Thailand announces an important change of travel rules after the tourist boom of White Lotus

Thailand Has introduced a new rule for foreign tourists to follow travelers.

According to the new rules, which came into place on 1 May, tourists must complete a digital arrival card online before they arrive in Thailand.

The FCDO has updated his advice to warn British tourists that they have to complete the card.

It says: ‘From May 1, 2025, all aliens who enter Thailand must complete a digital arrival card online by the air, land or sea before arrival.

“Travelers can register for an arrival card within three days before they arrive.”

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) has replaced the paper arrival cards that were previously filled in by travelers.

Tourists must provide their personal information about the TDAC, as well as details about their duration of stay and accommodation.

The change is because tourism is expected to rise in Thailand after it can be seen in the latest series of HBO’s White Lotus.

According to the new rules, which came into place on 1 May, tourists must complete a digital arrival card online before they arrive in Thailand

The change is because tourism is expected to rise in Thailand after it can be seen in the latest series of HBO’s White Lotus

Hawaii and Sicily, the locations of the first two series, each experienced a tourism tree to be seen.

According to data from Hotels.comFour seasons in Koh Samui saw an increase of 40 percent in the spotlight after it was announced as the film location for White Lotus season 3.

Thailand welcomed more than 35 million visitors in 2024, whereby the country wants to attract 40 million in 2025.

British tourists can currently visit Thailand for up to 60 days without a visa, although the country is said to have plans to halve this for up to 30 days.

The Minister of Tourism and Sport of the country has warned that the exemption time of the visa can be shortened.

This follows reports from the Association of Thai travel agencies that there is a growing number of foreigners who work illegally in the country while there is a tourist.