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Thailand's THIM immigration app passes 600,000 downloads as visa extensions and 90-day reporting are planned
THIM, the Immigration Bureau's free app, files the Thailand Digital Arrival Card in under 3 minutes and has over 600,000 downloads. Visa extensions, 90-day reports and queue booking are planned but not live yet.
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Bangkok After Dark: 7 Evening Plans, Ranked by Score
From a luxury dinner buffet to live jazz, a reclining-seat cinema and a riverside Ferris wheel, seven real Bangkok evenings ranked by BangkokTME score.
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Bangkok Mall Dining: 8 Picks Ranked, From 9.4 to 7.4
Eight places inside Bangkok malls and office towers, ranked by BangkokTME score, with the exact order and the honest catch for each one.
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Wonderfruit Festival Guide: 3-7 December 2026 Near Pattaya, Tickets and Getting There from Bangkok
Wonderfruit runs 3 to 7 December 2026 at Siam Country Club near Pattaya, about 150 km from Bangkok. Dates, ticket phases, camping rules, shuttles and what to bring.
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Sanrio Sweet Café Set to Open at Central Chidlom on 14 November, but Check the Details First
A Sanrio Sweet Café is due to open on the fifth floor of Central Chidlom on 14 November 2026, with Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll and My Melody expected. The menu, prices and merchandise range have not been confirmed, and the "first" label may be debatable.
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Bangkok's Express Bus Trial on 24 Routes Leaves Some Commuters Confused
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority tested "special express" buses on 24 routes during the rush hours of Monday, 2 November 2026. Buses stopped only at major stops, at normal fares, and some commuters were puzzled when buses drove past them. Reactions were mixed, and reports differ on how long the trial will last.
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Suvarnabhumi Airport Plans a Southern Terminal and Fourth Runway to Reach 120 Million Passengers
Airports of Thailand has laid out a fifth development plan for Suvarnabhumi that could double annual capacity to 120 million passengers. Some changes for travellers, including a fast-track immigration lane, are due this month, while the big construction is six to seven years away.
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One Bangkok Travel Planner for Five Big Questions - BangkokTME
Where to eat, where to stay, how to get there, what it costs and what the rules are: five Bangkok questions answered on one site instead of five apps.
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Thailand's 100-Baht Weekday Travel Vouchers: Who Can Use Them and What We Still Don't Know
The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced on 1 November a "100 Baht, Travel Across Thailand" campaign selling 100-baht vouchers on Tuesdays from 15 December to 9 February. It is aimed at Thai citizens and foreign residents, and the vouchers only work for Monday-to-Thursday trips. Buying and redemption details have not been published yet.
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Bangkok Police Raid Banthat Thong Cannabis Shop Selling Unlabelled Jellies to Tourists
Police and health officials seized 90 cannabis jellies from a shop in Bangkok's Pathum Wan district after a family from Chanthaburi, including a two-year-old, was hospitalised. The jellies had no Thai-language labels or food registration numbers and sold for 80 baht each, including to foreign tourists. Here is what happened and how to check edibles before you buy.
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Bangkok Braces for Thundershowers and a Tidal Flood Alert Through Early November
Bangkok and the Central region face unsettled weather from November 2 to 6, 2026, with thundershowers, gusty winds and isolated heavy rain. A separate tidal flood alert for Bangkok and seven provinces runs until November 4, with riverside communities and major roads at risk.
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Bangkok Police Raid Banthat Thong Cannabis Shop and Seize 90 Unlabelled Gummies
Police, the FDA and traditional medicine officials raided a cannabis shop on Banthat Thong Road in Pathum Wan on 31 October 2026 and seized 90 unregistered cannabis gummies. The case began after a family from Chanthaburi, including a two-year-old, was taken to hospital. Authorities say they will now focus monitoring on major tourist areas.
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Bangkok Rail Fare Cap of 17-45 Baht Proposed for 2027, but Only for Thai Nationals
Thailand's Transport Ministry has proposed a flat 17-45 baht fare across Bangkok's electric rail lines for a one-year trial from January 1, 2027. Only Thai nationals using registered EMV cards would qualify, and we could not confirm whether the Cabinet approved it.
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Hogwarts Great Hall Pop-Up Opens at Central Park in Bangkok Until 15 November
A replica of the Great Hall from Hogwarts is open at Central Park in Bangkok from 1 to 15 November 2026. It comes with Christmas decorations, photo spots and merchandise from more than 15 brands. Here is what to know before you go.
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Air India Express Starts Non-Stop Visakhapatnam to Bangkok Flights: What to Know About the Overnight Return
Air India Express began twice-weekly non-stop flights between Visakhapatnam and Suvarnabhumi Airport on 27 October 2026. The inbound flight lands in the afternoon, but the return leaves Bangkok at 2:10 am, which matters for connections. The launch follows Thailand's 30-day visa exemption for Indian passport holders, in force since 15 September 2026.
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Chinese Group Tours Are Down 30%: What It Could Mean for Bangkok, Pattaya and Lunar New Year Week
Thailand's travel agents say Chinese group-tour business is already more than 30% below last year, and they fear a drop of up to 50% around Lunar New Year in February 2027. That 50% is a forecast, not a count, but it could change how busy hotels, tour buses and shopping areas feel in the coming months.
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Thailand Launches 100-Baht Weekday Travel Vouchers for Residents, Including Foreigners
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced a "100 Baht, Travel Across Thailand!" campaign, with vouchers open to Thai travellers and foreign residents. They can only be used for trips from Monday to Thursday, between December 15, 2026 and February 9, 2027.
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Thailand Suspends Unofficial Border Trade Around Mae Sot for a Week After Stray Ammunition Injures a Resident
Thailand has suspended imports and exports through unofficial crossings in parts of Tak province from October 30 to November 5, 2026. The order follows fighting in Myanmar that sent ammunition into Thai territory and injured a Mae Sot resident. Official crossings are not covered by a blanket closure.
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