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Thailand Visa-Free Stay Cut to 30 Days (From 15 September 2026): The Complete Guide
From 15 - 16 September 2026, Thailand’s visa-free stay drops from 60 to 30 days for about 54 nationalities, Israel included. Exactly what changed, what to do before and after you arrive, overstay fines, how to extend, and what Thai immigration requires.
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Thailand plans 450-baht landing fee for foreign arrivals from Q1 2027, air passengers first
After talks on October 6, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports says the 450-baht fee is expected to start in the first quarter of next year, first for foreign visitors arriving by air, with about 80% of respondents backing it. It still needs the National Tourism Policy Committee and the Cabinet.
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Best Burgers in Bangkok, Ranked: 8 Spots From 180 Baht
Eight Bangkok burger spots ranked by BangkokTME score, from Johnny's Burger at 8.5 to Cast Iron Burgerhaus, with prices and what to order.
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Bangkok Art Biennale "Angels & Mara" Opens Today Across 11 Venues
The fifth Bangkok Art Biennale opens today, 29 October 2026, and runs to 28 February 2027. It places 72 artists and collectives in temples, museums and shopping districts around the city, which makes it an easy art route to combine with a day of sightseeing.
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Belavia Starts Weekly Non-Stop Minsk-Bangkok Flights, With Phuket to Follow on 29 October
Belarusian carrier Belavia has launched scheduled non-stop flights between Minsk and Suvarnabhumi Airport, the first direct scheduled link between Belarus and Thailand. The service runs every Sunday, and a twice-weekly Minsk-Phuket route is due to start on 29 October.
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Nok Air Suspends Don Mueang Flights to Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Hat Yai Until 20 December
Nok Air has paused its Don Mueang flights to Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Hat Yai from 27 October to 20 December 2026, citing high jet fuel costs. Passengers with bookings can get refunds, though processing may take 45 to 90 days. No restart date has been confirmed beyond 20 December.
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Save Your Bangkok Trip - BangkokTME Favourites and My Trip
Tap the heart on any Bangkok place or restaurant and BangkokTME keeps it in My Trip, a shortlist with a map that follows you to your phone.
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Police seize 449,210 unregistered cosmetics in Bang Khae warehouse raid
Police and the FDA seized 449,210 cosmetics and acne patches worth over THB7 million from a Bang Khae warehouse serving 36 online shops.
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Worth the Price? Top-Scored Bangkok Dishes at 380 Baht and Up
Eight places scoring 8.2 or higher where the featured dish costs 380 to 520 baht, ranked, with a verdict on the best score per baht.
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Best cheap eats in Bangkok: 8 top-scored dishes under 200 baht
Eight places scoring 8.0 or higher on BangkokTME where the featured dish costs 200 baht or less, ranked by score, from jok at 140 baht to a 180-baht burger.
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Don Mueang Airport replaces handheld metal detectors with pat-downs from November 1
From November 1, 2026, Don Mueang will drop wand-style metal detectors and use manual pat-downs after the walk-through detector or body scanner. The airport warns screening may take slightly longer at busy times.
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Thailand proposes 15-day visa-free entry for Colombia, Mexico and Uzbekistan, decision on November 9
The Tourism Ministry will ask the Visa Policy Committee on November 9 to approve a 15-day visa exemption for Colombia, Mexico and Uzbekistan after processing delays caused missed flights. It is a proposal only, with no start date yet.
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Bangkok High-Tide Alert: 11 Riverside Communities Warned Before 28 October Peak
The BMA told 11 Chao Phraya riverside communities to move valuables to higher ground before a forecast 8.29am tide peak on 28 October 2026. A DDPM tidal flood alert for Bangkok and six provinces runs to 5 November.
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Indian Passenger From Mumbai Stopped at Suvarnabhumi With About 2.6 Million Baht in Foreign Cash
Thai Customs officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport stopped an Indian passenger arriving from Mumbai with pound and US dollar notes worth about 2.6 million baht. The Customs Department announced the case on 26 October, saying the import breached exchange-control rules and the Customs Act 2017.
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Thai Immigration Ordered to Track Down More Than 10,000 Suspected Visa Overstayers
Thailand's Immigration Bureau has told officers nationwide to find more than 10,000 foreigners believed to be overstaying, with checks covering Bangkok, tourist islands and border provinces. The figure is an enforcement target, not a count of arrests. Expats and long-stay visitors should make sure their visa dates are current.
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Khao San Road Plans Its Biggest Halloween Yet, With Up to 60,000 Visitors Expected on Oct 30 and 31
Khao San Road will host "One Halloween: Creature of the Night" on Friday October 30 and Saturday October 31, starting at 5pm each evening. Organisers expect up to 60,000 visitors and are also pressing for a 4am closing time, which has not been approved.
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Eat Like a Local in Bangkok - BangkokTME Five Scores and Map
Choose the area first, then compare five honest scores for place, cleanliness, portion against price, taste and service on the BangkokTME map.
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Singaporean Man Seriously Hurt After Leaving Taxi on Si Rat Expressway Near Makkasan
A 30-year-old Singaporean man was seriously injured on 26 October after getting out of a taxi on the elevated Si Rat Expressway and falling into the park below. Police are questioning the driver, and the reason for his actions has not been established.
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