Category archives: Travel

Heavy overnight rainfall has caused flash floods, leading to the temporary closure of Mae Sa and Tat Mok waterfalls in Chiang Mai’s Mae Rim district. Doi Suthep-Pui National Park announced the closure to ensure public safety, with the waterfalls remaining off-limits until conditions improve. In Chiang Dao district, the Wang…

Caretaker Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has revealed plans to extend the 20-baht flat fare policy to all commuter train routes by September 2025. Originally introduced on the Red Line suburban train and the MRT Purple Line in October 2023, the policy has resulted in a 26% rise in passenger numbers…

The Kolkata-Bangkok Highway, also known as the Trilateral Highway, is an ambitious project designed to enhance connectivity between India, Myanmar, and Thailand. Stretching from Kolkata in India to Bangkok in Thailand, it will pass through Myanmar, promoting trade relations and regional integration. Initiated in 2002, the highway is aligned with…

Visa exemption extended to 60 days for nationals of 93 countries/territories, visa on arrival now available for 31 countries/territories, while newly-launched digital nomad visa offers stays up to 180 days. Bangkok Aerial Photograph and Chao Phraya River, Bangkok Bangkok, 16 July 2024 – Thailand has announced new stimulus visa measures to…

This month sees cultural performances to commemorate the 6th Cycle Birthday Celebration of HM King Rama X, and Buddhist festivals to mark the Asanha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa Day, as well as many other wonderful festivals and events taking place. Thailand is organising the “Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion…

The renowned Naka Cave, celebrated for its serpent-like rock formation, has reopened to the public after a month-long closure for natural rehabilitation. Located within Phu Langka National Park, the cave now welcomes up to 1,000 visitors daily, with spots available for both walk-ins and advance bookings. In celebration, special wrist…