Thailand is set to implement a major change to its visa‑free entry policy, reducing the permitted stay for eligible travelers from 60 days to 30 days. The revised rules, recently approved by the government, have now been submitted to the Royal Gazette for publication and will take effect 15
The Henley Passport Index is an annual global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom allowed by those countries' ordinary passports for their citizens. The index was created by Christian Kälin and launched in 2005 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index. Its name was changed to Henley
The government has ordered an urgent investigation into reports of contaminated drinking water in Nakhon Ratchasima after Salmonella spp was detected in products sold locally. PM’s Office Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi said she has instructed the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to carry out a probe and coordinate
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has been assigned by the committee to make use of the 369 million baht from the bypass gas fund to reduce the fuel tariff (FT) for May through August, to subsidise the price of electricity for households which consume less than 200 units/month. Thailand
A proposal to reduce Thailand’s visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days may not address the real issues, according to recent discussion. The measure aims to prevent illegal work and misuse of the visa system, but there is limited evidence that the length of stay is the main
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) have announced a transition in how passengers pay for travel on the MRT system. Starting 1 June 2026, MRT and MRT Plus stored-value cards will no longer be accepted on the MRT Blue Line and
On February 5, 2026, Danes and their families once again gathered at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok to listen to Danes Worldwide and DTCC, who provided updates and the latest news on rules and legislation from Denmark relevant to Danes living abroad. The information evening was organized in collaboration
The Thai restaurant industry is facing a severe crisis, and more than 600,000 establishments have shuttered their doors in the past three years. Many restaurants have been unable to adapt to the changing market dynamics. Those clinging to traditional business models are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with
Thailand has announced it will halve the number of days foreign tourists can stay in the country without a visa from 60 days to 30. The move comes as the Southeast Asian nation clamps down on travellers exploiting the waiver to carry out illegal business activities, tourism and sports.