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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

SociaTel Koh Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand

SociaTel Koh Samui, Koh Samui

Welcome to Socialtel, an oasis of excitement and individualism tucked away in the heart of Koh Samui! Here, we celebrate diversity and embrace the unique spirit of every traveler who walks through our doors. We embrace and accept everyone for who they are. So, whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or simply an open-minded…

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Babylon, Bangkok

Bangkok’s most infamous hotel for gay men – enfolding you in an ineffable experience, and never seen before the eyes of men! It is the perfect place to indulge your wildest fantasies. Break out the Royal Barge, polish up the tiara, dust off those ruby-red shoes, fasten those chastity belts, or simply cruise in your…

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…

MASON, Pattaya, Thailand

MASON, Pattaya

MASON’s 35 ultra-modern luxury beachfront pool villas, the latest head-turning masterpiece by award-wining and a new Design Hotels member, were crafted to provide more than just a getaway. With architecture inspired by its beautiful location, MASON is where the sea, sand, sky combine for the ultimate vacation. www.masonpattaya.com

Oakwood Sri Racha, Chonburi

Oakwood Hotel & Residence Sri Racha, Chonburi

We are 5 star hotel in Sriracha, Chonburi, we providing 458 keys room with sea view and bathtub in every room, full facilities as Infinity Swimming Pool, Onsen, Fitnes, Yoga, Karaoke, Library. Also serve you with 2 restaurant as trEar Restaurant for all day dinning and Atara Sky Bar & Bistro, our roof top restaurant…

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Siam@Siam Design Hotel, Bangkok

Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok is a vibrant 4.5-star boutique hotel in the heart of Bangkok, offering the perfect ambience in which to relax during your business or leisure trip. Our recommended rooms under the concept of The Heritage blend Thai tradition with modern industrialist design. Find relaxation amid uniquely patterned walls that resemble colonial times…

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Women partygoers enjoy the women-only LesHi Bar

Daily: LesHi bar

In Thonglor, Bangkok’s vibrant nightlife district, LesHi Bar is a beloved women-only sanctuary – a warm, welcoming haven where lesbian, bisexual and queer women can relax and be themselves without reservation. Soft pink neon lights and plush velvet seating set a cosy scene, while a curated playlist of indie anthems and 90s classics keeps the…

Drag Queen performs on stage

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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May/June: Circuit Festival Asia Weekend, Pattaya

The biggest international gay event will arrive in Pattaya, Thailand to offer the ultimate gay dance festival getaway with 4 massive parties including the legendary water park/pool party day. The creators of Asia’s biggest parties – WHITE PARTY BANGKOK & S2O Songkran Music Festival – teamed up with the producers of the World’s biggest international gay event…

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