Thailand Travel Forum

Important Visa Information

The "Visa Amnesty Program" was extended until October 31.2020 Visitors who are not fit to fly home (sickness) or visitors who can't fly home due to the lack of outbound flights must apply for a 30-day visa extension. For more information refer to the forum.

Thailand | Emergency Decree

The Thai Government extended the emergency decree now until November 30.2020 Int'l travel activities are still widely restricted.

Thailand | Pro-Democracy Protests

Large rallies are continuing within Bangkok - and cities all across Thailand - to force PM Prayut-Chan-o-Cha to resign and to change Thailand's constituion. We highly recommend that foreigners should stay away from any of these gatherings.

Thai Airways Int'l Flights

During October 2020 Thai Airways offers outbound flights from Bangkok to International Destinations including: Hong Kong, Taipeh, London, Copenhagen and Stockholm.

STV Visa | Tourism Pilot Program

International visitors can visit Thailand again from October 26.2020 with a "STV | Special Tourist Visa". The requirements include a 14+7 day quarantine and flights from designated Covid-19 "risk free" countries. The STV visa is valid for 90-days and may be extended at local Thai Immigration Offices 2x for 90 days each.

Medical Tourism | Elite Cards

According to the CCSA Elite Card Member and Medical Tourism Travelers are now permitted to enter Thailand. Already approved are Permanent Residents, Students, Work Permit Holder and Foreigners with Thai Spouses. Thus, many reports are indicating problems to obtain required visa and travel documents from overseas Thai Embassies. Refer to the forum for more information.

Airport Updates

The Phuket International, Bangkok Don Muaeng and Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai - and Koh Samui Airports are all operating.

Flights within Thailand

Bangkok Airways and Thai Air Asia are providing full domestic services including flights to Phuket and Koh Samui.

Phuket Tourism

The island will be accessible for domestic travellers from June 01.2020 onwards. Thai-Air Asia offers 4 flights daily from Bangkok

Boracay | PHI open for Tourists

The Philippine Island will open up for international tourists from October 01.2020 Oman Air operates flights via Muscat from the same date.

International Flights to Thailand

Scheduled Int'l flights are banned until further notice.

Nightlife Entertainment

Adult Entertainment Services including Bars, Massage Parlors, Pubs etc. are open nationwide with operating restrictions and social distancing requirements.

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Bangkok | State of Emergency

PM and Military Coup Leader General Prayut declared today a "State of Emergency" for Bangkok to end the protests for a government change, his resignation and constitutional reforms. Many protestors were arrested. News, social media pages and/or internet publications which create "misunderstandings" will be banned and blocked for national security purposes. Gatherings of more than 5 people are now illegal. Thailand has been taken hostage again by the board of incompetent and unscrupelous military leaders and King Vajiralongkorn who obviously endorsed their actions.