Thailand travel may get costlier for foreign tourists. Here's whyThailand is reviewing its planned foreign tourist entry fee, potentially increasing it beyond 300 baht due to rising insurance and healthca...
31 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
From Mahatma Gandhi to Narendra Modi: India's biggest brand ambassador is now the Prime Minister, says ShekhawatIndia's global image has transformed, says Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. He added that previously the country's perception was l...
30 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreignersThailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving...
19 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gainEuropeans are choosing to vacation closer to home as the war in the Middle East has amplified security concerns and made long-haul flights ...
19 May, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Thailand plans stricter visa rules across categories; may scrap 60-day visa-free stay for touristsThailand is set to tighten visa rules for foreign visitors, reviewing all major categories to prioritize tourist "quality" over quantity. T...
12 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Thailand eyes a new rule that could change your travel plansThailand plans to implement compulsory health insurance for all foreign visitors, including tourists and workers, to mitigate unpaid medica...
04 May, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Thailand projects fewer tourists due to Mideast warThailand's economic growth and tourist arrivals are forecast to drop this year as the Middle East war roils global energy prices, the finan...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Thailand warns travellers against fake digital arrival card websitesBeware of fake websites charging for Thailand's Digital Arrival Card. This service is free and mandatory for all foreign visitors. Register...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Thailand plans to introduce a tourist entry fee for air travellersThailand's new government will introduce a 300-baht entry fee for air travelers to boost tourism revenue, with plans for land and sea entry...
30 Mar, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Thailand hotels slash room rates as global travel disruptions hit arrivalsThailand's luxury hotels are slashing prices by up to 70% to attract domestic tourists as foreign arrivals plummet due to Middle East confl...
23 Mar, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Thailand considers cutting visa-free stay to 30 days to address security risksThailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to propose reducing the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 to 30 days. This move aims to curb...
21 Mar, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Thailand expects 35.5 million foreign tourists this year, finance ministry saysThailand's finance ministry has maintained its prediction for foreign tourist arrivals this year. The ministry expects 35.5 million visitor...
27 Jan, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Thailand records 7.44% drop in foreign visitors so far in 2025Thailand experienced a 7.44% decrease in foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to September 21 compared to the previous year, with approx...
23 Sep, 2025, 01.59 PM IST
Thailand launches Digital Arrival Card for touristsThailand welcomed 35.54 million tourists in 2024, a 26.27% rise due to relaxed entry rules. Aiming for 40 million visitors in 2025, the cou...
28 Apr, 2025, 12.25 PM IST
Thailand mandates Digital Arrival Card for all foreign visitors starting May 1Thailand will implement a mandatory digital arrival card for all foreign visitors starting May 1st to combat human trafficking and cybercri...
28 Apr, 2025, 12.20 PM IST