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Portuguese Man-of-War Warning at Koh Lanta National Park Lifeguard staff at Mu Ko Lanta National Park issued a warning on 5 June 2026 after Portuguese man-of-war were spotted washed up on the beach at Laem Tonad, inside the national park.

Thailand's "Feel All the Feelings" Campaign: What It Means for Travellers Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT) launched a campaign in June 2026 called "feel all the feelings," positioning travel across Thailand as an emotional and sensory experience rather than just a checklist of sights.

Thailand's New Power Bank Rules for Air Travellers Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) published updated regulations on 4 June 2026 covering how passengers can carry and use power banks on flights.

Thailand's Dominant Covid Strain in 2025–2026: What Visitors Need to Know Thailand's current dominant Covid-19 strain is NB.1.8.1, which has been circulating since mid-2025. Health authorities say the variant spreads more easily than some earlier strains but is not causing more severe illness.

HM the Queen's 48th Birthday Celebrated with 21-Gun Salutes Across Bangkok On 3 June 2026, Thailand marked HM the Queen's 48th birthday with ceremonies across Bangkok and beyond.

Phuket Airport Gets Automated Passport Gates from June 13 Phuket International Airport is introducing automated outbound passport gates on June 13, 2026, aiming to cut waiting times at international departures.

Thailand's Health Insurance Co-Payment Rule: What It Means for Expats on Koh Lanta If you hold a Thai individual health insurance policy, your renewal paperwork may look different than it used to.

Thailand Weather Forecast: June 3, 2026 A strong southwest monsoon is driving unsettled weather across all regions of Thailand on June 3, 2026, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasting thunderstorms everywhere from the far north to the southern peninsula.

Thailand News Roundup: Visa Changes, Royal Pardon and More Thailand has been making headlines on several fronts this week, with a significant shift in visa-free entry rules affecti…

Tourists Face Charges After Driving on Historic Death Railway Site in Kanchanaburi A group of tourists has been ordered to report to authorities after videos emerged showing at lea…

Dine and Dash in Thailand: What Tourists Should Know A growing number of deliberate non-payment incidents at restaurants across Thailand's tourist areas has put small, family-run eateries under real financial pressure.

Queen Suthida's Birthday Celebrations: What to Expect Across Thailand in 2026 Thailand will mark Queen Suthida's 4th Cycle Birthday Anniversary in June 2026 with ceremonies and eve…

Thailand Weather Forecast: June 1, 2026 – Heavy Rain Nationwide Thailand's Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a forecast for June 1, 2026 warning of heavy rain and thundershowers across the entire country, driven by a strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand.

Thailand Pushes to Become Aviation Hub: What It Means for Travellers to Krabi and Beyond Thailand is making a serious push to position itself as a regional aviation hub, with a government-led strategy involving airport upgrades, new domestic routes, and expanded international connections.

Thailand has introduced a mandatory 21-day quarantine for all travelers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda, effective Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Thailand's Tasteful Thailand Series Wins Gold at the Telly Awards Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT) picked up a Gold Award in the General-Documentary category at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, announced on 26 May 2026.

Thailand News Roundup: What Tourists and Expats Should Know A busy week in Thailand news covers several incidents relevant to visitors and residents, including a serious hit-and-ru…

Thailand Rainy Season Guide: What to Expect and When Thailand's rainy season runs from roughly June to late October across most of the country, but the reality is more nuanced than most guides suggest.

Thailand Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain and Rough Seas, May 26–29 A moderate southwest monsoon is currently active across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, bringing thunderstorms to every region of the country during the 24-hour period from 6:00 AM May 26 to 6:00 AM May 27.

Thailand Introduces Ebola Screening for Travellers from Risk Areas Thailand has introduced Ebola screening measures at all international entry points following a WHO-declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) linked to the Bundibugyo virus strain.

Thailand Steps Up Tourism Safety Standards: What It Means for Visitors to Koh Lanta Thailand's government launched a major national push in May 2026 to raise tourism safety and qua…

LOT Polish Airlines Launches Direct Warsaw–Bangkok Flights from October 2026 Starting 7 October 2026, LOT Polish Airlines will operate direct flights between Warsaw and Bangkok, removing the need for Polish travellers to connect through other European or Middle Eastern hubs.

Maggots Found in Street Market Fried Chicken in Nakhon Ratchasima A woman in Nakhon Ratchasima Province had a deeply unpleasant experience in May 2026 after buying crispy fried chi…

Thailand Weather Forecast: May 25, 2026 Thailand is deep into its rainy season on May 25, 2026, with the Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) warning of thundershowers across the entire country.

Thailand Steps Up Ebola Screening: What Travellers Need to Know Thailand has introduced new health screening and quarantine measures following the World Health Organization's decla…

Thailand Raises International Airport Departure Charge from June 2026 Airports of Thailand (AOT) will increase the International Passenger Service Charge (PSC) from 730 Baht to 1,120 Baht per person, effective 20 June 2026.

Thailand Scales Back 60-Day Visa Exemption: What It Means for Visitors to Koh Lanta The Thai Cabinet approved a revision to the country's 60-day visa exemption scheme on 21 May 2026, affecting nationals from 93 countries and territories.

June 2026 Festivals and Events Across Thailand June 2026 is a busy month for festivals, sports events, and cultural celebrations across Thailand.

Pride Month 2026 in Thailand: Festivals, Parades & Events Across the Country Thailand is going all out for Pride Month 2026, with events running from late May through late June across five regions of the country.

If you have ever arrived at the pier and found things running late, tides are often the reason. Songserm Tran, one of the main ferry operators on the Koh Lanta route, has published a clear guide explaining how water levels affect their service. The Three Service Levels Normal service (2.10 to 2.