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Thailand Travel Advice

We have compiled this list of resources to help you plan your trip to Amazing Thailand.

Thailand-Cambodia Border Updates

Entry rules

Travellers arriving in Thailand from 1 May 2025 onwards, need to apply online for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC).
Full details here: https://fanclubthailand.co.uk/thailand-digital-arrival-card-tdac/

Flights

Domestic travel

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Visas

Whether you need a visa to travel to Thailand depends on a number of factors including how long you are planning to stay in Thailand and your nationality. If you hold a UK or Irish passport and are flying to Thailand for a 2-3 week holiday, you do not require a visa. You can enter under the visa exemption scheme.

Visa Exemption

Permitted to stay in Thailand for: 60 days*
The visa exemption scheme allows passport holders from certain countries, including the UK and Ireland, to stay for 60 days without applying in advance for a visa. Please read the information here for full details.

*In May 2026, the Thai government approved a proposal to reduce the length of stay back to 30 days (as it was before July 2024). We are waiting for confirmation of the date this will come into effect. Once full details are known, we will update here.

Tourist Visa

Permitted to stay in Thailand for: 60 days per entry
A Single Entry Tourist Visa allows for a stay of 60 days (can be extended once for an additional 30 day stay). There is also the option for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa which allows you to enter Thailand more than once within the validity date of the visa: https://fanclubthailand.co.uk/do-i-need-a-visa-for-thailand/

Destination Thailand Visa

Permitted to stay in Thailand for: 180 days per entry
More details here: https://fanclubthailand.co.uk/do-i-need-a-visa-for-thailand/

If you are travelling from Ireland, please note the Royal Thai Consulate in Dublin stopped issuing visas in May 2021. Visa applications can now be processed online.

Health, safety and insurance

Thailand is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world and the vast majority of tourists have no problems during their time here. However, there are some important points that visitors should be aware of when travelling in Thailand. If you require medical treatment in Thailand, you will be required to pay for it. You should take out appropriate travel insurance before travelling to Thailand.

Useful telephone numbers
Tourist Hotline: 1672
Tourist Police: 1155

Do’s and don’ts

Thailand is a laid-back and welcoming country, but there are some important things to be aware of to avoid causing any offence.

Please note that vaping and e-cigarettes are illegal in Thailand. Smoking is also prohibited on a number of beaches with signs in place advising visitors.

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Responsible tourism

Food

Money

The Thai currency is baht. Changing a small amount of money into baht before you travel can be handy so you’ve got some with you on arrival for transport or food, but in most cases you will get a better exchange rate when you arrive in Thailand compared to changing money in the UK or Ireland.

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Itineraries and advice

Although we can’t organise an individual itinerary for you, we have put together some useful information below to help you plan your Thailand holiday. Check out our destination guides for ideas and our travel features section for more inspiration.

Weather

Any month can be a good time to visit Thailand. Take a look at our information here:

And for more detailed advice, check our month-by-month guides below:

Useful contacts

Thailand tourist information

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