat your children to a unique holiday experience by booking your next family vacation at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort. This beachfront resort invites all families seeking a relaxed and fun-filled escape by offering fun …

  • Top 5 Hotels to stay in Phuket in 2022

    Top 5 Hotels to stay in Phuket in 2022

    Phuket is Thailand’s most popular and largest island. The Andaman Sea island and its beautiful shores, caves, and bays are recognized as one of Thailand’s top tourist destinations, located just 1 hour south of Bangkok. From white sandy beaches to energetic nightlife, Phuket has plenty to offer for all types of travellers and sun-seekers. It has transformed from …

  • 5 coolest hotels in Kanchanaburi to stay during Songkran 2022

    5 coolest hotels in Kanchanaburi to stay during Songkran 2022

    Looking for where to travel this Songkran 2022? If yes then you have come to the perfect place! Kanchanaburi is where travellers can escape the bustling Bangkok streets and find an important piece of history. Just 2 hours from Thailand’s capital, this town in the west is known for the Death Railway that was built in …

  • Travel Guide: Where to go with family in Thailand 2022

    Travel Guide: Where to go with family in Thailand 2022

    Thailand is open for international travellers, with the Thai New Year of Songkran just around the corner. Thailand provides all you need for an excellent family vacation, including beautiful beaches, a variety of scenery, interesting activities for the kiddos, friendly locals and reasonably priced food. Travelling with your family can take a lot of planning, …

  • City Guide: How to open a bank account in Thailand 2022

    City Guide: How to open a bank account in Thailand 2022

    Opening a bank account in Thailand is important if you’re going to stay here for the long run. Expats frequently have trouble opening a bank account or are uninformed about the process. This’s where we come in… Having a Thai bank account can help you manage your finances more effectively, including sending and receiving money …

  • Everything you need to know about Thai food

    Everything you need to know about Thai food

    If you’re travelling to Thailand or you live in Thailand, exploring Thai cuisine is something you shouldn’t miss. Thai food has a unique and interesting taste, making it one of the most popular cuisines around the globe. But what makes Thai cuisine so interesting and so well loved? What are the essential ingredients in Thai …

  • City Guide: 5 private hospitals to get treated in Bangkok

    City Guide: 5 private hospitals to get treated in Bangkok

    If you ever need medical attention in Bangkok, you can be confident that the Thai capital’s health care services are outstanding and on the level with western standards. Private hospitals offer one of the best services because they have high-end equipment and facilities, internationally qualified doctors, and multilingual employees. Bangkok’s private hospitals don’t look like …

  • UNESCO awards Petchaburi culinary scene, now it’s a hotspot in Thailand

    UNESCO awards Petchaburi culinary scene, now it’s a hotspot in Thailand

    UNESCO named Petchaburi a Creative City of Gastronomy in November last year, as part of its creative cities network. Now, the city continues to draw income from food tourism and locally produced ingredients. The Petchaburi provincial governor said ingredients local artisans use in their food are entirely produced in the province. “That means all the …

  • Thailand to scrap pre-arrival Covid-19 tests from April

    Thailand to scrap pre-arrival Covid-19 tests from April

    The CCSA has announced that starting April 1, travellers arriving in Thailand from abroad won’t have to take pre-arrival Covid-19 tests (before they travel to Thailand). The scrapping of pre-arrival tests will also apply to Hat Yai airport, in addition to the current Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Chiang Mai and U-tapao airports. A …

  • Top 5 unique bars in Bangkok 2022

    Top 5 unique bars in Bangkok 2022

    Why do people love going to bars? Bar-going is definitely a way for people to wind down, let off steam, and enjoy good company. But what makes bars distinctively attractive in comparison to drinking from the comfort of your home? Well, it’s the vibe that the bars offer. Yes, contrary to popular beliefs, it’s not …

  • Survival Guide: Top taboos gifts NOT to buy a Thai…

    Survival Guide: Top taboos gifts NOT to buy a Thai…

    Thailand is a country full of superstitions. While the majority of Thais believe in spirits, others live in fear of some fairly strange myths. Even the most forward-thinking, city-dwelling Thais have their doubts. Giving gifts is a tricky matter, and it’s all too simple to get it wrong. Instead of being romantic and sweet, you …

  • Chiang Mai seeks CCSA approval to fully open province to foreign arrivals

    Chiang Mai seeks CCSA approval to fully open province to foreign arrivals

    Only a few districts in Chiang Mai are open to foreign arrivals, and now the northern province is seeking approval to open all 25 districts to travellers entering Thailand from overseas. There are 20 districts in Chiang Mai still closed off to international arrivals and the deputy governor says he wants them all open by …

  • Top 5 must-visit cafes in Hua Hin 2022

    Top 5 must-visit cafes in Hua Hin 2022

    What makes Hua Hin such a popular weekend getaway destination for Bangkokians? Well, the beautiful seaside city has everything you need. The beach? Fantastic food? Massage? Shopping? You name it! Of course, the cafe scene in Hua Hin is not to be missed. You can expect innovative and delicious drinks and dishes, an unrivalled atmosphere, …