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Thailand Digital Arrival Card required for all international visitors

From 1 May 2025, all international visitors are asked to submit the newly launched Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least three days before their arrival date, to ensure a smooth and convenient immigration process. Completion of the TDAC is mandatory for all foreign passport holders, regardless of the purpose of their visit, and exceptions only apply to travellers transiting through Thailand without passing an immigration point. Filling out the form is a straightforward process and you will need to include some information on your travel documents, accommodation in Thailand and a basic health declaration. You can fill out your form here.


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Or perhaps we can help you get started? From cosmopolitan Bangkok, to lush Northern hills, to the exotic islands of the South, to places less travelled, the Kingdom of Thailand welcomes the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans ( LGBTQ / LGBT+) community with pride. Please browse our enchanting LGBT friendly and gay welcoming destinations below.

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Thailand welcomes the LGBT+ community.

In Thailand, we believe that diversity is amazing. As the most LGBTQ / LGBT+ welcoming country in Asia, we’re proud that the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community – and all people – no matter how they identify; and whom they love; feel free when traveling in Thailand on vacation or holiday. We have something for everyone. Yes, there are LGBT+ events, parties and nightlife, but beyond that, we offer rich culture, delicious food, unique local experiences, unparalleled luxury, spellbinding getaways and an experiential break of a lifetime, not to mention some fantastic gay friendly hotels and resorts. Come visit us and find out for yourself, but in the meantime, let us inspire you with stories that will make you want to go Thai; and be free.

Discover your Thailand

Thailand welcomes every color under the rainbow; and has something for everyone, whatever your interests. Whether you’re a fashionista or a foodie, or a street-fighter or sun-worshipper, a hedonist or history buff. Let us whet your appetite with some divine inspiration below.

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Thailand stories

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One day in Bangkok – the perfect itinerary for LGBTQ+ couples

If you’ve ever spent time in Bangkok, you’ll know it’s a city that never stops giving. You could stay here for weeks – months, even – and still feel like you’ve only just begun to uncover its layers. Unfortunately, few travellers have that kind of time to spare, especially those hoping to see Thailand’s other…

A ballroom performer in Bangkok. She's wearing a blue dress and is blowing a kiss while surrounded by a cheering audience.

Bringing ballroom to Bangkok – in conversation with Thailand Mother Yujene Versace

From the lingo we hear slipping into everyday conversation to the choreography we see in our favourite music videos, you’d be hard-pressed to find a single facet of our modern queer lives today that hasn’t been shaped – or at the very least touched – by ballroom culture. What began in late 20th-century Harlem as…

A lantern being lifted into the sky during Yi Peng in Chiang Mai.

Yi Peng in Chiang Mai – how to celebrate Thailand’s magical lantern festival

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through travel content around November, chances are you’ve paused in awe at images of glowing lanterns drifting skyward, filling the night with light and wonder. Year after year, those scenes flood Instagram feeds, leaving many of us vowing that next year, we’ll finally be there in person. Well, maybe…

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Hotels and Resorts

Whatever your tastes, or budget, Thailand has a huge number of LGBT+ welcoming hotels and resorts.

LGBTQ+ welcoming hotels and resorts

The Nai Harn, Phuket, Thailand

The Nai Harn, Phuket

The Nai Harn is Phuket’s first luxury resort and the island’s only member of Leading Hotels of the World. It is situated in a peaceful location on the south end of the Island. Settle into your own private sanctuary, overlooking Nai Harn beach and the spectacle of the Andaman sea. We are only a few…

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Phuket

Located on Karon Beach, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket offers a blend of Sino-Portuguese charm and modern luxury. Perfect for families and couples, the resort features a water park, water sports, spacious ocean-view villas, and Club benefits. Discover Phuket’s top attractions nearby, then unwind at SPA Cenvaree or enjoy our diverse dining options, from fresh…

Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort, Chiang Mai

Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort, a Vegetarian Retreat that immerses you in a decadent world of holiday bliss as you escape to our serene locale. Decorated with dark wooden floors, white balustraded balconies and unique roof details, the resort’s architecture and design have a pronounced colonial character infused with Lanna cultural notes, which are prominent in…

W Koh Samui

W Koh Samui

W Koh Samui is the stylish and luxury beachfront hotel, offering 74 private pool villas located between Maenam and Bophut beaches and within 15-minute drive from the airport. Bringing alluring new dimension to guests seeking an extraordinary experience through its ultra-chic and cutting-edge design, vibrant contemporary lifestyle and innovative technology, the award-winning spa, restaurants and…

Cassia Phuket, Phuket, Thailand

Cassia Phuket, Phuket

Cool markets, fresh seafood, Andaman’s awesome beaches and a trendy island vibe – all at Cassia Phuket. Get comfy in our fantabulous serviced apartments, each with stylish living and chef-perfect kitchens, daily buffet brekkie, free Wi-Fi and swanky hangout spots in the resort or beyond Laguna Complex. Socialise with like-minded global nomads across the world.…

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St. Regis, Bangkok

Experience the splendor of Bangkok from a premier location along Rajadamri Road, near the city’s elite business institutions, superb restaurants, and fine boutiques. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is an easy 35 minutes away. Enjoy the art of exquisite dining with vintage wines from a magnificent wine cellar. Find sanctuary and personalized indulgences at the exclusive Elemis…

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Events

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June: Phuket Pride

Phuket Pride Week was founded in 1999 and each year since transforms Patong Beach into a vibrant celebration of community spirit, cultural events and sun-soaked beachside revelry. Over the course of the week, locals, tourists and LGBTQI+ travellers from around the globe will come together to dance, connect and honour the diversity that makes this…

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Daily: House of Heals

At the top of Bangkok’s sleek Renaissance Hotel, House of Heals is a glittering haven of theatrical flair and boundary-pushing performance, created by Ru Paul’s Drag Race and Drag Race Thailand superstar, Pangina Heals. Every night of the week except Tuesday, the intimate lounge pulses with neon hues and velvet-backed stools as charismatic queens take…

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June: Pattaya International Pride Festival

An LGBT+ Pride Parade, concerts, and other events. It starts at the ‘Central Marina’ shopping arcade and ends at ‘Central Festival Pattaya Beach’ shopping mall every year.

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