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THE TRAVELLER’S BRIEFING

Thailand travel news.

What’s changed, what’s coming up and what it means for your trip. Dated reports, checked against the original sources.

Coming up · Udon Thani

Udon Thani’s garden expo opens on 1 November

The expo runs from 1 November to 14 March. A 199-baht general ticket covers one person and one entry; here is how to choose and retrieve it.

Published Source checked · 1 Nov 2026
New flights · Bangkok

Visakhapatnam gets a non-stop connection to Bangkok

Air India Express launched its twice-weekly service on 27 October. It arrives at Suvarnabhumi, giving eastern India another direct route to the capital.

Published Source checked · 28 Oct 2026
Island season · Andaman coast

The Similans and Maya Bay are back on the map

The seasonal reopenings are here. Here’s what to know about island access and park tickets before choosing a boat trip.

Published Previous report · recheck before making plans · 28 Oct 2026
New flights · Phuket

Phuket gets a new non-stop route from Kuwait

Kuwait Airways has launched two flights a week to Phuket, adding another way to reach the Andaman coast without a Bangkok connection.

Published Source checked · 28 Oct 2026
Airport update · Across Thailand

Flying from Thailand? Know the new checked-bag rules

Airport security can open a flagged bag without its owner present. Power banks belong in cabin baggage, within the permitted limits.

Published Source checked · 28 Oct 2026
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