This week in Thailand

Red Line 40-baht all-day fare extended to end of 2027

Riders on Bangkok's Red Line and Light Red Line will keep paying a flat 40 baht per day for unlimited travel until the end of 2027. The State Railway of Thailand board approved the extension on Friday, pushing back the expiry that had been set for the end of this month.

TransportBangkokBangkok Post +1 moreFri 13 Nov, 16:46

Loy Krathong airfares to Chiang Mai spike on booking platforms

Travellers flying Bangkok–Chiang Mai for Loy Krathong are seeing round-trip fares of 18,000 to nearly 30,000 baht on some booking platforms, far above the usual 2,500–4,300 baht. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said on Thursday the prices come from ticket agents and online platforms, not the airlines, and urged passengers to confirm fares and seat availability directly with carriers. Flights are also being adjusted for lantern-release safety, with the squeeze worst on Nov 23–24 outbound and Nov 25–26 return.

TransportBangkok, Chiang MaiBangkok Post +1 moreThu 12 Nov, 13:04

Bangkok bike-sharing users face fines and bans

Bangkok's bike-sharing users who break the rules will first get warnings and fines, and repeat offenders will have their accounts suspended immediately. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is working with police and operators on enforcement, including penalties for carrying a second rider, damaging bicycles or taking them for personal use.

DrivingBangkokThe NationWed 11 Nov, 14:54

Thailand cabinet approves up to 30% import duty on e-commerce goods

Import duties of up to 30% will apply to a wider range of goods bought through e-commerce platforms, express delivery and international post, the cabinet has approved. The Customs Department expects the new rates to take effect early next year, replacing a notification that reduced or exempted parcel import tariffs. Clothing stays at 30%, while items such as jewellery rise from zero to 30% and headphones from 10% to 30%.

TaxThailandBangkok Post +2 moreTue 10 Nov, 17:00

Mpox under control in Thailand as Clade Ib becomes dominant

Mpox infections in Thailand are sporadic with no evidence of widespread community transmission, though cases have risen since mid-2026 and Clade Ib has replaced Clade IIb as the dominant strain. Health authorities say the virus spreads mainly through close physical or sexual contact, contaminated clothing and towels, and prolonged exposure to respiratory droplets. Confirmed patients may isolate at home with a doctor's approval but must stay isolated until all lesions have healed.

HealthThailandBangkok PostTue 10 Nov, 05:29

• Earlier: Bangkok hospitals tighten mpox screening after 470 cases9 Nov

Thailand extends work permits for Lao and Myanmar workers

Lao and Myanmar workers whose work permits expire between January 2026 and December 2027 can keep working without the usual 30-day break, and permits for 2.3 million migrant workers expiring on February 13 and March 31 will be extended to February 13, 2029. The measures, which also cover illegal migrant workers, Myanmar refugees and new arrivals from Sri Lanka, were agreed by a committee on migrant workers chaired by Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat and still need cabinet approval.

LegalThailandBangkok PostMon 9 Nov, 15:13

Thailand extends land and building tax payment deadline

Taxpayers who could not pay their land and building tax on time for reasons beyond their control have been given more time to pay. The Interior Ministry announced the extension in a Royal Gazette notice published on 9 November 2026.

TaxThailandRoyal GazetteMon 9 Nov, 07:00

Thailand adds new dangerous disease to official list

Thailand's Public Health Ministry has issued a new announcement naming a disease and its key symptoms as a dangerous communicable disease, published in the Royal Gazette on 9 November 2026. The announcement is the sixth amendment to the ministry's list of dangerous communicable diseases.

HealthThailandRoyal GazetteMon 9 Nov, 07:00