Insights

Thailand will let eligible transit passengers leave airports for short tours during long connections. Learn what this means and how to plan.

Plan for Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 (Oct 10–18): shrine rituals, street processions and practical travel tips for visitors.

Clear steps and phone numbers for foreigners facing a home flood in Thailand, including safety tips, what to say, and insurance damage records.

Top reads this week: royal cremation schedule, Bangkok flood advice, national mourning travel tips, Thai dining culture, and temples for career success.

Flooding hits Bangkok and three other regions, causing fatalities. Read safety advice, travel impacts and practical planning tips for visitors.

TAT confirms Thailand stays open during national mourning. Read how tourism services, attractions and travel plans may be affected and practical tips for visitors.

Discover why Thai meals feature shared dishes, the social and culinary logic behind family-style dining, etiquette tips, and must-try dishes.

Complete schedule and practical guide for the royal cremation ceremonies of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, held December 15 to 19, 2026 at the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang.

Best of Thai Ranked for the week ending September 25, 2026—spotlighting a standout Bangkok bespoke tailor and the latest from Thailand's style scene.

Tailored By Luis is a Bangkok bespoke tailor offering custom menswear and womenswear with Savile Row craftsmanship and European fabrics.

Best of Thai Ranked for Sep 18, 2026: VAT refunds, taxi tips, car-free travel, 7-Eleven stamps, lost items, BAB 2026, and more Thailand insights.

TAT launches Nihao Month 2026 to boost travel from China during Mid-Autumn and Golden Week. What it means for bookings, offers and planning.

Bangkok Art Biennale runs Oct 29 2026–Feb 28 2027. Learn how the citywide art route affects visitors and how to plan your trip.

Learn how 7-Eleven stamps work in Thailand, how to collect and redeem M-Stamps, and what foreigners need to know about eligibility and promotions.

Step-by-step advice for dealing with taxi problems in Thailand, from refusing meters to scams, reporting complaints, and staying safe during and after a ride.

Plan your VAT refund in Thailand, 2026. Learn eligibility, documents, step-by-step airport process, tips to avoid delays, and how to get your money back.

Lost something in Thailand? Learn how to recover phones, bags, passports, and luggage and get essential replacements.

Discover how to travel around Thailand without a car, using trains, buses, ferries, flights, taxis, and local transport.

Learn how Thailand’s Tambon, Amphoe, and Province system works and how local government is organized across the country.

Visa-free land entries capped, LISA’s Thai-powered hit, best-selling beers, stunning Café Amazon stores, and new flights to Bangkok and Phuket.

TransNusa launches four-times-weekly direct Bali to Phuket service. Here’s what travellers should know and how to plan your trip.

Riyadh Air launches Riyadh–Bangkok direct service; three weekly flights now, daily from October 2026. What travellers should know and how to plan.