The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide further updates that Chon Buri has ordered a lockdown of Pattaya in its intensified effort to combat the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Effective from today, 9 April, 2020, until further notice, the order includes: A ban on entry and exit, except for […]
Thailand grants automatic visa extensions for foreigners affected by COVID-19 crisis
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to inform foreigners in Thailand who have been affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) that they will be granted automatic visa extensions. The measure, which was announced this evening, 8 April, 2020, in the Royal Thai Government Gazette with immediate effect, covers three groups of foreigners […]
Chiang Mai bans alcohol sales, intensifying its fight against COVID-19
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update regarding Chiang Mai’s ban on alcohol sales from 10-20 April, 2020, as part of its intensified effort to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). All retail and wholesale business establishments in Chiang Mai are ordered to close or conceal […]
Surat Thani, which includes Ko Samui and Ko Phangan, orders hotel closure
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update from Surat Thani province regarding its measures to combat the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Surat Thani province administers 19 districts including the tourist islands of Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao, as well as Mu Ko Ang Thong Marine […]
Phuket seals off three more areas – Kathu, Chalong and Srisoonthorn
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide further updates that Phuket has ordered a lockdown of three more areas – Kathu, Chalong and Srisoonthorn Sub-districts, in addition to Patong, Karon and Rawai, as part of the unprecedented measures to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The areas of Kathu Sub-district in Kathu District, Chalong […]
Phuket orders all residents to wear masks when going outside
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update from Phuket province regarding its ongoing unprecedented measures to prevent and mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the latest move to intensify its COVID-19 control efforts, Phuket province took a step further and ordered all residents to wear […]
TAT COVID-19 UPDATES
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide further update that Thailand’s ban on all incoming passenger flights has Read more
Thailand extends a ban on inbound passenger flights until 18 April, 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide further update that Thailand’s ban on all incoming passenger flights has been extended for the period from 00.01 Hrs. of 7 April, 2020, until 23.59 Hrs. of 18 April, 2020, from previously covering a three-day period from 00.01 Hrs. of 04 April, 2020, until 23.59 Hrs. […]
Phuket seals off more areas – Karon and Rawai, assigns hotels for stranded tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide further updates on our most recent reports on the lockdown of Patong and the unprecedented measures enforced by Phuket province to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). All areas of Karon and Rawai Sub-districts in Mueang District, which are deemed high risks for the COVID-19 infection, […]
Phang Nga enhances COVID-19 control measures
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update on Phang Nga province’s order to close areas deemed at risk of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, with immediate effect until further notice. The order covers all areas of Phang Nga, including Khao Lak. Closure of the following venues and business […]
Songkhla bans entry and exit to combat COVID-19
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update from Songkhla province on its measures to prevent and mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Effective from 6-30 April, 2020, Songkhla has issued the following orders: People and all kinds of vehicles are banned from entering and exiting the […]
WHO Press Releases
WHO Thailand situation report – 199 newรายงานสถานการณ์โดยองค์การอนามัยโลกประจำประเทศไทยฉบับที่ 199 ล่าสุดCOVID-192 September 2021 / 2 กันยายน 2564 WHO Thailand situation report – 198 รายงานสถานการณ์โดยองค์การอนามัยโลกประจำประเทศไทยฉบับที่ 198 COVID-1926 August 2021 / 26 สิงหาคม 2564 WHO Thailand situation report – 197 รายงานสถานการณ์โดยองค์การอนามัยโลกประจำประเทศไทยฉบับที่ 197COVID-1919 August 2021 / 19 สิงหาคม 2564 WHO Thailand situation report – 196 รายงานสถานการณ์โดยองค์การอนามัยโลกประจำประเทศไทยฉบับที่ 196 COVID-1912 August 2021 / 12 สิงหาคม 2564 WHO Thailand situation report – […]
Train Journeys in Thailand
I have always enjoyed travelling by train. I did it a lot when I was backpacking across Asia. For someone with long legs, train travel is preferable to buses. Not only is there more room to stretch your legs, but you can easily walk around too. I’ve done a few train trips in Thailand, but […]
27th Concert in the Park in Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park
The popular “Concert in the Park”, now in its 27th season, returns on Sunday 15th December 2019. Like last year, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra has announced that they will not be playing in Lumpini Park. Instead, they will play again at Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park in Phathum Wan district of Bangkok (see map). It’s […]
Ride Sharing Electric Scooters in Bangkok
Last month I wrote a blog post called My first experience with an electric scooter in Bangkok. It stirred up quite a bit of interest, both on my blog post and my Facebook page. I ended by saying that I was seriously interested in buying an electric kick scooter but I needed to give it […]