36 signals tagged Thailand.
KrisFlyer members can redeem Singapore Airlines and Scoot awards at 30% off for travel throughout October 2026 if they book by 30 September.
Best Western Rewards members who book by 15 September 2026 can take 40% off prepaid stays at 41 Asia-Pacific hotels through 31 March 2027.
Members who register and book from 1 to 15 September 2026 earn triple Discovery Dollars on stays of 5 nights at SAii in Thailand checking out by 31 March 2027.
World of Hyatt members earn 500 bonus points for each qualifying night at 32 newly opened hotels, with stay windows running as late as December 31, 2026.
Visa free entry to Thailand will fall from 60 days for 93 nationalities to 30 days for 60 nationalities on 15 September 2026.
Visa free stays in Thailand will drop from 60 days to 30 days for 60 nationalities from 15 September 2026.
Returning visitors from 31 extra unnamed nationalities could use automated immigration at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi by the end of August 2026.
Accor Live Limitless is attaching a $30 dining voucher to Accor+ Explorer memberships purchased and activated from August 17 through September 7, 2026.
Airports of Thailand is studying a return of inbound duty free shops closed by a July 2024 government order to give arriving passengers more choice.
22 ticketed passengers were denied boarding on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Beijing after celebrity fans breached the jetbridge.
The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok is set to be auctioned after its owner, Royal Orchid Hotels, failed to repay a sale-leaseback deal. Marriott/Starwood continues to operate the property, but future branding remains uncertain
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand announces that security officers can now open and manually inspect checked baggage without the passenger present, effective October 16, 2026, to combat drug smuggling
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles is offering a 10% bonus on credit card point transfers from American Express, UOB, and Krungthai Bank for members in Southeast Asia, valid through July 31, 2026
Thailand is reverting visa-free entry from 60 to 30 days for most countries and introducing a new 15-day visa exemption for Indian nationals, effective after Royal Gazette publication
The Thai aviation industry has rejected a government proposal to collect a 300-500 Baht tourism levy via airline ticket sales, citing back-office system limitations and difficulty tracking passenger nationality for Thai citizen reimbursements
Accor is running a refer-a-friend promotion for ALL Accor+ Explorer memberships through August 28, 2026. Both referrer and referee receive a local F&B voucher, with values varying by country (e.g., AUD 50 in Australia, SGD 40 in Singapore)
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation is reviewing evidence of bid-rigging in a ฿74.9 billion airport technology and security contract at Suvarnabhumi Airport, managed by Airports of Thailand (AOT)
The Thai cabinet has proposed reducing the visa-free entry period from 60 to 30 days for most nationalities and limiting visa-free entries to two per calendar year. Changes await Royal Gazette publication
A trip report detailing a visit to the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos, viewed from the Four Seasons Tented Camp, highlighting its unique status and infrastructure
Thailand's CAAT has enacted immediate rules requiring power banks to be in carry-on only, limiting capacity to 100Wh (160Wh with approval), banning charging during flight, and requiring them to be kept in seat pockets or under seats rather than overhead bins
Accor+ subscribers can access 40-50% discounts on 'Red Hot Rooms' across Asia-Pacific and the UAE for June 2026, with specific booking deadlines varying by property
Bangkok Airways' FlyerBonus program has partnered with Siam Seaplane, allowing members to redeem points for domestic flights to scenic Thai destinations
The Thai government has proposed that Thai Airways increase domestic service to secondary airports like Krabi and Ubon Thani, and open new international routes from Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong to these regional destinations
Air France-KLM's paid status match to Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum has expanded to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with eligibility based on elite status from over two dozen partner airlines
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, a 52-key all-suite luxury hotel that opened in 2025, is reviewed with rates ranging from $1,200 to $1,600 per night, including airport transfers and breakfast
Etihad Guest and Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus have launched a partnership enabling members to redeem miles for award travel across both airlines' networks
Ride-hailing platform Bolt is undergoing a 90-day license review by Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society due to complaints of driver scams and fraudulent licenses
The Thai government is signaling a potential policy change to limit visa-free entries to just two per calendar year for most nationalities, raising concerns among frequent travelers
Thailand's cabinet has officially decided to revert visa-free entry from 60 days back to 30 days for most nationalities and remove visa waivers for three unnamed countries. The change takes effect 15 days after Royal Gazette publication
Thai Immigration warns that Trip.com and other OTAs are selling fake Fast Track vouchers for Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. Only official AOT services or Elite Visa holders have valid priority access
A Chinese national was arrested and given a lifetime ban from Thailand after kicking and damaging an automated exit immigration gate at Bangkok's Suvarnabhemi Airport for failing to accept his passport
Flying Blue's paid status match now accepts US and Canada residents, offering Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers. The offer excludes British Airways elites and has no fixed end date
The Thai government is reviewing BOLT's operating license, which expires May 31, 2026, citing driver vetting and safety issues. Non-renewal could remove BOLT from the Thai market
Thailand's Airports Authority (AOT) is increasing the international departure tax from 730 to 1,120 baht effective June 20, 2026. The fee applies to international passengers departing from six major airports
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue updated its paid status match: BA UK elites are back, Aegean is added, but Asiana, Ethiopian, and Hainan are removed. Valid for 12 months
Dusit Gold members can get the second (or third) night free on stays through December 20, 2026. Public booking window is April 25–27, 2026, via dusit.com
