Thailand Expat & Travel Magazine
At first glance, Thailand’s beaches still look like a postcard: sun loungers by the sea, people strolling along the shore, a picture-perfect holiday scene. But a closer look reveals a different reality — a clear Thailand tourism decline
The new provision allows citizens from 93 countries, including most western countries, to enter Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days
Retiring to Thailand has become a popular choice for many people from all over the world. With its beautiful beaches, warm climate, and rich cultural heritage, Thailand offers a perfect setting for those looking for a relaxed and peaceful retirement. To retire in Thailand, you need to obtain a retirement visa, officially known as a … Read more
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. Many of these visitors come for a short-term stay, usually on a 30-day visa exemption or a 60-day tourist visa. However, sometimes visitors need or want to extend their stay in Thailand. In this article, we will explore the different types of visa extensions available in Thailand.
The government will extend the visa waiver fee for visa on arrival by another six months (untill April 2020) to increase the number of foreign tourists in the kingdom.
As of 2019, long staying foreigners in Thailand are required by law to have health insurance that covers at least 400,000 Baht of inpatient costs and 40,000 Baht of outpatient costs. This mandatory health insurance is aimed at protecting both foreigners and the Thai healthcare system, ensuring that everyone has access to adequate medical care when needed. Our website provides essential information about this new law, including options for affordable health insurance plans that meet the minimum requirements. Stay compliant with the law and protect your health by getting the right insurance coverage today.
Thailand is a beautiful and vibrant country that attracts many visitors from around the world. If you’re planning on staying in Thailand for a year or longer, you’ll need to obtain a One Year Visa. One popular type of One Year Visa is the Non-Immigrant O-A Visa, which is available to foreigners aged 50 and … Read more
Here is a short summery of the Visa Fees for a Thai Visa in Euro, USD, GBP & SEK. I have taken the numbers from selected Thai Embassies in Europe and the US.
The Visa Fees are usually set in Thai Baht first and then being converted into the other currencies. Basically, the prices for the Thai Visas are more or less the same all over the world, when you convert them back into Thai Baht.
For the last 3 years we always wintered in Thailand with a Tourist Visa. The Visa had a 180 days validity, multiple entries and 60 days per entry. It was always relatively easy to get and it was enough for the 6 – 7 months stay. Including a two month vaccation to the Philippines. This … Read more
The so-called Business Visa or working visa for Thailand is a Non-Immigrant Visa with the suffix “B” like business. Unfortunately, there are quite a few foreigners who believe that they can work with such a “B” visa without any restriction. This is unfortunately not the case. To work in Thailand always requires a work permit and … Read more
The Non Immigrant Visa for Thailand is probably the most commonly used long-stay visa in Thailand. Unfortunately, it is also the most complicated with the most special rules and exemptions. The Non-Immigrant Visa is divided into different categories, of which only the categories “O” and “B” are relevant for us. These categories are also noted … Read more
People who want to escape the cold European winter and spend it in Thailand need a Thai Visa for this time as well. For such a seasonal period you may choose whether you cover the time with a Tourist Visa or a Non-Immigrant O visa. The latter, however, only if one is over 50 years … Read more
In many Thailand forums and other websites on the subject of Thai Visa, a so called Visa on Arrival is falsely mentioned again and again. This articles always refers to the 30-day entry stamp that tourists from 46 countries receive when traveling to Thailand without a visa. The term Visa on Arrival for this 30 day … Read more
Dealing with authorities and in particular with the Immigration in Thailand is a never ending Story. Even if you finally got your One Year Visa or a one year extension of your Non Immigrant Visa. Not only that you have to report to the Immigration office every 90 days, you will also have to ask … Read more