Thai cabinet approves 45-day stay for tourists entitled to visa exemption and 30 days with Visa on Arrival

13 Sept 20:24 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai cabinet approved extending the period of stay for tourists: from 30 to 45 days for visa-exempt countries and from 15 to 30 days for Visa on Arrival.
This temporary extension is valid from October 1st until the end of March next year, coinciding with Thailand's high tourism season, and COVID-19 has been removed from the list of forbidden diseases for foreign visitors.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.