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Welcome to Fan Club Thailand, the online magazine from Tourism Thailand (South Africa).

Whether you are a first-time visitor to Thailand or a repeat visitor, we are here to help you make the most out of your trip to Amazing Thailand.

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Travel Advice

Visa rules for South African travellers to Thailand

Travellers to Thailand need to apply online for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). This is not a visa, but an arrival card that all travellers…

Top tips for changing money into Thai Baht

When you travel to Thailand, one of the mundane but essential things you have to arrange is changing money into Thai baht. Although there are…

Advice for booking domestic travel in Thailand

Thanks to a well-developed infrastructure, travelling between different destinations in Thailand is easy to arrange. With Bangkok located in the centre of the country, travel…

Thailand packing list

Less is more when it comes to packing for your holiday to Thailand. Laundry services in Thailand are plentiful and cheap so you won’t need…

Thailand temple etiquette

Around 95% of the Thai population are Buddhist and Buddhism plays an integral role in daily life. Wherever you travel in Thailand you will see…

Thailand do’s and don’ts

Thailand is famous for the friendliness and hospitality of the Thai people and it’s for good reason that the country is known as the ‘Land…

Destinations

Discover the diversity of Thailand. From the lush mountains of the north to the scenic beaches and islands of the south, Thailand is a land of contrasts. This is a country where no matter how many times you visit, there is always somewhere new waiting to be discovered.

Experiences

Whether you’re travelling solo, travelling with your partner or travelling with your family, Thailand is a country which has something for everyone. And with such a wide range of unforgettable experiences waiting for you, you’ll soon discover why it truly lives up to the name, Amazing Thailand.

Festivals

Thailand hosts several festivals throughout the year, from nationwide celebrations like Songkran and Loy Krathong to regional festivals like the Poy Sang Long Festival. Each festival has its unique charm and offers visitors a chance to experience the local culture and heritage of Thailand.

Featured articles

Responsible Travel

12 ways to be a responsible traveller in Thailand

Responsible travel can be defined in several ways, but the Cape Town Declaration is now widely accepted as the best definition of responsible tourism. At its heart is the principle of “making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit.” When you visit Thailand,…

Advice

Classic 2-week Thailand itinerary

With a dazzling mix of beaches, mountains, vibrant cities, and cultural treasures, Thailand is one of the world’s most rewarding holiday destinations. It’s a destination that truly has something for everyone: winter sun seekers, families on a school holiday break, couples, and solo adventurers. In fact, your biggest challenge won’t…