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Latest: 14 Oct

Nauru passport holders can get Thailand visa on arrival, stay up to 15 days

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Nauru passport holders can get Thailand visa on arrival, stay up to 15 days

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a visa on arrival list covering 19 countries and territories, including Nauru. Eligible passport holders can request entry permission after landing and stay up to 15 …

14 Oct

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Updated Travel Advice for Thailand: Safety and Entry Requirements

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Updated Travel Advice for Thailand: Safety and Entry Requirements

Travelers to Thailand should be aware of updated safety advisories and entry requirements, particularly regarding border regions and recent flooding.…

12 Oct

Direct Bangkok–Dili flights move forward, but no airline or date yet

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Direct Bangkok–Dili flights move forward, but no airline or date yet

Thailand and Timor-Leste agreed to speed up an air services agreement that would allow direct flights between Bangkok and Dili. No launch date or air…

9 Oct

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New Bank Account Rules for Foreigners in Thailand Effective 2026

Starting in 2026, Thailand will implement stricter rules for foreigners opening bank accounts, requiring long-term visas and thorough documentation. …

9 Oct

Panama Ranked Best Country for Expats in 2026

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Panama Ranked Best Country for Expats in 2026

Panama has been recognized as the top destination for expats in 2026, praised for its affordability and ease of settling in. The country supports rem…

8 Oct

Sri Lanka and Thailand Renew 30-Day Visa Exemption for Tourists

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Sri Lanka and Thailand Renew 30-Day Visa Exemption for Tourists

Sri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to renew a mutual visa exemption for ordinary passport holders, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism. This …

6 Oct

Thailand's LTR Visa Program Sees Significant Growth and Economic Impact

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Thailand's LTR Visa Program Sees Significant Growth and Economic Impact

Thailand's Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa program has approved 12,000 applications in four years, contributing approximately USD 1.28 billion to the e…

5 Oct

Bangkok Floods: Both Airports Open but Disruption Continues Across Thailand

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Bangkok Floods: Both Airports Open but Disruption Continues Across Thailand

Flash flooding has left all 50 districts of Bangkok declared disaster-affected areas after 330mm of rain fell in 48 hours. Both Bangkok airports rema…

28 Sep

Cambodia urges swift border demarcation restart as 20,000 stay displaced

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Cambodia urges swift border demarcation restart as 20,000 stay displaced

Cambodia's foreign minister urged full implementation of agreements with Thailand and a swift restart of border demarcation work, saying more than 20…

27 Sep

Thailand Addresses Tourist Misbehavior Amid Growing Concerns

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Thailand Addresses Tourist Misbehavior Amid Growing Concerns

Thailand is increasingly frustrated with the misbehavior of foreign tourists, prompting discussions on stricter regulations and improved tourist cond…

26 Sep

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