With Dussehra, Durga Puja and Diwali approaching, accommodation search trends on digital travel platform Agoda show travellers looking at a mix of international experiences and domestic leisure breaks. Based on searches made between August 1 and September 30, 2026, for stays between October 15 and November 30, international travel interest for Indian travellers is led by destinations across...

Travellers will still be required to apply for the e-Tourist visa through India’s official online visa portal, with the waiver applying specifically to the visa fee.

The latest decision reverses the uncertainty created by Thailand's earlier proposal to discontinue visa-free entry for Indian travellers and shift them to the Visa on Arrival scheme.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of THE BARAI HUA HIN, marking the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Thailand. Set along the historic Khao Takiap coastline in Hua Hin, the 98-room beachfront resort brings together standout wellness tradition, locally-inspired design and the spirit of Sanook (สนุก) – the Thai expression for the joy of living. Drawing on this...

Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Bengaluru and Phuket. The inaugural flight departed from Bengaluru on June 1, 2026, marking the launch of the new service and providing travellers with convenient access to Phuket. This launch further expands Air India Express’ footprint in Thailand, complementing the Bengaluru–Bangkok service introduced in October last year...

The speculation comes amid Thailand’s ongoing review of its tourism and immigration policies for foreign visitors. This also shows the government now prioritising “quality” over volume tourism.

However, travellers intending to stay beyond 60 days or seeking entry under other visa categories will need to apply through Thailand’s e-visa platform.

The latest accommodation search data from digital travel platform Agoda reveals Thailand and Malaysia as the most preferred visa free international destinations among Indian travellers. According to the data, Indonesia continues to lead among visa on arrival (VOA) markets. The data reflects an uptick in interest compared to last year toward destinations across Asia that combine easy entry requirem

The new destinations span Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Nok Air appreciates CAAT’s prompt review of the clarifications provided, with a view to easing and lifting the restrictions on the addition of flights and international routes.