Stories
Thailand travel stories
Short, checked updates for planning a trip to Thailand. Newest first.
-
Loy Krathong 2026 is 24 November, and Chiang Mai runs Yi Peng 23 to 25 Loy Krathong 2026 falls on Tuesday 24 November. Chiang Mai's Yi Peng runs 23 to 25 November, with sky lanterns only on two permitted nights. -
The Similan Islands are open again, from now until 15 May 2027 Mu Ko Similan National Park reopened on 15 October 2026 for the 2026 to 2027 season. Here is when to go, how trips work, and the reef rules. -
TDAC before you fly: the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card checklist Every foreign visitor needs a free TDAC, filed within 3 days before arrival on the official immigration site. What to have ready and what to avoid.