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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

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…

Two gay travellers doing handstands on a pristine beach in Koh Samet.

Koh Samet – the ‘Fire Island of Bangkok’?

Big. Bold. Creative. Nonstop. Heaving with cultural energy and an addictive kind of beautiful chaos. It’s a description that fits both the Thai capital, Bangkok, and a certain iconic American metropolis that has long been the backdrop for some of our favourite films and TV shows. They may sit on opposite sides of the world,…

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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

Dewa Phuket, Phuket, Thailand

Dewa Phuket, Phuket

Dewa Phuket (5*) is located a few steps from stunning Nai Yang beach, and next to protected Sirinath National Park, on the northwest coast of Phuket. Just minutes from the airport, it allows guests the convenience of a quick arrival and departure into Phuket. Dewa Phuket also offers easy access to Phuket Town and the…

X2 Vibe Buriram Hotel, Buriram, Thailand

X2 Vibe Buriram Hotel, Buriram

X2 Vibe Buriram features 68 uniquely designed rooms in 4 different types. With a clear focus on architecture, that goes beyond that of other modern lifestyle hotels, and with an emphasis on the highest standard of service, this hotel will offer an experience unlike any other hotel in Buriram. www.x2vibe.com

Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa

Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa, Koh Samui

Experience an unparalleled beachfront location where 5-star service and luxury amenities abound at this 78 well-appointed rooms, suites and villas, Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa. Set amidst manicured gardens and tucked along the shores of Koh Samui island, our hotel ensures a tranquil visit. Our prime location is only steps away from popular Lamai…

Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand

Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Hua Hin

Anantara Hua Hin Resort invites you to holiday in 14 acres of tranquillity,with echoes of a traditional Thai village. Travel to Hua Hin to visit long peaceful beaches and serene temples along the mainland coast.Take a walk in the verdant gardens. Embrace the spirit of Thailand in this beachside resort. www.anantara.com/en/hua-hin

Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Just steps from vibrant attractions, nightlife, clubs and bars, Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 is an urban gem in a stimulating travel destination. Our hotel features 298 loft-inspired rooms and suites with tech-smart features, free Wi-Fi, platform beds and panoramic views of the Bangkok cityscape. Our prime location on Sukhumvit Road places the excitement of Soi…

Capella Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Capella Bangkok, Bangkok

A new vintage of luxury is debuting October 2020 on the east bank of Chao Phraya River right on the oldest road of Bangkok, Charoenkrung. The 101 accommodations, starting from 61 SQ.M., each offer panoramic views of the river. The beauty boasts 7 private villas along the river, Capella Culturist for every room, a luxury…

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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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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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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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