From the start of March, the requirement for the 2nd pre-paid PCR test on Day 5 after your arrival in Thailand will be dropped. But it will instead be replaced with a rapid antigen test you can take yourself.

Also introducing daily services on Chiang Mai-Bangkok and Bangkok-Trang routes from 25 February.

The government plans to reopen checkpoints along the Thai-Malaysian border to welcome visitors next month.

Phuket is offering itself as the first province to declare the spread of Covid-19 as an endemic

There has been more than 18,000 new infections over the past 2 days.

Thailand will consider a recommendation from an airline tycoon to reduce the steps required for international entry, by doing away the second COVID-19 test, currently required on the fifth day after arrival.

Bangkok Airways announces the resumption of direct services between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Krabi, starting 27 March 2022.

Motorists using a highway also favoured by wild elephants in Muang district have been warned they face up to 10 years' imprisonment and a million baht fine if they hit and injure one of the giant animals, and wildlife authorities will strictly enforce the penalties.

Tourism operators in Pattaya hope Indian travellers can provide some relief during the upcoming low season as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) prepares marketing plans for the South Asian country, in line with the Air Travel Bubble (ATB) agreement.

Thailand’s Office of the Royal Society (ORST) has announced the change of the official name of Thailand’s capital, from “Bangkok” to “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon”. The name “Bangkok” will, however, still be recognised by officials.

Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort in southern Thailand opens on the eve of 14 February Valentine Day celebrations.

Thailand will go ahead with the controversial 300-baht “tourism tax” for international tourists, but implementation will be delayed until June, Tourism and Sports Minister Phipat Ratchakitprakarn said on Monday.

String of murders, taxi fare rip-offs and thefts sully Phuket's image

Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui introduces new General Manager Francois Poletti who brings his European style to the luxury resort on Koh Samui

A Covid-19 testing centre has opened on Koh Samui to travellers entering under either the Sandbox or Test & Go travel schemes.