Bangkok citizens can now explore 82 visa-free travel destinations, including Australia, South Korea and Russia. Find out if you’re eligible!

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From 2024, Bangkok Thai citizens or passport holders can travel to a total of 82 destinations entirely without visa. This includes 41 countries that allow visa-free entry, 38 countries that offer visas on arrival, and 3 destinations where an electronic travel authorization (eTA) is accepted. Some of the notable countries that Thai citizens can visit without a visa include Japan, South Korea, Russia, Iraq, Turkey, Argentina, and Brazil. This expanded access places the Thai passport at 63rd position in the global passport strength rankings.

Visa-free destinations

1. Asia:
   • Japan
   • South Korea
   • Hong Kong
   • Indonesia
   • Laos
   • Malaysia
   • Maldives
   • Philippines
   • Singapore
   • Vietnam
2. Europe:
   • Russia (some regions)
   • Türkiye
   • Georgia
   • Albania
   • Armenia
   • Belarus
   • Serbia
3. Americas:
   • Argentina
   • Brazil
   • Chile
   • Colombia
   • Ecuador
   • Peru
   • Uruguay
4. Africa:
5. Oceania:

Destinations with visa on arrival

1. Asia:
   • Nepal
   • Sri Lanka
   • Tajikistan
   • Timor-Leste
2. Africa:
   • Green cap
   • Comoros
   • Djibouti
   • Egypt
   • Guinea-Bissau
   • Madagascar
   • Malawi
   • Mauritania
   • Mozambique
   • Rwanda
   • Senegal
   • Somalia
   • Tanzania
   • Go
   • Uganda
   • Zambia
   • Zimbabwe
3. Oceania:
4. Middle East:

eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) Destinations

1. North America:
2. Australia:
3. New Zealand:

Best Airlines for Bangkok Citizens Traveling to Visa-Free Destinations

1. Thai Airways

• Destinations: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Maldives, Russia, Turkey
• Key Center: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Bangkok

2. Bangkok Airways

• Destinations: Maldives, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia
• Key Center: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Bangkok

3. Singapore Airlines

• Destinations:Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Türkiye
• Key Center:Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore

4. Cathay Pacific

• Destinations:Hong Kong, Philippines, Japan, South Korea
• Key Center: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Hong Kong

5. Malaysian Airlines

• Destinations: Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam
• Key Center: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Malaysia

6. Vietnamese Airlines

• Destinations: Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
• Key Center: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), Hanoi, Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City

7. Japanese Airlines

• Destinations: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong
• Key Center:Narita International Airport (NRT), Tokyo, Haneda Airport (HND), Tokyo

8. Korean Air

• Destinations: South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore
• Key Center:Incheon International Airport (ICN), Seoul

9. Aeroflot

• Destinations: Russia
• Key Center: Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Moscow

ten. Turkish Airlines

• Destinations: Türkiye, Georgia
• Key Center: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul

Main airports for Bangkok citizens traveling to visa-free destinations

1. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Bangkok
   • Main hub of Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways
   • Main connecting flights to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Maldives and Indonesia
2. Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore
   • Singapore Airlines Platform
   • Main connecting flights to various destinations in Southeast Asia and Turkey
3. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Hong Kong
   • Correspondence platform for Cathay Pacific
   • Main connecting flights to Japan, South Korea and the Philippines
4. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Malaysia
   • Malaysia Airlines hub
   • Main connecting flights to Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines and Vietnam
5. Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND), Tokyo, Japan
   • Platforms for Japan Airlines
   • Main connecting flights to South Korea and Hong Kong
6. Incheon International Airport (ICN), Seoul, South Korea
   • Korean Air Platform
   • Main connecting flights to Japan, Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore
7. Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Moscow, Russia
   • Platform for Aeroflot
   • Main connecting flights to Bangkok
8. Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul, Türkiye
   • Turkish Airlines Platform
   • Main connecting flights to Bangkok and Georgia

Best Cruise Itineraries for Citizens from Bangkok to Visa-Free Destinations

1. Cruise in Southeast Asia:
   • Itinerary: Bangkok (Laem Chabang) – Singapore – Malaysia – Indonesia
   • Cruise lines: Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises
   • Destinations:Singapore (visa free), Malaysia (visa free), Indonesia (visa free)
   • Strong points:Cultural monuments, beautiful beaches and vibrant cityscapes.
2. East Asia Cruise:
   • Itinerary: Bangkok (Laem Chabang) – Hong Kong – Japan – South Korea
   • Cruise lines: Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean
   • Destinations:Hong Kong (visa free), Japan (visa free), South Korea (visa free)
   • Strong points:Modern cities, historic sites and breathtaking landscapes.
3. Australia and New Zealand Cruise:
   • Itinerary: Bangkok (Laem Chabang) – Singapore – Australia – New Zealand
   • Cruise lines: Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line
   • Destinations: Australia (eTA), New Zealand (eTA)
   • Strong points:The Great Barrier Reef, the Sydney Opera House and Maori culture.
4. Cruise in South America:
   • Itinerary: Bangkok (Laem Chabang) – Singapore – South America
   • Cruise lines: Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises
   • Destinations:Argentina (visa free), Brazil (visa free), Chile (visa free)
   • Strong points:Amazon rainforest, Patagonian landscapes and dynamic cultures.

Best Train Routes for Citizens from Bangkok to Visa-Free Destinations

1. Trans-Siberian Railway:
   • Itinerary: Bangkok – Beijing – Moscow – Europe
   • The operators: Russian Railways, Chinese Railways
   • Destinations:Russia (some regions visa-free)
   • Strong points:Scenic landscapes, historic cities and cultural diversity.
2. Eastern and Orient Express:
   • Itinerary: Bangkok – Kuala Lumpur – Singapore
   • The operators: Belmond
   • Destinations: Malaysia (visa free), Singapore (visa free)
   • Strong points:Luxury travel, beautiful landscapes and cultural experiences.
3. High speed train in China:
   • Itinerary: Bangkok – Kunming – Beijing
   • The operators: China Railway
   • Destinations:China (requires visa, but easily accessible)
   • Strong points:Fast travel, modern facilities and access to major Chinese cities.
4. Thailand-Malaysia train:
   • Itinerary: Bangkok – Butterworth – Kuala Lumpur – Johor Bahru – Singapore
   • The operators: National Railways of Thailand, KTM (Malaysia)
   • Destinations: Malaysia (visa free), Singapore (visa free)
   • Strong points:Convenient travel, scenic itineraries and rich cultural experiences.