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Visas, licences, transfers and daily-life procedures, written by our local team as they stand today.
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2026, 27-28 November: Times and Road Closures
Dates, times and where to watch the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2026 (27-28 November), the Beach Road closure and the New Year countdown, checked on 2026-11-10. Updated when the official plan is announced.
TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) 2026: How to Fill It In for a Pattaya Stay, Family Entries and Fake Sites to Avoid
How to fill in the TDAC for a Pattaya hotel or condo (Chon Buri / Bang Lamung / 20150), when you can register, group entries, and how to spot unofficial sites.
Getting Around Pattaya in 2026: Songthaew (Baht Bus) Fares, Grab and Private Cars
Pattaya songthaew fares rose to 15 to 20 THB in April 2026. How the baht bus routes work, what Grab and Bolt cost, and when a private car makes sense. Checked by our Pattaya team on 2026-09-28.
Thailand Retirement Visa Renewal in Pattaya 2026: Non-O Extension at Jomtien Immigration
Non-O retirement extension in Pattaya: the 800,000 THB deposit or 65,000 THB monthly income rule, how long the money must stay in the bank, the 1,900 THB fee and the Jomtien Immigration documents. Checked 2026-09-25.
Thailand 90 Day Report (TM47) 2026: Online, Jomtien Immigration, Post and Late Fines
How to file Thailand's 90-day report (TM.47) online, at Jomtien Immigration, by post or through a representative, the 15-days-before to 7-days-after window, and the late fine. Checked 2026-09-25.
Re-entry Permit Thailand (TM8) 2026: Single vs Multiple and How to Apply in Pattaya
A TM8 re-entry permit keeps your Thai extension of stay alive while you travel. Single 1,000 THB or multiple 3,800 THB, Jomtien Immigration or the airport, documents, and what happens without one. Checked 2026-09-25.
Bali Hai Pier to Koh Larn 2026: Ferry, Speedboat, the Two Piers and the Last Ferry Back
How to get from Bali Hai Pier to Koh Larn in 2026: ferry versus shared speedboat, Na Baan and Tawaen piers, the last ferry back, getting around the island and which beach to pick. Checked 25 September 2026.
Pattaya Speedboat Charter Prices 2026: Private Boat to Koh Larn and the Cost per Person
Private speedboat charters in Pattaya are priced per boat. Half-day and full-day price guides, cost-per-person examples for Koh Larn, what a quote usually includes, and why marine-sport prices vary. Checked 2026-09-25.
Getting a Thai Driving Licence in Pattaya (Bang Lamung DLT) 2026: Documents, Tests and Fees for Foreigners
How foreigners in Pattaya get a Thai driving licence at Bang Lamung DLT: tests waived with a foreign licence or IDP, documents, fees and the 2-year licence.
Jomtien Immigration (Pattaya) 2026: What It Handles, What to Bring, and How the Day Goes
Jomtien Immigration handles extensions, 90-day reports and re-entry permits for Pattaya. Official fees, documents to bring and tips for avoiding the queues.
Thailand's Visa Exemption Is Now 30 Days (2026): How to Extend Your Stay in Pattaya
From 15 September 2026 Thailand's visa exemption is 30 days. Your options to stay longer in Pattaya: extension at Jomtien, a visa, or leaving and re-entering.
Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang to Pattaya 2026: Bus, Taxi or Private Transfer Compared
How to get from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airport to Pattaya in 2026: bus fares, what a taxi or Grab costs, private transfer prices per car, journey times and tips for late-night arrivals. Checked 2026-09-18.
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