VISA on ARRIVAL:
- LINK List of countries exempt from visa requirements for entry into Thailand.
- LINK Check here – Do I need a tourist visa?
Q: Is there a fee for VOA (Visa on Arrival) when arriving in Thailand?
Ans: The fee details can be confirmed directly by contacting the Immigration Bureau (Immigration/ID office). Phone: 02-572-8500, 02-141-9889, Hotline: 1178
Q: If the traveler’s destination country is not included in the list, is it necessary to apply for a visa from the country of origin before traveling, correct?
Ans: Yes, that is correct. If a foreign national is not in a country/condition eligible for Visa on Arrival (VOA), they must apply for the visa before traveling to Thailand.
THAILAND DIGITAL ARRIVAL CARD
All arrivals are required to submit a Thailand Digital Arrival Card. Foreigners are required to submit their arrival card information 3 days in advance of their arrival date in Thailand, using this website.
*Please make sure you use the official website (linked above). There are several fake sites which show when using google to find the site.
NIST
School Address:
NIST International School
36 Sukhumvit 15, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Getting to NIST
NIST International School is centrally located in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok and easily accessible from both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports:
SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
From Suvarnabhumi Airport to NIST International School is approximately 30 KM, and travel time is about 1 hour. All International arrivals will leave through either Exit B or Exit C. (Suvarnabhumi Airport website)
- Airport Rail Link: The Suvarnabhumi Airport is connected to the Airport Rail Link, located on the B1 floor, which provides a direct train service to downtown Bangkok. You can take the Airport Rail Link from the airport to Makkasan station, then hire a taxi to NIST International School.
- Public Bus: After the airport immigration procedure, proceed to Level 1, Gate 8. Then purchase the ticket for Bus Number 551 from the airport and to Victory Monument. Then continue by taking a BTS Skytrain or taxi ride to school. Slightly slower than the Airport Rail Link.
- Public Taxi: The public taxi stand is located on Level 1 (Ground Level) of Suvarnabhumi Airport. Contact the taxi counter at Level 1 (ground level), near entrances 3, 4, 7, and 8. Receive a ticket from a taxi queue machine, and proceed to the lane number printed on your ticket.
Taxi fare: metered taxi fare plus 50 Baht airport surcharge and expressway fees.
DONMUEANG AIRPORT
From Donmueang International Airport to NIST International School is approximately 25 KM, and travel time is about 45 minutes. (Don Mueang Airport website)
- Taxis: You can proceed to the designated taxi stands and queue for a licensed metered taxi, located in front of the Arrival Halls International and Domestic Passenger Terminals.
Fare: Based on metre plus 50 baht airport surcharge. Depending on traffic, the trip could take between 40 and 60 minutes. - Airport Bus: The buses park in front of the Arrival Hall on the first floor of Terminal 1 (Exit No. 6). There are currently four bus routes starting at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Take the bus to the Lumphini Park or Victory Monument stations, then continue with various forms of transportations to get to NIST. Depending on traffic, the trip could take an hour or forty-five minutes.
- Airport Shuttle: Some hotels and private companies provide airport shuttle services. It is recommended to check if your accommodation provider offers this option. Airport shuttles typically operate on a fixed schedule and may require prior reservations.
- Red Line Train: From the Arrivals area, follow the signs for ‘MRT Red Line’, and take a 5-minute walk through the car park building to find the ‘Train Station’. This train leads to the Krungthep Apiwat station and operates from around 05:30 to 00:00 every day of the week.
- Public Transportation: Although there is no direct public transportation service from Don Mueang Airport to NIST International School, you can take public buses or the Airport Train to connect to the BTS Skytrain or MRT subway system. From there, you can continue the journey to a station near the school and then take a taxi or other local transportation to reach the campus.