Your Complete Guide to Thailand

Citizens of eligible countries can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism purposes.

For tourists who want a longer initial stay or are from non-exempt countries.

For those visiting family, retirement, or volunteering in Thailand.

For business activities or employment in Thailand.

For students studying in Thailand.

Long-term visa for remote workers, digital nomads, and those pursuing soft power activities.

Thailand's most romantic festival. Thais float decorated banana-leaf baskets (krathong) on rivers and waterways to pay respect to the water goddess and release negativity. Celebrated on the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month.

Northern Thailand's spectacular lantern festival, coinciding with Loi Krathong. Thousands of paper lanterns (khom loi) are released into the night sky, creating a magical scene.

Thai New Year and the world's biggest water fight. Originally a Buddhist cleansing ritual, it has evolved into a massive water battle celebration. The country essentially shuts down for a week.

Nine-day Taoist festival featuring strict vegetarian eating, white clothing, and extreme acts of devotion including body piercing and fire walking by spirit mediums.

Vibrant Buddhist festival in Dan Sai featuring colorful ghost masks and costumes. Combines animist traditions with Buddhist celebrations of Buddha's life.

Ancient Isan tradition of launching homemade bamboo rockets to encourage the rain gods before rice planting season. Features music, dancing, and spectacular rocket launches.